Band 8A – Deputy Head of Employee Relations

Reporting to the Head of ER Partnering, the post holder will manage the Employee Relations Advisory and Case Investigations Team to ensure the provision of a cohesive, standardised service that delivers consistently high standards of advice, investigations, outcomes and support to the managers and staff within the Trust. They will work in close collaboration with the wider People team to ensure delivery of professional and high-quality ER and investigation services to Trust Divisions and departments.

The post holder will develop and lead the Employee Relations advisory and investigations service, building up the reputation of the Trust as an employer of choice through adherence to best practice principles and ensuring ER partnering, practices and service delivery are standardised throughout the organisation.

The Deputy Head of ER will also provide assurance to the Head of ER Partnering and Health Unit teams on the quality of the services provided through improved key performance indicators and the provision of robust reporting and auditing.

As a senior member of the HR team the post holder will support the development and delivery of the Trust’s People Strategy and policies to ensure that ER services are fully integrated to the needs of the Trust.

Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust.

You will support the effective delivery of a high quality and professional ER service developing, training and leading a specialist team in providing focused challenge, advice and guidance to managers in the Trust and ensure effective implementation of, and compliance with, all ER policies, procedures, practices and standards – and that the team consistently oversees all stages of employee relations processes, including advising and supporting managers with complex disciplinary matters, appeal panels and attendance at Employment Tribunals as required.

The Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK’s biggest and most innovative trusts. Across three main hospitals, our dedicated army of staff care for over 1.6million patients, treat more than 200,000 in A&E, deliver over 8,000 babies and carry out more than 17million tests.

Our size, scale and influence offer you unrivalled career opportunities and a forward-thinking approach to working that works around your lifestyle. From flexible hours and generous benefits, to next level training, we make it easier to take your career to the top

For more information please follow link https://www.royalfreelondonjobs.co.uk/

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Paul Sukhu Job title: Assistant Director of People Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 02077940500

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