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People Services Advisor
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust View all jobs
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Reference: 331-8192567-UHMB-A
Job summary
Working in the People function is a rewarding experience helping support colleagues to deliver excellent patient care. This is done through expert people management skills in operational HR ensuring support is applied to both staff and managers.
Your expertise in HR matters means that you are cognisant of employment law and best practice guidance. You will work independently ensuring policies are applied effectively and guiding teams to be the best they can be.
Main duties of the job
You will be able to work independently advising on complex cases having undertaken your CIPD or having appropriate levels of experience.
You will actively coach managers on a daily basis to ensure they support their teams in all HR related matters, providing expert advice
You will be the point of contact for HR advice working in partnership with our Trade Union colleagues on all matters relating to Organisational Change, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, career planning and case management.
About us
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working
Reference number
331-8192567-UHMB-A
Job locations
Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the provision of a comprehensive operational People service, including providing advice and support to managers, staff, staff side representatives on the full range of employee and employment relation matters, including;Advising and supporting managers in organisational change, ensuring an employee centric supportive approach to change is adopted and that Trust objectives are achieved within the agreed timescales.Advise on terms and conditions of employment, national legislation and policies and proceduresProvide support and advice to managers on complex cases such as, grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence and associated issues ensuring an employee centric approach is maintained whilst adhering to policies and principlesTo develop the People capabilities of managers and supervisory staff through the provision of appropriate guidance and training both in the effective implementation of Trust employment policies and ensuring every management intervention is employee focused.To liaise with trade unions to ensure that effective employee relations are maintained throughout the Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To ensure the provision of a comprehensive operational People service, including providing advice and support to managers, staff, staff side representatives on the full range of employee and employment relation matters, including;Advising and supporting managers in organisational change, ensuring an employee centric supportive approach to change is adopted and that Trust objectives are achieved within the agreed timescales.Advise on terms and conditions of employment, national legislation and policies and proceduresProvide support and advice to managers on complex cases such as, grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence and associated issues ensuring an employee centric approach is maintained whilst adhering to policies and principlesTo develop the People capabilities of managers and supervisory staff through the provision of appropriate guidance and training both in the effective implementation of Trust employment policies and ensuring every management intervention is employee focused.To liaise with trade unions to ensure that effective employee relations are maintained throughout the Trust.
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD (post-graduate diploma in HR Management) or considerable senior HR experience
- Knowledge of HR procedures (including Recruitment and Selection, Grievance and Discipline, absence, TUPE)
- Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous learning & development
- HR experience
- Supervisory experience in an office environment
- Experience of employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
- Experience of supporting effective case management
Desirable
- Experience in a large, multidisciplinary organisation NHS or other public sector experience
- Agenda for Change Conditions of Service
- Experience in partnership working with trade unions
Person Specification
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD (post-graduate diploma in HR Management) or considerable senior HR experience
- Knowledge of HR procedures (including Recruitment and Selection, Grievance and Discipline, absence, TUPE)
- Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice
Desirable
- European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous learning & development
- HR experience
- Supervisory experience in an office environment
- Experience of employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
- Experience of supporting effective case management
Desirable
- Experience in a large, multidisciplinary organisation NHS or other public sector experience
- Agenda for Change Conditions of Service
- Experience in partnership working with trade unions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Lancaster, Kendal or Barrow
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
United Kingdom