Human Resources Manager
We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities trade union activity or political beliefs-or any other grounds.
The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to improve the diversity of our workforce and to better reflect the communities we serve to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place; every time.
The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.
Due to the volume of applications received for our advertisements, we will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview via email; we aim to do this within 4 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive the email, it will be that you have not been shortlisting on this occasion.When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification fully. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.
We also offers a range of excellent benefits including a pension scheme, up to 33 days Annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages and Childcare Vouchers.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a forward-thinking HR professional who thrives working in a fast-paced, high-pressured environment and who can adapt quickly to changing priorities. This role leads a HR advisory team who work together to support our colleagues within the Paramedic Emergency Service and Patient Transport Service across the Cheshire and Merseyside areas, and trust wide Corporate Services staff.
The successful candidate should have noticeable experience already gained at senior HR advisor/manager level, and can demonstrate experience in managing the day-to-day operations of a HR function that provides advice and support on a range of employment matters, which include; discipline, grievance, sickness management, organisational change, performance management, recruitment, NHS terms and conditions and employee experience.
Main duties of the job
This role will involve working in collaboration with internal and external partners so strong interpersonal communication skills are essential. Alongside this you will possess a strong working knowledge of UK employment law and have a solution focused, positive, and pragmatic approach that supports our team to deliver their best.
The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and complement our experienced and talented team, and will be willing to travel to any of the trust’s sites within the north west area which covers the regions of Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire.
Working for our organisation
North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.
Our highly skilled staff provide life-saving care to patients in the community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.We also provide non-emergency patient transport services for those patients who require non-emergency transport to and from hospital and who are unable to travel unaided because of their medical condition or clinical need.
Alongside the other emergency services, we also work to ensure the safety of the public and treatment of patients in the event of a major incident.
We also deliver the NHS 111 service in the North West. NHS 111 replaced NHS Direct in 2013. This service was introduced to make it easier for people to access local NHS healthcare services in England. It provides non-emergency medical help fast, and is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For informal discussion about the role, please contact Carla Marshall, Head of HR Business Partnering.
Closing date for applications is: 16 February 2025Assessments and professional discussions will be held w/c 3 March 2025.
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria- Able to prioritise and work to tight timescales
- Ability to negotiate and influence persuasively, to command confidence and respect from internal colleagues, staff and representatives
- Communicate effectively both internally and externally using a wide variety of techniques
- Strong analytical, problem solving and reasoning skills
Qualifications
Essential criteria- Educated to degree level, with current equivalent experience
- Post graduate diploma in HR management or equivalent
Experience
Essential criteria- Minimum of 4 years post graduate experience in a HR management or Advisor role, in a complex organisation
- Experience of working in a unionised environment
- Experience of Employment law and Discipline, grievance and absence management
- Experience of supervising, motivating and developing staff
Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information, provide false or misleading information.
Should you be successful at interview stage successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, this will be subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.
Right to work - You will be required to provide a valid right to work in the UK document. North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are currently able to provide sponsorship for roles that identified under the Health and Care visa, further information on this can be found here Health and Care Worker visa: Your job - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Reference checks - This will cover a minimum of a three year period and will include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two year period. In line with equality legislation, the earliest point at which we will ask health related questions is when an offer of employment has been made.Absences related to disability may be excluded from these considerations; consideration would be given as to what would be a reasonable attendance level, based on the information available. Absences related to pregnancy, maternity and/or gender reassignment will be excluded from these considerations.
Detailed information on the NHS Employment Checks Standards is available on the NHS Employers website; search ‘employment checks’.
DBS Checks - If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.
Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.
Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best lined of defence against COVID-19.
From 1^st September 2018, Section 2 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions will automatically apply to the calculation of unsocial hours for all appointments that commence in post from this date (except secondments).
If you do not have regular access to your email please contact a member of the HR Hub Team on 03451122018.