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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Human Resources Advisor

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Fully remote
Salary
£32,073–39,043 per year
Office location
Poole, BH15 2JB
Contract
Fixed-term contract · Full-time
Department
Human Resources
Industry
Healthcare
Experience level
To be confirmed

Job Description

Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative HR Professional to join our dynamic Employee Relations team. If you are passionate about creating positive change and making a meaningful impact on both staff experience and patient care we would love to hear from you.

Our employee relations function plays a pivotal role in supporting the Trust's strategic objectives, ensuring we are recognised as both a great place to work and the employer of choice in our community.

You will support a diverse workforce, including clinical and non-clinical teams, helping to create a positive, supportive and highly performing workplace.

We are looking for a proactive, knowledgeable and committed HR Professional who can drive this vision forward. The role is instrumental in delivering a high-quality HR service, supporting staff across organisation to achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with the Trust's values so they can continue to provide outstanding care to our patients.

We operate a flexible model of on site and home working

Locations: Yeomans Way and across site - Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole Hospital Interview Date: 8th October

Main duties of the job
You will develop and maintain regular contact with line managers to build strong and influential working relationships, sufficient to support and advise on all aspects of Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures. This role will be key to supporting, coaching and training managers to undertake effective people management activities. These may involve sickness absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance and harassment/bullying issues. The post holder will have opportunity to be involved in many other related aspects such as supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives, job matching as well as supporting employee wellbeing objectives . There will also be the opportunity to be involved in the transformation work such as attending consultation meetings and advising on procedure.

About us
UHD are investing, developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.

If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.

UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.

AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.

Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year
per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
153-CO06752
Job locations
Poole, Bournemouth, Yeomans
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom

Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

What you will do

You will develop and maintain regular contact with line managers to build strong and influential working relationships, sufficient to support and advise on all aspects of Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures. This role will be key to supporting, coaching and training managers to undertake effective people management activities. These may involve sickness absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance and harassment/bullying issues. The post holder will have opportunity to be involved in many other related aspects such as supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives, job matching as well as supporting employee wellbeing objectives . There will also be the opportunity to be involved in the transformation work such as attending consultation meetings and advising on procedure.

For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.

What success looks like

Essential criteria
- CIPD level 5 or demonstrable experience or relevant HR related degree
- Proven evidence of Continual Professional Development.
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with a range of HR employee relations issues in a large complex organisation
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current employment Legislation
- Ability to resolve problems and give appropriate and timely advice
- Experience of managing basic Human Resources issues including sickness absence management, capability management, disciplinary management, grievances and disciplinary investigations
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of other key human resources fields e. g. recruitment & selection, terms & conditions and change management
- Proven experience of working in a Human Resources Department undertaking an advisory role
- Ability to interpret and explain Trust policies and procedures and Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions

Desirable criteria
- Coaching qualification or training
- Experience of delivering HR related training to varying audiences
- Experience of coaching managers

Benefits

- Flexible working,

Essential skills
Essential: Absence Management Essential: Change Management Essential: Employee Relations Essential: Employment Law Essential: Organisation Essential: Recruitment
Mentioned skills
Mentioned: People Management
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