People Advisor
- NHS
- Full Time
- South Bank
- 38488.00 - 46852.00 a year
Job Description
Job summary
The People Adviser will provide HR support to managers, with a primary focus on managing sickness absence cases. This includes providing advice on individual cases, supporting the consistent application of the Supporting Attendance Policy, and assisting with formal hearings. The role also involves providing guidance on terms and conditions of employment, such as pay, leave, maternity provisions, and investigations. You will be expected to manage case related correspondence and provide all support with a high level of confidentiality and sensitivity.
Please note - As part of the recruitment and pre-employment checks process, applicants will be required to obtain approval from their Line Manager prior to appointment. We are looking to recruit the following:
- x1 6 months fixed term post
- x1 12 months fixed term post
Main duties of the job
o The post-holder will:o Provide advice and support to line managers and employees across a range of HR services, e.g. recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning or advice in a specific areas. o Ensure the highest professional standards are maintained in line with best practice, corporate policy and employment legislation.o To provide comprehensive HR administrative and general support. o Deliver HR training and staff development courses.
About us
London Ambulance Service covers an area of 620 sq. miles, serves one of the world's most dynamic and diverse cities and is the busiest ambulance service in the UK. We handle over 1.9 million emergency calls from across the capital and attend more than 1.2 million incidents every single year as well as delivering a 24 hour NHS 111 Integrated Urgent Care Service in South East and North East London.
We employ over 8,000 people who work or volunteer across London to respond to the health needs of over eight million people who live, work and travel in the capital. As the only pan-London NHS provider we have a unique opportunity to play a leading role in integrating access to emergency and urgent care right across London.
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description.
Applicants are advised to read all the information enclosed in the advert and the supporting information before completing and submitting an application. As you complete your application please ensure you clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the person specification for this post by adequately completing the supporting information section of the application form.
Priority will be given to staff at risk candidates.
We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Person Specification
Qualification and experience
Essential
- Previous Experience working in an HR Department
- CIPD or equivalent experience
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Up-to-date knowledge of HRM best practice
- Up-to-date knowledge of employment law
- Understanding of the core business of the London Ambulance Service and current issues and developments
- Excellent attention to detail and administration skills
- Ability to give clear presentations
- Able to use computer packages such as MS Word, Microsoft Outlook and Excel
- Understanding of and demonstrable commitment to equal opportunities and diversity as an employee and as a provider of service to the public
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.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
London Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Address
Waterloo HQ (South East)
Waterloo Road/Deptford
London
SE1 8SD
United Kingdom
