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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • People, HR & Administration
  • Preston

AI generated summary

  • You must provide employee relations advice, manage sickness absence, and support service managers, demonstrating compassion, professional judgment, and a commitment to continuous learning.
  • You will advise on sickness absence, disciplinary issues, and best practices in team management while supporting service managers and upholding policies and employment legislation.

Requirements

  • As an award-winning teaching hospital, with a range of acute and specialist services, our workforce is diverse and aspires to achieve great things for our patients.
  • You will have the opportunity build your experience and have an impact on the services you support.
  • Our Workforce Advisors are focused on providing specialist employee relations advice, coaching managers and developing policies.
  • We support colleagues to work agilely, and many of the team split the week between working on site and working from home.
  • Please note all staff are required to work on site at least 2 days a week, however flexibility is required as this is subject to service requirements e.g. meeting that require attendance in person.
  • You will be providing advice about sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes and best practice in managing people and teams.
  • There will be days when you will deal with challenging and sensitive situations and other days when you will be able to celebrate success and share learning.
  • High levels of compassion and professional judgement will be crucial.
  • You will play an important role in providing support and advice to service managers.
  • You will be an advocate for colleagues ensuring policies and employment legislation is followed as well as championing a just culture approach to employee relations matters.
  • The ongoing learning and development of team members is very important to us.
  • We have weekly team sessions to ensure there is a regular opportunity to meet as a team, discuss learning from cases and have the opportunity for CPD.
  • We co-locate with Recruitment, Payroll and Temporary staffing, providing the opportunity for engagement and closer working relationships.
  • We employ over 10,000 staff across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.
  • As a teaching hospital we offer a wide range of development and training opportunities to colleagues in house.

Responsibilities

  • You will be providing advice about sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes and best practice in managing people and teams.
  • You will play an important role in providing support and advice to service managers.
  • You will be an advocate for colleagues ensuring policies and employment legislation is followed as well as championing a just culture approach to employee relations matters.
  • The ongoing learning and development of team members is very important to us and to support this we have weekly team sessions to ensure there is a regular opportunity to meet as a team, discuss learning from cases and have the opportunity for CPD.
  • The Workforce Team is based at Preston Business Centre, co-locating with other key teams such as Recruitment, Payroll and Temporary staffing, providing the opportunity for engagement and closer working relationships.
  • As a teaching hospital we offer a wide range of development and training opportunities to colleagues in house.
  • Our purpose is to be recognised as the acute and specialised hospital services in Lancashire and South Cumbria, providing the highest standards of compassionate, safe care that gives our patients a positive experience, excelling in research, innovation and teaching, developing our staff to reach their potential, and improving the health and wellbeing of our diverse communities.

FAQs

What is the role of a Workforce Advisor?

The Workforce Advisor provides specialist employee relations advice, coaches managers, and develops policies while supporting colleagues in various HR matters.

Is this role suitable for someone starting their HR career?

Yes, this role is ideal for those seeking to develop their HR career in a fast-paced environment.

Where is the Workforce Team located?

The Workforce Team is based at Preston Business Centre, co-locating with other key teams such as Recruitment, Payroll, and Temporary Staffing.

What is the work schedule for this position?

Staff are required to work on-site at least two days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining days, depending on service requirements.

What type of situations will a Workforce Advisor handle?

A Workforce Advisor will handle a range of situations including sickness absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, and best practices in managing people and teams.

Are there opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, there are ongoing learning and development opportunities, including weekly team sessions for case discussions and CPD.

How many staff members does the organization employ?

The organization employs over 10,000 staff across Royal Preston Hospital and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital.

Who can I contact for further details or an informal visit regarding the role?

You can contact Helen Scott, Interim Lead for Workforce Advice, at helen.scott@lthtr.nhs.uk or call 07860502802 for more information.

What organizational values does this role support?

This role supports the organization’s commitment to compassionate, safe care, innovative research, teaching, and developing staff to reach their potential while improving the health and wellbeing of the community.

What types of interactions will a Workforce Advisor have with managers and staff?

Workforce Advisors will interact with managers and staff through various methods including phone calls, online meetings, and face-to-face sessions.

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Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2003
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services, including acute care, emergency services, and specialized treatments, across hospitals in Lancashire. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and improve health outcomes for their patients. Their purpose is to enhance patient well-being and community health through excellent clinical services, research, and education.