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Job summary

Main area
Human Resources
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 6
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Home or remote working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
848-BHC-184-25
Employer
Bromley Healthcare
Employer type
NHS
Site
Orpington College
Town
Orpington
Salary
£42,939 - £50,697 inc HCAS pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
08/07/2025 23:59
Interview date
16/07/2025

Employer heading

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Employee Relations Advisor

NHS AfC: Band 6

 

Bromley Healthcare, a community interest company, delivers a diverse range of services encompassing community nursing (e.g., district nursing, health visiting, specialist nursing) and therapy services catering to individuals across all age groups. Stemming from the community provider unit of NHS Bromley, we boast extensive experience in serving the Bromley populace over many years.

Working at Bromley Healthcare offers a fulfilling experience. Our distinctive service delivery approach and commitment to hearing every employee's voice ensure a gratifying career journey. As a Social Enterprise, we embrace an innovative approach to healthcare delivery, combining the traditional strengths of the NHS, such as robust training and development opportunities, with the flexibility to reinvest surpluses into community initiatives.

Employees of Bromley Healthcare whose role maybe at risk will receive priority consideration.

Applicants for roles involving driving responsibilities will be required to provide proof of business insurance.

Job overview

Band 6 Employee Relations Advisor

£42,939 - £50,697 inc HCAS pro rata per annum

Full Time 37.5 hrs per week

The purpose of this role is to provide high quality support to managers and staff in managing employee relations across the organisation. The post holder will enable managers to build an inclusive, effective and safe culture, engage their staff, and effectively manage absence, performance, disciplinary, grievance and bullying & harassment cases.

To provide initial/informal support to a small number of medical and dental staff. Working closely with Chief Medical Officer and Responsible Officer.Providing administrative support to the HR Team which might include formal note taking, sending out hearing packs and general administration.

Proposed interview date 16th July 2025

Main duties of the job

1. Provide high quality HR advice to managers that aligns with our values, our approach to ‘Just Culture’ and builds an inclusive and diverse workforce.

2. Use workforce information and trend data to advise managers on actions to improve absence management in their areas.

3. Use relevant HR Systems such as SARD and ESR to pull relevant data and produce reports for use by the HR Team and managers. This will include producing compliance reports, sharing these and identifying and escalating concerns as appropriate.

4. Advise and support managers on appropriate action to take on disciplinary, grievance, bullying & harassment, capability and absence issues, supporting managers to resolve issues informally at an early stage wherever possible.

5. Advise managers and staff on the interpretation and application of terms and conditions of service and contractual issues including Maternity Leave, Flexible Working etc.

6. Maintain correct and up-to-date professional registration records escalating as appropriate, including working with relevant professional body.

7. Remaining abreast of any local and national legislative changes for medical and dental staff terms and conditions.

8. Supporting with medical staffing job planning and management of appraisal dates and information, supporting with decision making for any extensions.

 

Working for our organisation

Bromley Healthcare, as a community interest company, offers an extensive array of services ranging from community nursing, including district nursing and health visiting, to specialised nursing care, along with therapy services catering to individuals across various age groups.

Compensation is contingent upon NHS experience and current banding/pay point.

We provide an outstanding benefits package, which includes pension schemes, discounted gym memberships, a cycle-to-work scheme,  access to home furnishings and electronics, access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP), discounts at various high street retailers, eligibility for the Blue Light Card, the opportunity to apply for low-interest personal loans, and an excellent lease car scheme. Additionally, we are continuously striving to enhance our employee benefits offerings.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

9. Advise and support managers undertaking investigations for grievance, disciplinary, bullying and harassment and performance management cases.

10. Support managers in dealing with absence management, liaising with Occupational Health and payroll to ensure appropriate advice is provided.

11. Ensure that advice complies with legislation, ACAS guidance, policy and procedures and enables effective people management.

12. Assess options and advise and support managers in the preparation of documentation for disciplinary, grievance, performance management, capability and attendance meetings.

13. Attend informal and formal meetings / hearings as necessary, and advise on management reports and correspondence in accordance with our procedures.

14. Ensure that appropriate information is captured and maintained in the ER tracker to enable accurate monitoring and reporting.

15. Help build effective relationships with local trade union / staff side representatives.

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • CIPD Qualification
  • HR Operations experience
Desirable criteria
  • Medical Staffing experience
  • Medical staffing Terms and Conditions

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Analytical Skills
Desirable criteria
  • Report Writing experience

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Proven track record in HR
Desirable criteria
  • Knowledge of Medical Staffing systems eg SARD

Desirable

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of Continuing Professional Development
Desirable criteria
  • Excellent planning and organisation skills

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoDisability confident employer

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Roselyn Miller
Job title
Emmployee Relations Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07591 446881
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