Assistant Employee Relations Advisor

Job Overview We are looking for an Assistant Employee Relations Advisor to provide maternity cover at Wexham Park Hospital, Slough This is an ideal opportunity for someone who is already studying for their CIPD level 3/5 although consideration will be given to someone who aspires to do so. The roles require the ability to work/travel cross site to attend meetings independently and meet the demands of the job. Therefore, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle would be advantageous. These locations include sites we have out in the community.

You Will Work Closely With The Employee Relations Team On All Sites To Support Provision Of The Following To Managers And Staff consistent HR advice on a range of employee relations matters in particular absence management and probation. Participate in the delivery of training. Arranging employee relations meetings and providing admin support e.g. preparing paperwork for hearings and tribunals To be responsible for taking and transcribing formal minutes from meetings Project work as required Full training will be given with ongoing support and development If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please e-mail: anna.osborne@nhs.net People Business Partner.

Main duties of the job To assist the People Business Partners and Advisors in Employee Relations in providing accurate and consistent advice to line managers within the Trust on its People Services Policies, Procedures, Legislation, in particular sickness absence and probation. However, this will require individuals to have appropriate detailed knowledge of the whole range of People Services topics. To direct staff and managers to the appropriate policies, procedures and standard letters which are held on the intranet. To update records electronically as required where necessary. To support managers undertaking sickness reviews and to attend appropriate sickness reviews to ensure compliance with relevant sickness policies and employment legislation. To support managers undertaking probation reviews and to attend as appropriate probation hearings to support line managers in line with Trust policy. Responsible for collating sickness information for specific Directorates/ Departments. Attend and to take notes at HR meetings including disciplinary, resolution, sickness, probation, and staff council. To support the People Business Partners and Advisors in the analysis of workforce information. Share information with other team members and staff. To use different communication aids at meetings.

Working for our organisation Visa Sponsorship This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already hold the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the contract. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available. Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too. We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

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Person specification Qualifications Essential criteria Evidence of a range of administrative procedures acquired through relevant training and experience. Good standard of written and spoken English e.g GCSE English grade 4/C, or demonstrable experience. Desirable criteria Working towards CIPD accreditation.

Experience Essential criteria Experience of working in an administrative or office-based environment. Experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive information. Considerable experience of setting up and maintaining systems and processes. Experience of working as part of a team. Experience of managing and prioritising workload. Desirable criteria Experience in supporting formal meetings e.g. note taking. Previous experience of Human Resources database systems Previous experience in Human resources or an Employee Relations environment.

Skills & Knowledge Essential criteria Effective communication in both written and verbal skills. Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail. High level of awareness of confidentiality. Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future , and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first. We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services. We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations. Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care. Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.

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