Job Title: HR Investigator and Resolutions Advisor
Division: Corporate
Care Group: HR&OD
Band: 5 or 6 * , depending on experience. Candidates may be supported through annex 21 to reach the required level and qualifications
Salary: £35,392 - £42,618 per annum (based on band 6)
We have an exciting opportunity to join our new centralised HR Investigations and Resolutions Team.
We are recruiting for a
HR Investigator and Resolutions Advisor who shares our ambition and vision to deliver the
Best of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
The post holder will independently undertake Employee Relations investigations, in line with best practice policy and procedures.
The post holder will also encourage and support the delivery of informal Resolution options to support workplace issues and disputes, including providing facilitation and mediation.
Independently undertake Disciplinary and Grievance investigations
To interview witnesses, create witness statements and ensure their accuracy and that they are signed off
Produce comprehensive written investigation reports and present cases at formal hearings.
Be responsible for regularly reviewing and interpreting conflicting, sensitive and contentious information received during the investigation on upsetting matters and producing it in a clear and fair way through production of an investigation report that explains the factual elements of the case in comparison to any assumptions made
Identify and escalate any potential risks with cases and investigations to ensure appropriate action to mitigate risks is taken
Utilising and analysing information and making judgements to ensure that cases are managed in accordance with policy and in such a way that the optimum outcomes are achieved, and the risk of Employment Tribunal claims are minimised.
Supporting and encouraging early and/or informal intervention wherever possible to resolve staff issues, working with wider HR colleagues, managers and employees to promote a wide range of resolution options.
Responsible for delivering facilitated conversations and formal mediation sessions between employees.
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of the Best of Care by the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared
vision is achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy –
Patient First. Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into our
Patient First deployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
Our BEST Values Underpin Patient First And Are At The Core Of The Care We Give To Our Patients, The Support We Offer To Our Staff And Our Overall Leadership Approach
B – Bold
E – Every person counts
S – Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Alison Foster Job title: Resolutions and Investigations Lead Email address:
[email protected] 
