Bank HR Advisor, Band 6 | Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Little Hulton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Little Hulton is seeking an experienced Bank HR Advisor to provide professional HR support across the Trust. This flexible role involves assisting with employee relations matters and compliance, supporting investigations, and managing HR cases. Candidates should hold a Level 7 CIPD qualification and have experience in busy HR environments, ideally within the NHS. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are critical, and the position includes travel across Kent and South East London.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualification or equivalent experience required.
• Experience working in a busy operational HR environment is necessary.
• Experience in NHS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support during formal investigations.
• Assist with case presentation for dismissals and attend appeals.
• Support and train new managers effectively.
• Produce and monitor ER-related statistics.
• Ensure compliance with current employment law.

Skills

HR support and advice

Case management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Level 7 CIPD qualification

Job description

Bank HR Advisor

We are seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join our Staff Bank on a flexible basis. The role involves providing professional HR advice and support across the Trust on all employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, capability and absence issues with minimal supervision, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and Trust policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver HR support and advice: Provide excellent HR support and advice when undertaking or supporting formal investigations, including taking comprehensive notes at investigatory meetings.
• Case management: Assist in the presentation of cases up to and including dismissal; attend appeals and tribunals as required.
• Staff support: Build credibility with managers and staff through effective interpersonal skills; provide hands‑on support and training to new managers.
• Partnerships: Work in partnership with managers on HR related issues arising from restructuring and change exercises.
• Analytics: Produce and monitor monthly ER‑related statistics, including absence data; identify problem areas and work with managers to address them.
• Compliance and best practice: Keep up‑to‑date with current employment law legislation and best practice; ensure these are reflected in HR practice and take appropriate action on any changes.
• Travel: Travel to sites across Kent and South East London, including Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich.

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 7 CIPD qualification (or equivalent experience) with current registration.
• Demonstrable experience working in a busy operational HR environment.
• Experience in an NHS environment is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills; ability to manage own workload autonomously.

Contact for informal discussion: Debbie Clifford, Head of ER & HR Business Partnering – [e-mail]

Application deadline: Wednesday 24 Dec 2025