HR Advisor

Dorset County Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Human Resources Advisor to join the Operational HR Department in Dorchester. You will support line managers and staff on a range of HR issues, contributing to a proactive and high-quality service.

The role requires knowledge of current employment legislation, strong communication, and the ability to manage a busy caseload. Hybrid working is possible after settling in.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of current employment legislation and good HR practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels and across staff groups.
• Proactive, positive approach with experience supporting HR services.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational HR support for line managers and staff.
• Assist in handling day-to-day employee relations issues and casework.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality HR service within the People and Culture Division.

Skills

Employment legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

NHS HR experience

Job description

Human Resources Advisor | Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Company: Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata Per Annum

Hours: Part-time

Location: Dorchester, DT1 1EE

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 17 Sept 2026

Closing date: 17 Oct 2026

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient, motivated and proactively driven individual to join the Operational Human Resources Department as an HR Advisor to complement the existing team.

This post offers a unique opportunity for an HR professional or individual with staff management experience wishing to increase their people knowledge. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a proactive, effective and high-quality HR service by providing operational support for line managers and staff using a variety of platforms (face to face and/or virtual) dealing with a range of day-to-day employee relation issues.

Right to Work in the UK

This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.

Qualifications and Skills

Building upon your existing experience within HR, the successful candidate will demonstrate a sound knowledge of current employment legislation and good HR practice, along with a particular understanding of the HR issues facing the NHS at present. You will have the skills and confidence to communicate effectively at all levels and across a range of staff groups verbally and in writing, as well as a proactive, positive approach and demonstrable experience of contributing at a high level to a support service function within our People and Culture Division.

The successful candidate will also have excellent organisational skills, will be able to think on their feet and balance a busy caseload and conflicting priorities.

Additional Information

If you enjoy working in a small, committed and friendly team, like having variety within your day, can work effectively at pace and deal with the unexpected, this role may well be for you, and we look forward to receiving your application. This role sits within a team which will shortly join with another operational HR team, underpinned by our federation with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.

Whilst predominately office based there are opportunities for hybrid working once you have settled into the role.

At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.

Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.

We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.

Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.

Please contact us at [e-mail] if you are unable to view or download the attachment.

For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.

This advert closes on Sunday 4 Oct 2026