HR Advisor - Medical Workforce

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

A public health service organization in Kilmarnock is seeking a part-time HR Advisor to provide expert support on medical workforce conditions and oversee a small team. The ideal candidate will possess a degree and substantial HR experience, along with knowledge of NHS policies and employment law. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to compliance and procedural improvements within the medical staffing team. Salary ranges from £41,608 to £50,702 per annum, pro-rata.

Qualifications

• Significant HR experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of employment law and NHS workforce structures.
• Familiarity with medical staffing policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on medical and dental terms and conditions.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and legislation.
• Supervise a small team and deputise for the HR Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisation

Leadership

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

CIPD membership

Job description

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

HR Advisor - Medical Workforce

Band 6 (£41,608 to £50,702 per annum) pro‑rata

Location: People Safety & Culture Directorate, Lister Street, University Hospital Crosshouse (office based)

Contract Type: Fixed term for 6 months

Hours: Part‑time 29.6 hours per week

Position: We are looking for an HR Advisor to provide expert advice and support on medical and dental terms and conditions, employment relations, and workforce projects.

What you will do:

You’ll work closely with managers and staff, ensuring compliance with policies and legislation, and play a key role in implementing new contracts and supporting national initiatives. You’ll also supervise a small team and deputise for the HR Manager – Medical Workforce when required. This is an exciting time to join our medical staffing team as we undertake a review of our business processes and procedures to make sure these best meet the needs of the organisation.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

You’ll be educated to degree level (or equivalent) along with significant HR experience and be a CIPD member. You’ll have knowledge of employment law, NHS workforce structures, and ideally medical staffing policies, and complement this with excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Contact & Application

For further information on the role please view the job description. For further information on the requirements for the role please view the person specification. If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact James Hamilton, Acting HR Manager – Medical Workforce via email in the first instance on [e-mail] to organise a chat.

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