People Services Advisor

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust is seeking an experienced HR Advisor to join their People Services Team. The role involves providing high-quality advisory services, overseeing complex employment matters, and developing training on HR policies. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, well-organized, and possess excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in HR advisory roles.
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality employee relations advisory and support service.
• Oversee complex employment matters related to sickness absence.
• Develop and deliver HR training for managers.

Skills

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced HR professional to join our People Services Team as an Advisor. This individual should be enthusiastic and proactive with a continuous improvement mindset.

This is an opportunity for a self-motivated, well-organized individual who wishes to develop their HR skills in a fast-paced environment. This role involves working alongside a team of HR professionals to develop a responsive and high-quality advisory service.

Applicants should demonstrate decision-making skills and critical thinking abilities, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires liaising with staff at all levels, senior managers, external organizations, and developing strong relationships with trade union representatives within the Trust.

Main duties of the job

• Providing a consistent, responsive, high-quality employee relations advisory and support service to managers and staff within the Trust.
• Overseeing and supporting complex and sensitive employment matters related to sickness absence.
• Developing and delivering training on HR policies, guidance, and employment law for managers at various levels.

Working for your organisation

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we support the public, patients, our staff, and local partners in achieving the best health outcomes by providing Exceptional Care Together.

Our core Values of Compassion, Openness, and Excellence underpin our work, with associated behaviours embedded in all aspects of our operations.

In return, we offer:

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment through to integration and beyond
• Staff benefits such as employee assistance programmes, discounted gym memberships, onsite fitness classes, and car schemes

Key Facts

• We see an average of 4,810 outpatient appointments daily.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatient department in England, with an average of 2,077 appointments per week.
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&E across our network daily, making us the 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit approximately 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year, we conducted nearly 33,700 planned surgical operations across 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only seven Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We perform over 140 elective procedures daily. UHDB is a research-active university hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for staff.

Closing date - 15 June 2025

Interview date - 26 & 27 June 2025

For further details or informal visits regarding this opportunity, contact Donna Larder at Finegreen Agency, our external partner acting on behalf of UHDB.

Email: [e-mail]

Telephone: [phone]