Strategic HR Advisor — Flexible, People & Change

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive HR Professional to join the Employee Relations team. The role supports a diverse workforce across multiple sites, delivering high‑quality HR services aligned to Trust values and patient care goals.

The position combines on‑site work with flexible home working, based at Yeomans Way, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and Poole Hospital, with a 12‑month fixed-term contract and 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• CIPD level 5 or demonstrable experience or relevant HR related degree.
• Proven evidence of Continual Professional Development.
• Coaching qualification or training.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regular contact with line managers to support and advise on HR policies and procedures.
• Coach and train managers to undertake effective people management activities.
• Support sickness absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance and harassment/bullying issues.

Education

CIPD level 5 or demonstrable experience or relevant HR related degree

Continual Professional Development

Coaching qualification or training

Job description

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a proactive HR Professional to join the Employee Relations team. The role supports a diverse workforce across multiple sites, delivering high‑quality HR services aligned to Trust values and patient care goals.

The position combines on‑site work with flexible home working, based at Yeomans Way, Royal Bournemouth Hospital, and Poole Hospital, with a 12‑month fixed-term contract and 37.5 hours per week.