People Services Advisor
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Kendal, LA9 7RGView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£39,959 to £48,117
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
3 November 2026
3 days leftJob description
Working in the People function is a rewarding experience helping support colleagues to deliver excellent patient care. This is done through expert peo...
You will be able to work independently advising on complex cases having undertaken your CIPD or having appropriate levels of experience.
You will actively coach managers on a daily basis to ensure they support their teams in all HR related matters, providing expert advice
You will be the point of contact for HR advice working in partnership with our Trade Union colleagues on all matters relating to Organisational Change, recruitment, employee relations, performance management, career planning and case management.
To ensure the provision of a comprehensive operational People service, including providing advice and support to managers, staff, staff side representatives on the full range of employee and employment relation matters, including;Advising and supporting managers in organisational change, ensuring an employee centric supportive approach to change is adopted and that Trust objectives are achieved within the agreed timescales.Advise on terms and conditions of employment, national legislation and policies and proceduresProvide support and advice to managers on complex cases such as, grievance, disciplinary, performance, absence and associated issues ensuring an employee centric approach is maintained whilst adhering to policies and principlesTo develop the People capabilities of managers and supervisory staff through the provision of appropriate guidance and training both in the effective implementation of Trust employment policies and ensuring every management intervention is employee focused.To liaise with trade unions to ensure that effective employee relations are maintained throughout the Trust.
We operatefrom three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, andUlverstonCommunity Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies,daycase and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- CIPD (post-graduate diploma in HR Management) or considerable senior HR experience
- Knowledge of HR procedures (including Recruitment and Selection, Grievance and Discipline, absence, TUPE)
- Excellent, demonstrable knowledge of current employment legislation, case law, good HR practice
Desirable: - European Computer Driving Licence qualification or equivalent
Experience
Essential
- Evidence of continuous learning & development
- HR experience
- Supervisory experience in an office environment
- Experience of employee relations, employee resourcing, change management, performance management and diversity.
- Experience of supporting effective case management
Desirable
- Experience in a large, multidisciplinary organisation NHS or other public sector experience
- Agenda for Change Conditions of Service
- Experience in partnership working with trade unions
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 October 2026
Last checked
26 October 2026
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