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Senior Employee Relations Advisor

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

Dartford, DA2 8DAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Salary

£41,957 to £50,387

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

11 October 2026

13 days left

Job description

One of the best things about working in the People Directorate at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust is making a positive difference to someone's experi...

You will work ensure comprehensive management of all employee relations matters and provide professional advice and support to managers in all areas of employee relations ensuring that problems are identified and resolved quickly, effectively and fairly.

In your role, you will be aligned to a specific division/s of the Trust to be the main point of contact for all Employee Relations issues. As a part of this, you will get the opportunity to build strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical colleagues in your division, gaining an insight into how they work to deliver safe and compassionate care to patients in our local area.

You will be regarded as a subject matter expert and will positively influence decisions and promote a restorative just and learning approach and anti-discriminatory approach.

You will guide managers on investigations and hearings, as well as deliver training to managers on employee relations matters in order to develop the capability of line managers to deal with employment issues fairly and consistently across the organisation ensuring this is reflective of a restorative just and learning culture and our values.

We are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.

We are dedicated to using our Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) approach as our shared organisation model of change to enhance our services and ensure excellence in patient care.

If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.

Education and Training

Essential: - Postgraduate diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent relevant experience.; - Evidence of CPD

Desirable: - MCIPD

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

  • An understanding of the national NHS agenda and the HR contribution.
  • A knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and employment issues
  • Effective interpersonal relationships.
  • Effective communications skills, both verbal and written.
  • Well-developed negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Able to prioritise conflicting demands, particularly when working to strict deadlines.
  • Able to demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Able to handle highly confidential and / or highly sensitive information in an appropriate way.

Desirable: - Knowledge of medical staffing employment issues and MHPS.; - Knowledge of the NHS job evaluation system.

Experience

Essential

  • Significant experience in an operational HR environment.
  • Proven experience with supporting managers in employee relations issues.
  • Evidence of developing and maintaining positive partnerships with trade union representatives and senior managers

Desirable

  • Experience of working in an NHS environment.
  • Advising managers at disciplinary hearings and other formal hearings.
  • Experience of policy review and development.
  • Previous experience of job evaluation.

Personal Attributes

Essential: - Empathetic; - Diplomatic; - Patient

How to apply

Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.

Provenance

Source

NHS Jobs

First seen

28 September 2026

Last checked

28 September 2026

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About the employer

DAG
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust

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