Senior Employee Relations Manager

Overview

It’s a very exciting time to join us. Established in April 2022, the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is renowned for doing things differently. Stretching across a wide geographical location, our 15,000 members of staff serve a population of 615,000 people across North, East and Mid Devon. Some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our warm and supportive workforce have created a friendly environment where being part of the team feels just like family. We believe in our people, and we will place all the tools you need at your fingertips to develop your career, including a package of support, benefits and guidance. You’ll be valued, respected and empowered whatever your background and whichever career route you choose. With state-of-the-art equipment and leading technologies at your disposal, not to mention strong links to top-rated universities, a nurturing environment and direct involvement with our internationally renowned centres of innovation and research, your career will be moving at pace. You’ll have the time to nurture your skills whilst delivering the highest quality care to our patients.

About the job

Are you ready to take your HR career to the next level? We’re on the lookout for a Senior Employee Relations (ER) Manager who has specific experience of advising and supporting medical workforce employee relations cases. Applicants will need to have an excellent working knowledge of the Maintaining High Professional Standards (MHPS) framework and be able to work closely with our Trust’s Responsible Officer/Chief Medical Offer and Medical Directors.

If you have a passion for employee relations and are eager to make a tangible impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

As our Senior Employee Relations (and Projects) Manager, you will line manage a number of Employee Relations Managers within the team and on a day to day basis you’ll be the go-to expert for all things ER. In terms of your own caseload you will specialise in medical staffing cases (i.e employee relations cases involving doctors and dentists). You will need to have an excellent working knowledge of the Maintaining High Professional Standards (MHPS) framework and be able to work closely with our Trust’s Responsible Officer/Chief Medical Offer and Medical Directors. Experience of advising on exclusion and restriction risk assessments as well as supporting MHPS investigations and liaising with the GMC and PPA is also a must.

Leading a dedicated team, you’ll tackle the most complex and sensitive cases, providing expert advice and guidance to managers and senior stakeholders across the Trust. Your role will be central in shaping and implementing HR strategies that align with our vision for high-quality, seamless services.

You’ll have the autonomy to lead Trust-wide HR projects, ensuring that every initiative is aligned with our corporate strategy and delivers real value to our workforce. Whether it’s advising on policy development, managing ER cases, or spearheading new HR projects, you’ll be at the forefront, making decisions that matter.

This role is tailor-made for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment and who has a solid background in ER and medical ER particularly within the NHS. Your ability to communicate complex issues clearly, manage a team effectively, and stay ahead of legislative changes will be key to your success.


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