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University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Human Resources Advisor
The closing date is 29 September 2026
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative HR Professional to join our dynamic Employee Relations team. If you are passionate about creating positive change and making a meaningful impact on both staff experience and patient care we would love to hear from you.
Our employee relations function plays a pivotal role in supporting the Trust's strategic objectives, ensuring we are recognised as both a great place to work and the employer of choice in our community.
You will support a diverse workforce, including clinical and non-clinical teams, helping to create a positive, supportive and highly performing workplace.
We are looking for a proactive, knowledgeable and committed HR Professional who can drive this vision forward. The role is instrumental in delivering a high-quality HR service, supporting staff across organisation to achieve meaningful outcomes aligned with the Trust's values so they can continue to provide outstanding care to our patients.
We operate a flexible model of on site and home working
Locations: Yeomans Way and across site - Royal Bournemouth Hospital and Poole HospitalInterview Date: 8th October
Main duties of the job
You will develop and maintain regular contact with line managers to build strong and influential working relationships, sufficient to support and advise on all aspects of Human Resources (HR) policies and procedures. This role will be key to supporting, coaching and training managers to undertake effective people management activities. These may involve sickness absence management, performance, disciplinary, grievance and harassment/bullying issues. The post holder will have opportunity to be involved in many other related aspects such as supporting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion objectives, job matching as well as supporting employee wellbeing objectives . There will also be the opportunity to be involved in the transformation work such as attending consultation meetings and advising on procedure.
About us
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
153-CO06752
Job locations
Poole, Bournemouth, Yeomans
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information, please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD level 5 or demonstrable experience or relevant HR related degree
- Proven evidence of Continual Professional Development.
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with a range of HR employee relations issues in a large complex organisation
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current employment Legislation
- Ability to resolve problems and give appropriate and timely advice
- Experience of managing basic Human Resources issues including sickness absence management, capability management, disciplinary management, grievances and disciplinary investigations
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of other key human resources fields e.g. recruitment & selection, terms & conditions and change management
- Proven experience of working in a Human Resources Department undertaking an advisory role
Desirable
- Experience of delivering HR related training to varying audiences
- Experience of coaching managers
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret and explain Trust policies and procedures and Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD level 5 or demonstrable experience or relevant HR related degree
- Proven evidence of Continual Professional Development.
Desirable
- Coaching qualification or training
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of dealing with a range of HR employee relations issues in a large complex organisation
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of current employment Legislation
- Ability to resolve problems and give appropriate and timely advice
- Experience of managing basic Human Resources issues including sickness absence management, capability management, disciplinary management, grievances and disciplinary investigations
- Demonstrate a working knowledge and understanding of other key human resources fields e.g. recruitment & selection, terms & conditions and change management
- Proven experience of working in a Human Resources Department undertaking an advisory role
Desirable
- Experience of delivering HR related training to varying audiences
- Experience of coaching managers
Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to interpret and explain Trust policies and procedures and Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole, Bournemouth, Yeomans
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole, Bournemouth, Yeomans
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Manager
Caitlin McCabe
03000196377
Details
Date posted
15 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
Reference number
153-CO06752
Job locations
Poole, Bournemouth, Yeomans
Poole Hospital
Poole
BH15 2JB
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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