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Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Human Resources Advisor
The closing date is 04 October 2026
Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic, resilient, motivated and proactively driven individual to join the Operational Human Resources Department as an HR Advisor to complement the existing team.
This post offers a unique opportunity for an HR professional or individual with staff management experience wishing to increase their people knowledge. The successful candidate will contribute to the delivery of a proactive, effective and high-quality HR service by providing operational support for line managers and staff using a variety of platforms (face to face and/or virtual) dealing with a range of day-to-day employee relation issues.
Right to Work in the UK: This role is not available for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to support visa applications for this post in line with UKVI regulations.
Main duties of the job
Building upon your existing experience within HR, the successful candidate will demonstrate a sound knowledge of current employment legislation and good HR practice, along with a particular understanding of the HR issues facing the NHS at present. You will have the skills and confidence to communicate effectively at all levels and across a range of staff groups verbally and in writing, as well as a proactive, positive approach and demonstrable experience of contributing at a high level to a support service function within our People and Culture Division.
The successful candidate will also have excellent organisational skills, will be able to think on their feet and balance a busy caseload and conflicting priorities.
If you enjoy working in a small, committed and friendly team, like having variety within your day, can work effectively at pace and deal with the unexpected, this role may well be for you, and we look forward to receiving your application. This role sits within a team which will shortly join with another operational HR team, underpinned by our federation with Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust.
Whilst predominately office based there are opportunities for hybrid working once you have settled into the role.
About us
At DCHFT, we pride ourselves on the care we provide for our patients, and on the culture, we are creating for our staff. We work hard to create a fair, inclusive environment for our staff.
Our Mission is to provide outstanding care for people in ways which matter to them, and our vision is Dorset County Hospital, working with our health and social care partners, will be at the heart of improving the well-being of our communities.
We are a Trust that celebrates diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in all under-represented groups.
We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate's individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.
All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety. Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements. Where we have concerns that AI has been used to generate content that misrepresents your experience and suitability for the role, we may withdraw your application.
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-AC406HRA-A
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
South Walks House
Dorchester
DT1 1EE
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us [email protected] you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Our DCHFT Job Description and Person Specification (attached) tells you all about this role, what to expect and what is needed to succeed. When completing your application please make sure to tell us how your experience and skills fit the person specification.
Please contact us [email protected] you are unable to view or download the attachment.
For all our roles, we are looking for staff who hold our Trust Values of Integrity, Respect Teamwork and Excellence, and who are passionate about providing the best patient care. To read more about our Trust and our Values search Dorset County Hospital online.
Person Specification
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Certificate in Personnel Practice or equivalent undergraduate qualification
Desirable
- CDegree in HRM or related field or equivalent level of experience
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience of working in a Human Resources Department
- Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office, in a working environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of proven organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines
- Evidence of well developed communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation and good HR practice
- Evidence of ability to work with only occasional supervision
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of developed/expert skill in the use of Microsoft Excel
- Experience of working/dealing with a multi-disciplinary workforce
- Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Certificate in Personnel Practice or equivalent undergraduate qualification
Desirable
- CDegree in HRM or related field or equivalent level of experience
KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Recent experience of working in a Human Resources Department
- Experience of working with computer systems, to include Microsoft Office, in a working environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- Evidence of proven organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work to meet own and departmental deadlines
- Evidence of well developed communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of current employment legislation and good HR practice
- Evidence of ability to work with only occasional supervision
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Desirable
- Evidence of developed/expert skill in the use of Microsoft Excel
- Experience of working/dealing with a multi-disciplinary workforce
- Evidence of ability to make decisions within defined boundaries
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
South Walks House
Dorchester
DT1 1EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Dorset County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Dorset County Hospital
South Walks House
Dorchester
DT1 1EE
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.dchft.nhs.uk/working-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
HR Manager
Kelly Upton
01305254622
Details
Date posted
17 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
405-26-AC406HRA-A
Job locations
Dorset County Hospital
South Walks House
Dorchester
DT1 1EE
United Kingdom
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