Human Resources Officer

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Compassion
• Kindness
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Excellence
  
  

Fixed term for two years

Location: Hybrid working – a mix of home and on-site working across NHS Borders locations

About The Role

As part of our Employee Relations (ER) team, you will be the first point of contact for HR queries within NHS Borders. The ER team provides a wide range of professional services, including:

• Policy advice and guidance
• Case management support (e.g., conduct, grievance, capability, and absence management)
• Advice on terms and conditions and contractual changes
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver an HR advisory service to the following clinical boards:
• Primary & Community Services
• Mental Health and Learning Disability Services
• Corporate Services
• Support investigation, disciplinary, attendance, grievance, and appeal processes
• Provide operational advice on HR issues, including interpretation of Terms and Conditions of Service, Employment and Contract Law, and HR Policies and Procedures
• Assist line managers with effective absence management and participate in ER meetings
• Project Support to deliver national directives (Reduced Working Week, Band 5/6 Nursing review) and changes to Disclosure legislation
  

About You

We are looking for someone who can bring professionalism, expertise, and a collaborative approach to our team. You will have:

• A qualification in Business Administration or Human Resource Management (Certificate in Personnel Practice or equivalent), or equivalent knowledge and experience
• Previous experience working within a Human Resources function
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
• A tactful and diplomatic approach when dealing with sensitive matters
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work remotely and travel to NHS Borders sites as required
  
  

Working Arrangements

This role offers a hybrid working model, combining home working with on-site attendance. Therefore, the ability to travel to NHS Borders sites is essential.

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here. 

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form

• PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
  
  

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

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