Home, community, hospital

Kingston and Richmond NHS Foundation Trust offers a range of fantastic opportunities to grow your career across both hospital and community settings in south London. Whether you're looking to build new skills or take your experience to the next level, we are uniquely placed to provide the right environment to support your professional development. With colleagues working in people’s homes, in community clinics, and in our two hospitals, we have an outstanding breadth of knowledge and experience to draw from.

Our commitment to exceptional care is reflected in being the first trust of our kind in London to achieve an ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC for both overall quality and leadership. We exist to provide the best possible care for our patients and we do that by giving our colleagues what they need to be their best at work. We have won numerous awards from the HSJ and Nursing Times for the way we support our colleagues across all our services.

We are proud to be recognised for our outstanding cancer care, children's services, pioneering surgical teams, and exceptional rehabilitation services. Our maternity services have been rated the "Best in London" by women surveyed by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), with parents travelling to Kingston to take advantage of our considerable experience and expertise.

Our Trust values

These words are important reminders, but it’s our behaviours that tell people who we are. We expect all colleagues to bring our values to life in their work.

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our HR operations team, providing expert advice to across the Trust and leading our ‘Ask HR’ team. Working with a significant degree of independence, the post holder will use their professional judgement to ensure that the principles of good employment practice and the values of the Trust are embed in the advice and support that the team provides.

You will need to be CIPD qualified and have sound experience and exposure in the management of complex employee relations cases. The postholder will have a passion for making a real difference in the workplace embodying our Trust's values and driving operational excellence in their everyday actions,

This is a hybrid role, primarily based at our Teddington hub, a beautiful location nestled between the River Thames and Bushy Park, one of the UK's most renowned Royal Parks. This idyllic setting is perfect for a refreshing lunchtime walk in nature, and there are also charming independent shops and cafes nearby.

Main duties of the job

As a Deputy HR Advisory Manager at Kingston and Richmond Hospital, you will be responsible for ensuring our HR services align seamlessly with our strategic objectives. Your role is pivotal in nurturing a supportive environment that empowers our staff to deliver the safest and highest quality of care to our patients.

Here's an overview of the key areas you'll champion as part of our dedicated team:

• Policy and Compliance Oversight: Lead or contribute to the review and updating of HR policies, ensuring compliance with changing laws and NHS terms and conditions while fostering a fair and just culture.

• Employee Relations Expertise: Provide support in formal HR proceedings, offer guidance on complex matters, and maintain productive relationships with Trade Unions.

• Training and Development: Develop and conduct managerial training sessions, enhancing the leadership capabilities within our Trust.

• Team Management: Deputise for the HR Advisory Manager where appropriate.

Working for our organisation

We offer:

• A hybrid work environment with three days in our Teddington or Kingston Hospital offices and two days remote.

• A supportive and dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration.

• A clear path for personal growth and professional advancement.

• Standard NHS staff benefits package.