Employment Adviser

1 day ago

London, United Kingdom BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION Full time

About the BMA

The British Medical Association (BMA) is the trade union and professional body for doctors in the UK.  We represent, support and negotiate on behalf of all UK doctors and medical students. 

Join the BMA at a crucial time for doctors and the NHS and be part of a team working for better pay and conditions for the profession.

About the role

We are looking for an Employment Adviser / Casework Officer to join our regional team primarily representing doctors across the North Midlands (Staffordshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire) but also working as part of the wider team covering the whole of the BMA Midlands region. 

This is a Trade Union case officer role, the successful candidate will be responsible for representing and advising our members on matters arising from their employment, including face to face representation when required. 

The successful candidate will fearlessly and unapologetically advocate for, and in the interests of, doctors at work. They will be motivated and driven in their delivery of maximising outcomes for, and defending the interests of, doctors at work. 

This role is full-time for 40 hours per week which includes 5 paid lunch hours. 

If you have previous demonstrable experience within a Trade Union or equivalent expertise gained elsewhere (i.e. an employment law role) and would like the opportunity to represent our members then we would love to hear from you. 

 

To be successful as an Employment Adviser you will have: 

  • A commitment to the Trade Union movement. 

  • Good knowledge and understanding of employment legislation and how it is applied in the workplace, a sound knowledge of HR practices, and experience of working with the NHS would be an advantage. 

  • Good working knowledge and understanding of NHS employment structures and major NHS issues, together with an understanding of the role and function of the BMA. 

  • The ability to apply initiative and analytical skills to problem-solving and exercise judgement, using influencing and negotiating skills to secure good outcomes for doctors at work. 

  • Sensitivity and skills in facilitation to enable members to find their own solutions to workplace issues with your guidance.  

  • An ability to deal with members problems sensitively and address difficult situations both tactfully and confidentially. 

  • Proven experience of case management. 

  • Experience of recruiting new members to an organisation and a willingness to do so.  

  • The ability to manage a high volume of complex cases and workload effectively. 

  • Strong relationship building skills and a commitment to supporting your wider Team. 

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, confident presentation skills 

  • Excellent IT skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook) 

  • Previous experience and knowledge of working within a Trade Union would be an advantage, either as an employed official or an elected representative. 

You will be working as a key member of the BMA team, covering the NHS Integrated Care Systems and wider employers across the designated area, alongside the Industrial Relations Officers, Senior Employment Advisers and Employment Advisers who make up the team     

As the role covers the North Midlands as part of this team, it is a requirement for the successful applicant to be based in or near the location in order to attend meetings and events when required. All our Employment Advisers are home-based and all IT equipment will be provided. 

Please, note that we anticipate that interviews will take place virtually via MS teams on 24th January.

Why work for us?

We offer a wide range of benefits including:

  • 30 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a BMA company day
  • Double matching pension contributions up to 12% of salary
  • Additional leave entitlement for volunteering or moving house (after completion of probationary period)
  • Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free confidential counselling, a helpline and specialist support available
  • BMA Law - discounted rates for employees requiring legal services such as will writing/conveyancing
  • Multiple flexible benefits and discounts through our employee benefits platform
  • Lots of Learning and Development/training opportunities via our internal learning hub
  • Season ticket loan (up to £10,000) after completion of probationary period

Anonymous recruitment

The BMA endeavours to be an inclusive employer, ensuring fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for roles. To support our aims, we use specific software to remove all personal identifying information from CVs and applications.  Personal information such as name, date of birth, age and gender are anonymised and will only become visible to hiring managers if you are selected for interview.

Whether the role needs you to work at home, in an office or in a hybrid way, we`ll provide all the support you need.  

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply through our website. However,  if you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support at any point during the application process, please email recruitment@bma.org.uk.

 

Diversity & Inclusion Monitoring:

Our ambition is to work together to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts everybody with the right skills and experience and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

BMA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We want people to bring their unique blend of experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and knowledge as we recognise that diversity makes us stronger.

Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK points-based immigration system, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence.

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