Employment Relations Advisor

2 weeks ago


Bedford, United Kingdom Medical Defence Shield Full time

**Employment Relations Advisor**

**Medical Defence Shield** - **Bedford**

**About Us**: Medical Defence Shield (MDS) is a leading representative body for professionals, including doctors and dentists, providing essential medical defence and professional support. With our dedicated in-house legal team and specialist employment and medico-legal advisors, we offer comprehensive professional support and assistance to our valued members, and empower our members to navigate employment and regulatory matters with confidence.

**Position Overview**: We are pleased to have an exciting opportunity for an Employment Relations Advisor to join our dynamic team. As an integral part of our growing organisation, you will collaborate closely with our in-house legal team and specialist advisors, ensuring a high quality service delivery to our members.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Manage a diverse caseload of employment matters, providing expert guidance and assistance to MDS members.
- Offer comprehensive employment law advice and HR support to members via telephone and written correspondence.
- Prepare for and represent members in meetings as required, ensuring their interests are safeguarded.
- Review employment queries and provide guidance on contractual issues, pay matters, policies, and procedures.
- Handle grievance, capability, and conduct proceedings, including the preparation of statements and disclosure bundles.
- Contribute actively to weekly Case Conferences, encouraging collaborative problem-solving within the advisory team.

**Requirements**:

- Essential:_
- Qualifications or equivalent experience in employee relations, HR, CIPD, or related field.
- Demonstrable experience in advising employees on HR/employment issues and representing them effectively.
- Prior experience in advising and representing healthcare professionals within the NHS.
- Familiarity with NHS contracts and processes, including AfC, GP contracts, and NHS Commissioning.
- Strong understanding of HR practices and up-to-date knowledge of employment law.
- Exceptional organisational skills, with the ability to manage complex cases and workload efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with a client-focused approach.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and strong IT skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team and independently with self-motivation.
- Desirable:_
- Training or experience in conflict resolution and mediation.

**Salary and Benefits**:

- Salary: From £25,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
- Expected Hours: 18 - 35 per week
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, No weekends
- Benefits: Casual dress, Company pension, Work from home, Opportunities for career development and advancement within a supportive team environment.

**Experience**:

- NHS experience: 1 year (required)
- Case management: 1 year (required)

**Licence/Certification**:

- CIPD or equivalent (required)

**Work Location**: Hybrid remote in Bedford

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 18 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience of working in an employment relations advisory role?
- Do you have a degree or professional qualification in employment law, HR, or a related field?
- Do you have experience of providing employment advice to doctors, dentists or nurses in the NHS?
- Are you looking for full time or part time work?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bedford



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