Bank HR Investigator

**The closing date is 5th Jan 2025**

**Job summary**:
We are committed to ensuring that we continue develop inclusive People Practises and it's important to us that we have a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. From time to time, we require additional resource and support to undertake values-led investigations as part of our People policies and procedures, and this is in the form of additional capacity into the Trust where our internally trained investigators may be capacity limited. This post is to support the Investigation Officer capacity.

We are currently looking to diversify our bank of investigating officers to support us with supporting employee relations cases. If you are from a black, Asian or other ethnic background and or have a disability we would love to hear from you. The post holder will be commissioned, as required, to undertake People Investigations, in line with the Trust's relevant people policies, which will require undertaking a thorough investigation into concerns or allegations, with an analysis of tangible evidence, and the ability to synthesise and coherently present a summary of the findings within an investigation report. If you have previous people management and/or investigation experience and would like to find out more then please contact Emily Cairns.

**Main duties, tasks & skills required**:
The post holder will be commissioned, as required, to undertake People Investigations, in line with the Trust's relevant people policies, which will require undertaking a thorough investigation into concerns or allegations, with an analysis of tangible evidence, and the ability to synthesise and coherently present a summary of the findings within an investigation report.

The position will require an understanding of Just Culture and be able to confidently operate with equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) at the forefront of how they approach matters.

It is expected that the post holder will have previous experience working in a Management role with previous People investigations experience and have knowledge of employment law and ideally an understanding of the NHS environment. They are expected to work collaboratively with divisions and adhere to the Organisation's Values.

**About us**:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a newly established organisation, bringing together expertise from across mental health, learning disabilities, community, and physical health services. We are dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care to the diverse communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

With over 13,000 dedicated staff working across more than 300 sites, we place patients and staff at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is to create an integrated healthcare system that improves accessibility and ensures more consistent care for patients. By working together, we aim to improve patient outcomes, drive innovation, and meet the unique needs of the populations we serve.

Our Trust unites services from Southern Health, Solent NHS Trust, Isle of Wight NHS Trusts community and mental health teams, as well as Hampshire CAMHS, originally part of Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This transformation enables us to deliver more seamless care across the region, ensuring that patients receive the right support, in the right place, at the right time.

Join us as we embark on this exciting journey to shape the future of healthcare across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. We are deeply committed to our CARE values of compassion, accountability, respect, and excellence, and offer outstanding opportunities for career development, training, and collaborative working.

**Job description**:
We are happy to talk Flexible Working - all requests for flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process.

**Person specification**:
**Qualifications**:
**Essential**:

- Post graduate diploma or Master's Degree in a relevant field
- Degree level education or equivalent experience
- Professional Registration in specialist area such as CIPD/NMC/HCPC/GDC/GMC/Social Work (not an exhausted list)

**Experience**:
**Essential**:

- Significant previous experience of undertaking investigations.
- Previous experience of producing complex formal written documents
- Experience of critically analysing incidents and allegations to ascertain themes for improvement
- Ability to critique completed reports making suggestions and recommendations for improvement

**Desirable**:

- Proven experience of managing a portfolio of complex investigations
- Experience of working in a health and social care environment at a senior role

**Disclosure and Barring Service Check**:
Emily Cairns

02381032231

**Pay scheme**:
Agenda for Change

**Band**:
Band 7

**Salary**:

- £48526.00 Yearly

**Contract**:
Bank

**Working pattern**:
Flexible Working, Home or Remote Working

**Reference number**:
449-COR-6636

**Job locations**:
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