• Job Description

  Req#: C9383-25-0224?language=en&page=2&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  This is a BANK role

  To take the lead in conducting thorough, fair and equitable casework investigations in a range of complex employment matters including disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment in line with relevant policy and procedure. This will cover a full range of staff groups including both medical and non-medical staff.

  The investigator will be expected to provide a written report detailing the outcome of the investigation and present the findings in a formal setting as required under relevant Trust policies.

  Main duties of the job

  To approach investigations using a restorative, just culture lens.

  Work autonomously as the lead investigator on complex and highly complex employee relations cases relating to staff from all staff groups and levels within the organisation, in line with the relevant Trust policies and procedures.

  Deploy appropriate investigative techniques to ensure a timely, fair and equitable investigation is carried out, working within the scope of the terms of reference agreed, whilst using a 'person centred' approach.

  Be responsible for ensuring that individuals subject to investigation processes receive the correct documentation and have a full understanding of what is involved.

  Provide appropriate support to staff during an investigation, liaising with the Case Manager and Occupational Heath if required.

  To interview all necessary individuals in order to obtain evidence and facts in respect of the issues raised to ensure the facts are clear.

  Gather, analysis and assess all other evidence and documentation from a range of sources relevant to the investigation to ensure the facts are clear.

  Produce professional, accurate, factual and unbiased investigation reports for submission to the Case Manager.

  Present the investigation findings at formal Trust hearings and/or appeal meetings.

  About us

  Now is an exciting time to join us as a Bank Investigating Officer, with the opportunity to work flexibly across Derbyshire Healthcare, Chesterfield Royal Hospital and neighbouring Trusts to conduct high quality and timely investigations.

  You will work closely with the Employee Relations Team to undertake a range of investigations, including disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment on behalf of the Trust.

  You will plan and organise the investigation processes, ensuring the terms of reference are fully investigated in a timely manner, and all relevant facts and information are gathered whilst communicating effectively with all staff members.

  The successful applicant must be able to formulate high quality, objective and balanced reports thorough analysis of the facts and present to a hearing where required.

  Date posted

  19 April 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £46,148 to £52,809 a year pa, pro-rata

  Contract

  Bank

  Working pattern

  Flexible working

  Reference number

  383-BANK-5623-25

  Job locations

  As and where required

  Derby

  DE22 3LZ

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To approach investigations using a restorative, just culture lens.

  Work autonomously as the lead investigator on complex and highly complex employee relations cases relating to staff from all staff groups and levels within the organisation, in line with the relevant Trust policies and procedures.

  Deploy appropriate investigative techniques to ensure a timely, fair and equitable investigation is carried out, working within the scope of the terms of reference agreed, whilst using a person centred approach.

  Manage competing priorities in sometimes challenging circumstances, whilst being flexible to adapt to changing circumstances as an investigation progresses.

  Be responsible for ensuring that individuals subject to investigation processes receive the correct documentation and have a full understanding of what is involved.

  Provide appropriate support to staff during an investigation, liaising with the Case Manager and Occupational Heath if required.

  To interview all necessary individuals in order to obtain evidence and facts in respect of the issues raised to ensure the facts are clear.

  Gather, analysis and assess all other evidence and documentation from a range of sources relevant to the investigation to ensure the facts are clear.

  Take and produce comprehensive investigation transcripts/minutes as required.

  Produce professional, accurate, factual and unbiased investigation reports for submission to the Case Manager.

  Present the investigation findings at formal Trust hearings and/or appeal meetings.

  Report back any potential learning to the Case Manager and/or the Head of Employee Relations for dissemination following the conclusion of the investigation

  Use analytical skills to identify any problems or issues that arise during the course of the investigation and in conjunction with the Case Manager and Employee Relations Team take action to resolve or minimise these to ensure the investigation progresses smoothly and within agreed timescales.

  Plans and organises a broad range of highly complex investigations.

  Manage competing priorities in sometimes challenging circumstances, whilst being flexible to adapt to changing circumstances as an investigation progresses.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  To approach investigations using a restorative, just culture lens.

  Work autonomously as the lead investigator on complex and highly complex employee relations cases relating to staff from all staff groups and levels within the organisation, in line with the relevant Trust policies and procedures.

  Deploy appropriate investigative techniques to ensure a timely, fair and equitable investigation is carried out, working within the scope of the terms of reference agreed, whilst using a person centred approach.

  Manage competing priorities in sometimes challenging circumstances, whilst being flexible to adapt to changing circumstances as an investigation progresses.

  Be responsible for ensuring that individuals subject to investigation processes receive the correct documentation and have a full understanding of what is involved.

  Provide appropriate support to staff during an investigation, liaising with the Case Manager and Occupational Heath if required.

  To interview all necessary individuals in order to obtain evidence and facts in respect of the issues raised to ensure the facts are clear.

  Gather, analysis and assess all other evidence and documentation from a range of sources relevant to the investigation to ensure the facts are clear.

  Take and produce comprehensive investigation transcripts/minutes as required.

  Produce professional, accurate, factual and unbiased investigation reports for submission to the Case Manager.

  Present the investigation findings at formal Trust hearings and/or appeal meetings.

  Report back any potential learning to the Case Manager and/or the Head of Employee Relations for dissemination following the conclusion of the investigation

  Use analytical skills to identify any problems or issues that arise during the course of the investigation and in conjunction with the Case Manager and Employee Relations Team take action to resolve or minimise these to ensure the investigation progresses smoothly and within agreed timescales.

  Plans and organises a broad range of highly complex investigations.

  Manage competing priorities in sometimes challenging circumstances, whilst being flexible to adapt to changing circumstances as an investigation progresses.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree or post graduate level qualification or equivalent level of experience/training.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Able to investigate and analyse highly complex/multifaceted incidents and complaints logically.
  • Able to present information in a clear and logical manner in both verbal and written formats.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of undertaking highly complex investigations into a range of employment matters including disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment.
  • Substantial experience either at manager level or in a relevant HR & OD (HR) role.
  • Experience of writing detailed clear and robust investigation reports.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree or post graduate level qualification or equivalent level of experience/training.

  Skills

  Essential

  • Able to investigate and analyse highly complex/multifaceted incidents and complaints logically.
  • Able to present information in a clear and logical manner in both verbal and written formats.

  Experience

  Essential

  • Significant experience of undertaking highly complex investigations into a range of employment matters including disciplinary, grievance and bullying and harassment.
  • Substantial experience either at manager level or in a relevant HR & OD (HR) role.
  • Experience of writing detailed clear and robust investigation reports.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  As and where required

  Derby

  DE22 3LZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

  Address

  As and where required

  Derby

  DE22 3LZ

  
  

  Employer's website

  http://www.derbyshirehealthcareft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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