• Job Description

  Req#: C9234-25-0650?language=en&page=643&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We're seeking an exceptional and experienced HR Professional to join us and it's an exciting opportunity for the right person!

  Imagine working in a team of dedicated and friendly HR specialists where we all share the same values and passion for delivering an outstanding service through collaborative working with NNUH's managers. This roles primary focus will be supporting the creation of a Single Digital Team (SDT) across our three acute Hospital Trust,

  James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (JPUH)

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH)

  The Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust (QEH)

  We are proud to provide an HR service that supports staff to deliver exemplary care for every patient. If this inspires you and you share our values, we really want you to join our team.

  Main duties of the job

  To provide HR Advice through interpretation of Human Resources Polices on a range of employee matters to all levels of staff and managers in line with our organisational values. This incorporates advice on Terms and Conditions of employment, Policies, Performance Management issues and all matters relating to the employment of staff.

  Work as a key member of the Central HR Operations Team, ensuring achievement of the aims of the team, to:

  1. Deliver high quality HR solutions

  1. Provide consistent employee relations advice

  1. Improve management capability though access to HR Tools

  1. Improve management capability thorough coaching and development opportunities

  1. Enrich employee experience

  1. Act as role model for the Trust PRIDE Values

  To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service,

  all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence and demonstrate behaviours that support and encourage an inclusive culture.

  About us

  Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!

  The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.

  We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity.

  We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:

  • Flexible working hours
  • Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
  • Multi Faith prayer room at NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
  • Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
  • Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH Colney Lane site
  • Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
  • On-site Nursery at NNUH Colney Lane
  • On-site cafes offering staff discounts at NNUH Colney Lane
  • Support in career development
  • Flexible staff bank
  • Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics

  Details

  Date posted

  07 November 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 5

  Salary

  £31,049 to £37,796 a year per annum pro rata

  Contract

  Fixed term

  Duration

  4 months

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

  Reference number

  234-00-HRO

  Job locations

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Colney Lane

  Norwich

  NR4 7UY

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Support line managers with the development of job descriptions/job specifications to ensure fit for purpose. This includes analysis of proposed changes against national profiles.
  • Take part in Job Evaluation activities including Job evaluation Panels contributing to overall assessment and agreeing the appropriate pay banding.
  • Communicate complex information to a wide range of staff and managers at all levels of the organisation, e.g. explaining Terms and Conditions, advising on performance issues, and attendance management.
  • Interpret individual rights and responsibilities according to NHS Trust Policies and employment law; advise staff of good practice and anti-discriminatory behaviour and legal consequence. Demonstrate good practice through personal example.
  • Understand the impact of the role of HR on quality. Contribute to improvements and assist managers to do the same in relation to staff management and impact on the service

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  • Support line managers with the development of job descriptions/job specifications to ensure fit for purpose. This includes analysis of proposed changes against national profiles.
  • Take part in Job Evaluation activities including Job evaluation Panels contributing to overall assessment and agreeing the appropriate pay banding.
  • Communicate complex information to a wide range of staff and managers at all levels of the organisation, e.g. explaining Terms and Conditions, advising on performance issues, and attendance management.
  • Interpret individual rights and responsibilities according to NHS Trust Policies and employment law; advise staff of good practice and anti-discriminatory behaviour and legal consequence. Demonstrate good practice through personal example.
  • Understand the impact of the role of HR on quality. Contribute to improvements and assist managers to do the same in relation to staff management and impact on the service

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
  • CIPD qualification level 5 or part qualified level 7 or equivalent experience

  Experiance

  Essential

  • Knowledge of HR practices
  • Some experience of dealing with HR issues e.g. sickness absence management, capability, misconduct and grievance management
  • Understanding and experience of the recruitment process
  • Some experience of conflict resolution in the workplace
  • Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication
  • Evidence of use of initiative and problem solving
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Employment law and application at work

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering presentations and training programmes
  • Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion associated legislation (e.g. right to work)
  • Previous experience of delivering HR services within the NHS

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills including telephone communication
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to deal with all issues sensitively and confidentially
  • Good IT skills, Microsoft office - Work, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook (also ability to use other systems as required)
  • Ability to interpret data, information and analyse facts and situations
  • Ability to undertake travel locally regularly and nationally as required

  Attitude

  Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly and to respond to changing service priorities
  • Ability to work individually or part of a team
  • Confidence to take decisions at the level appropriate for the role
  • Seek guidance and acknowledge and act upon advice in areas that lack clarity
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
  • CIPD qualification level 5 or part qualified level 7 or equivalent experience

  Experiance

  Essential

  • Knowledge of HR practices
  • Some experience of dealing with HR issues e.g. sickness absence management, capability, misconduct and grievance management
  • Understanding and experience of the recruitment process
  • Some experience of conflict resolution in the workplace
  • Evidence of excellent verbal and written communication
  • Evidence of use of initiative and problem solving
  • Demonstrable knowledge of Employment law and application at work

  Desirable

  • Experience of delivering presentations and training programmes
  • Knowledge of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion associated legislation (e.g. right to work)
  • Previous experience of delivering HR services within the NHS

  Skills

  Essential

  • Good interpersonal skills including telephone communication
  • Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise
  • Ability to communicate with staff at all levels of the organisation
  • Ability to deal with all issues sensitively and confidentially
  • Good IT skills, Microsoft office - Work, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook (also ability to use other systems as required)
  • Ability to interpret data, information and analyse facts and situations
  • Ability to undertake travel locally regularly and nationally as required

  Attitude

  Essential

  • Ability to work flexibly and to respond to changing service priorities
  • Ability to work individually or part of a team
  • Confidence to take decisions at the level appropriate for the role
  • Seek guidance and acknowledge and act upon advice in areas that lack clarity
  • Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH's PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Additional information

  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.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Address

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Colney Lane

  Norwich

  NR4 7UY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://teamnnuh.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Address

  Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  Colney Lane

  Norwich

  NR4 7UY

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://teamnnuh.co.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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