Interim People Advisor

Interim People Advisor (Band 6)
Location: NHS Organisation (Confidential)
Contract: Fixed Term (3–6 Months)
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid (up to 2 days remote)
Pay: NHS Band 6 (via Bank)

Overview
Fox Morris Group are working in partnership with a large
NHS organisation to recruit an experienced People
Advisor (Band 6) on an interim basis.

This is a key role within the People Directorate, providing
essential support during a busy period while the Trust
recruits permanently. The successful candidate will play
a vital role in maintaining operational HR service delivery,
with a strong focus on employee relations casework.

The Role
Reporting into the People Business Partner, you will be
responsible for managing a diverse and complex HR
caseload, ensuring timely and high-quality resolution of
employee relations matters.
The role will focus heavily on casework and supporting
wider team capacity, requiring someone who can quickly
build credibility and work autonomously.

Key responsibilities include:
• Managing a full range of employee relations cases
including disciplinary, grievance, capability and
dignity at work
• Leading on sickness absence management,
including long-term absence cases
• Conducting investigations, gathering evidence
and producing comprehensive reports
• Providing expert advice to managers on HR policy,
employment law and NHS terms and conditions
• Supporting hearings and presenting findings
where required

• Identifying trends and contributing to workforce
improvements and action planning
• Building effective working relationships with
managers, staff and trade union representatives

Candidate Requirements
Essential
• CIPD Level 5 qualified or equivalent
• Proven experience in a People/HR Advisor role
managing complex ER casework
• Experience advising on disciplinary, grievance,
absence and performance matters
• Strong knowledge of employment law and HR best
practice
• Ability to manage a full caseload independently
and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication, stakeholder
management and report writing skills

Desirable
• Previous experience within the NHS at Band 5 or
Band 6 level
• Understanding of NHS terms and conditions

Additional Information
• This role is offered on a 3–6 month fixed-term
basis
• Full-time hours (37.5 per week)
• Hybrid working available (up to 2 days off site)
• Successful candidate must be engaged via the
NHS Bank

Why Apply?
• Opportunity to gain experience within a large,
complex NHS environment
• High level of autonomy in a fast-paced, hands-on
role
• Exposure to varied and complex ER casework
• Supportive team with strong leadership and clear
direction

Apply Now
If you are an experienced Interim People Advisor looking for a new challange we would love to hear from you .