Job Description

An existing secondment opportunity has opened in the Employee Relations Team at Hillingdon Hospital for six months. The HR Consultant will advise managers across two divisions alongside the HR Business Partners, Unplanned Care and Estates and Facilities for someone who understands the challenges of working with a large caseload.
The role will work between Mount Vernon and Hillingdon Hospital.
Main duties of the job
To provide operational HR/organisational development consultancy services across resourcing, medical staffing, service redesign, workforce remodelling, change management, employee relations/legislation, terms and conditions and employment policy/procedures.
The HR Consultant will:- Provide complex HR advice, support, guidance and facilitation on a broad range of operational HR matters.
- Undertake casework, including complex disciplinary, sickness, grievance and performance management casework.
- Support the Human Resources Business Partner in the planning and implementation of HR and organisational development strategies within designated areas and support the implementation of specific corporate human resources/organisational development projects as set by the Director of People and / or the Head of ER/ Business Partner
About us
The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is the only acute Hospital in the London Borough of Hillingdon and offers a wide range of services including accident and emergency, inpatient care, day surgery, outpatient clinics and maternity services. The Trust's services at Mount Vernon Hospital include routine day surgery, delivered at a modern treatment centre, a minor injuries unit and outpatient clinics.
The safety and well-being of our patients and of our staff is paramount and we are making urgent improvements to address this - particularly in infection prevention and control. We are making progress and going forward by working in partnership with local GPs, charities,community services, academic partners, our local authority, neighbouring hospitals and the wider North West London Integrated care system, and ensuring that we listen and work in partnership with our local population. We are absolutely focused on ensuring that our hospitalsprovide high quality, safe and compassionate care, while drive forward the building of the new Hillingdon Hospital.
We have over 3,500 members of staff that are proud to care for nearly half a million people, with a vision to be an outstanding provider of healthcare through leading health and academic partnerships, transforming services, to provide the best care where needed.
Details
Date posted
16 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 6
Salary
44,485 to 52,521 a year per annum inclusive of HCAA
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
6 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
394-Corp-7615942DT-A
Job locations
Cross sites - working at Hillingdon and Mount Vernon (based at MV)
Mount Vernon Hospital
Northwood
HA6 2RN
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to the attached and Person Specification for a full list of role requirements and main responsibilities.
Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential

• CIPD qualified or part qualified (and working towards full qualification) Evidence of CPD
• Experience of dealing with employee relations issues
• Able to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Highly motivated

Person Specification
Person Spec
Essential

• CIPD qualified or part qualified (and working towards full qualification) Evidence of CPD
• Experience of dealing with employee relations issues
• Able to communicate clearly at all levels of the organisation both verbally and in writing

Desirable

• Ability to develop effective working relationships
• Highly motivated

Skills Required