Job Description

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.



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.



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.



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.