ER Case Investigator

The position of Employee Relations Case Investigator is newly created and will form a crucial part of how ER cases are handled at Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust.

The purpose of this new role is to directly carry out investigations in complex and sensitive disciplinary, grievance and dignity at work cases, as well as MHPS (Maintaining High Professional Standards) investigations regarding concerns about doctors.

Success in this role will require postholders to approach investigations with an impartial and objective mindset, ensuring all parties involved are treated with compassion and respect. ER processes are stressful for complainants, witnesses and colleagues under investigation and it is crucial they are handled with appropriate tact and discretion and with excellent communication throughout.

The successful candidates will need to be experts in carrying out ER investigations with substantial experience of supporting such cases, knowledge of employment law. Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development is also required., Carrying our disciplinary, grievance, dignity at work and MHPS investigations to an excellent standard.

Maintaining rigorous records including investigation meeting notes and evidence files.

Presenting investigation reports at formal hearings.

Giving evidence at Employment Tribunal hearings.

Acting as an expert advisor on matters relating to investigations.

Reviewing ER documentation and processes relating to investigations to continually improve these.

Contributing to other Workforce projects as required., 1. Improving representation at senior levels of staff with disabilities, from black, Asian, and ethnic minorities background, identify as LGBTQ+ and women, through improved recruitment and leadership development
2. Widening access (anchor institution) and employability
3. Improving the experience of staff with disability
4. Improving the EDI literacy and confidence of trust staff through training and development
5. Making equalities mainstream

Our people are our greatest asset. When we feel supported and happy at work, this positivity reaches those very people we are here for, the patients. Engaged employees perform at their best and our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) initiatives contribute to cultivate a culture of engagement. We have four staff networks, a corporate EDI Team and a suite of programmes and events which aim to insert the 5 aspirations