Bank Investigation Officer
At a glance
- Band
- Band 7
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Part-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
The Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking experienced Investigation Officers to conduct employee relations investigations on an ad hoc basis. This role involves leading investigations into various employee relations matters, ensuring objectivity and adherence to Trust policies. You will gather and analyse sensitive information, establish facts, and produce comprehensive investigation reports for formal hearings. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in workplace investigations, working independently with excellent analytical and organisational skills.
Essential criteria
- Degree or equivalent level experience
- Evidence of further relevant study, i.e. Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- Graduate CIPD or equivalent
- Significant experience of providing high level HR advice
- Some experience of working in a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrable significant experience of undertaking investigations
- Significant experience of presenting investigation reports at formal hearings
Desirable criteria
- Previous NHS or Public Sector experience
- Skills, abilities and knowledge
- Knowledge of employment law and best practice
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills to enable the effective communication of complex issues.
- Ability to analyse information obtained during the investigation process which may be complex and conflicting, to establish what may reasonably be believed to have happened.
- Ability to use own initiative and judgement in dealing with complex, sensitive and contentious matters
- Ability to work independently while identifying factors that require escalation/reporting where required
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrable professional, efficient and proactive approach to work
- Effective and adaptable interpersonal approaches which are appropriate to the situation
- Fully conversant in Microsoft office software
- Attitude, aptitude
- 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
- Qualifications/training and professional development
- Degree or equivalent level experience
- Evidence of further relevant study, i.e. Masters level qualification or equivalent experience
- Graduate CIPD or equivalent
- Significant experience of providing high level HR advice
- Some experience of working in a large and complex organisation.
- Demonstrable significant experience of undertaking investigations
- Significant experience of presenting investigation reports at formal hearings
- Previous NHS or Public Sector experience
- Skills, abilities and knowledge
- Knowledge of employment law and best practice
- Highly developed verbal and written communication skills to enable the effective communication of complex issues.
- Ability to analyse information obtained during the investigation process which may be complex and conflicting, to establish what may reasonably be believed to have happened.
- Ability to use own initiative and judgement in dealing with complex, sensitive and contentious matters
- Ability to work independently while identifying factors that require escalation/reporting where required
- Excellent organisational skills
- Demonstrable professional, efficient and proactive approach to work
- Effective and adaptable interpersonal approaches which are appropriate to the situation
- Fully conversant in Microsoft office software
- Attitude, aptitude
- 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
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 7 at £46,148 – £52,809 a year, across England.
This advert: £49,387 – £56,515 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital
Bank Investigation Officer
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (NNUH) is seeking experienced Investigation Officers to undertake employee relations investigations on an ad hoc basis, as required.
This role is integral to supporting fair, thorough and timely employee relations processes across the Trust. Working closely with the Commissioning Manager, you will lead investigations into a range of employee relations matters, ensuring that investigations are conducted objectively, proportionately and in line with Trust policies and procedures.
You will be responsible for gathering and analysing sensitive information, which may be complex, conflicting and highly confidential. Using your professional judgement and investigative skills, you will establish the relevant facts, consider all available evidence and produce clear, comprehensive and high-quality investigation reports for consideration at formal hearings.
We are looking for highly professional individuals who have significant experience in conducting workplace investigations and can work independently with minimal supervision. You will possess excellent analytical, interpersonal and organisational skills, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
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