Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional and
experienced Deputy Director of Workforce & Organisational Development (OD)
to join our Trust and play a crucial role in shaping the future of our Workforce
Strategy. This senior leadership role offers a unique opportunity for an
individual passionate about transformational leadership, employee engagement,
and organisational development to make a significant impact for our staff and
patients.
You will play a pivotal role in shaping the
future of the workforce, have opportunity for personal and professional
development in a supportive, innovative environment and work in a culture that
values inclusion, continuous learning, and collaborative leadership.
Working for South
Tyneside and Sunderland NHS FT you will feel a sense of belonging and
inclusion, you will have the opportunity to grow and develop, feel cared for,
valued and supported.
You will
be accountable to the Director of Workforce & Organisational Development
and will provide senior leadership across a range of key workforce functions.
You will be responsible for leading and developing the following areas:
- Organisational and Workforce Development and
Learning
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
- Employee Services
- Occupational Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Relations
Main duties of the job
This is a
transformational leadership role where you will work closely with senior
leaders to support the development and delivery of workforce and inclusion
strategies that align with the Trusts organisational objectives.
You will be an inclusive leader,
treating people fairly with civility and respect, encouraging communication and
collaboration and seeking continuous learning and improvement. You will be a
member of CIPD and have a masters level qualification or equivalent level of
knowledge gained though qualification plus significant experience working in
Human Resources / Organisational Development.
You will have extensive experience in a senior
leadership role within Workforce & Organisational Development or a similar
HR-related field. A strong background in workforce strategy,
organisational change, employee relations, and talent management. Proven ability to lead complex projects and drive
transformation across multiple workforce functions and experience in driving
digital development and improving the efficiency of workforce and OD systems
and processes.
For an informal discussion regarding this post, please contact Sonia Atkinson, Deputy Director of HR & OD, or Kath Griffin, Executive Director of HR & OD on 0191 565 6256 Ext 42049.
About us
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One Team One Trust - There are many reasons to work at our Trust. From our commitment to putting people first to our accessible services and award winning teams. We have a passion for research, innovation and tackling inequalities. We are committed to respect, fairness and civility and promote a compassionate, caring and positive culture / working environment.
We welcome all applications irrespective of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion/belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity and in particular those from under- represented groups. Looking after our workforces health and wellbeing is a priority for STSFT. We also provide access to high quality education, training, career progression and support. Flexible working is supported via the Trust's Flexible Working Policy.
The Trust employs around 8,300 people and provides a range of hospital services to a local community of around 430,000 residents. We also provide a range of more specialised services outside this area, in some cases to a population as great as 860,000. We offer our staff outstanding benefits - Fitness Centre (SRH), libraries at both hospital sites, chaplaincy support and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements. The Trust will not accept applications which are found to be AI generated.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is a
senior professional workforce lead for the Trust, accountable to the Director
of Workforce & Organisational Development and is responsible for providing
senior leadership and direction to the following key workforce functions:
- Organisational and Workforce
Development and Learning
- Employee Services
- Occupational Health &
Wellbeing
- Employee Relations
This is a
transformational leadership role and the postholder will be a key contributor
in the development and delivery of workforce and inclusion strategies to
support the Trust organisational objectives.
The postholder will
provide high level subject matter expertise, advice, guidance and support to
workforce & OD colleagues and the wider Trust, across the areas of
organisational change, service and team redesign, workforce strategy, policy
and employment law, terms and conditions and reward and remuneration.
In partnership with
other leaders, there will be a focus on supporting the development of best
employment practices, organisational cultural development and recruitment and
retention.
The postholder will also support digital development across
the Workforce & OD teams to improve efficiency, accessibility, and overall
effectiveness of workforce systems and processes.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The postholder is a
senior professional workforce lead for the Trust, accountable to the Director
of Workforce & Organisational Development and is responsible for providing
senior leadership and direction to the following key workforce functions:
- Organisational and Workforce
Development and Learning
- Employee Services
- Occupational Health &
Wellbeing
- Employee Relations
This is a
transformational leadership role and the postholder will be a key contributor
in the development and delivery of workforce and inclusion strategies to
support the Trust organisational objectives.
The postholder will
provide high level subject matter expertise, advice, guidance and support to
workforce & OD colleagues and the wider Trust, across the areas of
organisational change, service and team redesign, workforce strategy, policy
and employment law, terms and conditions and reward and remuneration.
In partnership with
other leaders, there will be a focus on supporting the development of best
employment practices, organisational cultural development and recruitment and
retention.
The postholder will also support digital development across
the Workforce & OD teams to improve efficiency, accessibility, and overall
effectiveness of workforce systems and processes.
PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DETAILS OF THE POST.
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational management across a wide range of deliverables encompassing team performance /significant budgetary management and staff management across a range of workforce functions.
- Strong track record of managing change successfully in highly complex environments
- Significant experience of direct management and development of professional staff as well as using communication and relationship skills to coach and challenge Board, executive leaders and senior leaders
- Experience of enabling a positive and sustainable culture shift to deliver a positive employment experience and improve service performance.
- Experience of increasing staff engagement across own team and wider, complex organisation.
- Proven track record of implementing change and leadership, cultural, wellbeing and equality initiatives
- Experience of partnership working and consultations with Trade Unions
- Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders within and external to the organisation
- Change management, TUPE, re-designing of teams and new ways of working to meet strategic objectives and to increase workforce productivity and efficiency
- Complex ER cases, including MHPS
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPD
- Masters qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained through qualification plus significant experience of working at the required level in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing academic and professional training and development (CPD).
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current HR and workforce legislation and best practice
- Understanding of the context in which NHS Workforce services are provided
- In depth and highly specialised knowledge over a range functions combined with broad experience gained over an extended period including an understanding and knowledge of culture issues and theories.
- Ability to work with partners to develop innovative approaches to workforce change through culture, engagement, leadership, health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and training and development
- Ability to forge productive working partnerships on local, regional and national levels
- Competent in the theory and application of OD tools and techniques
- Able to work strategically and deal with conflicting priorities
- Ability to manage projects and multiple/diverse complex tasks requiring analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to drive improvement through coaching and performance management
- Ability to challenge ways of working and facilitate change
- Personal resilience in the face of challenge and able to deliver high quality work under pressure
Person Specification
Physical Skills
Essential
- Ability to meet the travel requirements of the post
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of strategic and operational management across a wide range of deliverables encompassing team performance /significant budgetary management and staff management across a range of workforce functions.
- Strong track record of managing change successfully in highly complex environments
- Significant experience of direct management and development of professional staff as well as using communication and relationship skills to coach and challenge Board, executive leaders and senior leaders
- Experience of enabling a positive and sustainable culture shift to deliver a positive employment experience and improve service performance.
- Experience of increasing staff engagement across own team and wider, complex organisation.
- Proven track record of implementing change and leadership, cultural, wellbeing and equality initiatives
- Experience of partnership working and consultations with Trade Unions
- Demonstrable experience of collaborative working with key stakeholders within and external to the organisation
- Change management, TUPE, re-designing of teams and new ways of working to meet strategic objectives and to increase workforce productivity and efficiency
- Complex ER cases, including MHPS
Qualifications
Essential
- MCIPD
- Masters qualification or equivalent level of knowledge gained through qualification plus significant experience of working at the required level in relevant discipline
- Evidence of continuing academic and professional training and development (CPD).
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Expert knowledge of current HR and workforce legislation and best practice
- Understanding of the context in which NHS Workforce services are provided
- In depth and highly specialised knowledge over a range functions combined with broad experience gained over an extended period including an understanding and knowledge of culture issues and theories.
- Ability to work with partners to develop innovative approaches to workforce change through culture, engagement, leadership, health and wellbeing, equality and inclusion and training and development
- Ability to forge productive working partnerships on local, regional and national levels
- Competent in the theory and application of OD tools and techniques
- Able to work strategically and deal with conflicting priorities
- Ability to manage projects and multiple/diverse complex tasks requiring analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence, persuade and negotiate
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to drive improvement through coaching and performance management
- Ability to challenge ways of working and facilitate change
- Personal resilience in the face of challenge and able to deliver high quality work under pressure
Additional information
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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