Job summary
We are welcoming applicants for the role of Senior OD Consultant to join our OD, Culture & Inclusion team.
The successful post holder will undertake a strategic role in supporting UHNM to develop and implement a robust programme of Organisational Development & Design (OD). Leading on OD Consultancy and embedding a business partner approach to collaborate with our divisions to deliver our People Strategy aims and cultural improvement plans.
You will be a credible, experienced professional who can evidence significant experience of consulting with and facilitating senior stakeholders in identifying areas requiring OD support and develop appropriate data driven, business focussed, action plans to improve culture, performance and team effectiveness.
You will provide effective leadership and line management of our OD Consultant team (supported by the Assistant Director of OD). Ensuring they are fully supported to deliver on our priorities, people strategy domains, action plans, divisional consultancy and individual lead portfolios.
A key element of this role will be to evaluate the 'impact and value 'of OD ensuring baseline metrics are captured through the diagnostics and contracting phases of the OD cycle and to ensure our solutions are outcome focussed and demonstrate return on effort.
Main duties of the job
This is a key senior leadership position within the OD, Culture & Inclusion team and wider People Directorate. It is expected that the post holder will have the ability to articulate and create a culture of OD and learning at all levels, gaining co-operation and commitment throughout the Trust and with wider system partners.
The successful post holder will undertake a strategic role leading on OD Consultancy and embedding a business partner approach to collaborate with our divisions to deliver our People Strategy aims and cultural improvement plans.
Develop effective relationships with colleagues in our divisions/corporate areas to influence and support service delivery and align activity to our people agenda, establishing credibility as an expert in strategic OD matters within an operational service.
Lead the implementation of aligned OD solutions ensuring a consistent approach is taken utilising diagnostics and our comprehensive toolkit of OD solutions.
You will deputise for the Assistant Director of OD as required, including operational management and taking delegated responsibility at meetings and events.
Support the Deputy Chief People Officer & Assistant Director of OD by undertaking specific projects aligned to our People Strategy to ensure the delivery of a professional and high quality people function.
You will be an approachable, kind and competent individual; driven to achieve success with the ability to influence, motivate and think at a strategic level.
Previous applicants should contact the recruiting manager before re- applying.
About us
University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales.
All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential.
UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust.
At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
For further information please contact Priscilla Handley, Assistant Director of OD, Culture & Inclusion on 01782 672033.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this role.
For further information please contact Priscilla Handley, Assistant Director of OD, Culture & Inclusion on 01782 672033.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent demonstrable experience in an OD Consultant/Practitioner role
- Specific OD practitioner accreditation (any): insights, MBTi, Hogan, Sova, 360 facilitation, ALS
- ILM L5 Coaching accreditation or equivalent experience in Coaching at a senior level
- Evidence of CPD activity undertaken in areas relevant to the remit of this role
Desirable
- Occupational/Psychometric qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading and managing staff, day to day people management, engaging a team, developing capability
- Extensive experience of implementation of OD Cycle, diagnostics, designing and delivering a range of OD interventions/solutions
- Experience of OD Consultancy, providing advice and coaching to senior leaders
- Experience of working across a range of OD portfolios (culture improvement, leadership, talent, employee wellbeing, engagement, inclusion)
- Facilitation skills / delivery of OD face to face interventions with groups of different sizes and mixed seniority
- Planning and organisational skills, managing competing deadlines and effective delegation
- Ability to analyse a range of complex data, metrics, surveys, to inform effective action
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS, across multiple sites, with different cultures and developing a system network
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and motivate a range of stakeholders at all levels, politically astute
- Strategic thinking with specific knowledge of culture change, leadership development, behaviours
- Ability to plan and prioritise a wide portfolio of work, whilst managing multiple deadlines
- Innovative with the ability to think differently and challenge current behaviours and mindsets
- Facilitation skills / delivery of OD face to face interventions with groups of different sizes and mixed seniority
- Ability to write papers / reports for senior audience (board level) and present as an OD expert
- Ability to think strategically, developing strategic frameworks and plans
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Masters or equivalent demonstrable experience in an OD Consultant/Practitioner role
- Specific OD practitioner accreditation (any): insights, MBTi, Hogan, Sova, 360 facilitation, ALS
- ILM L5 Coaching accreditation or equivalent experience in Coaching at a senior level
- Evidence of CPD activity undertaken in areas relevant to the remit of this role
Desirable
- Occupational/Psychometric qualification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of leading and managing staff, day to day people management, engaging a team, developing capability
- Extensive experience of implementation of OD Cycle, diagnostics, designing and delivering a range of OD interventions/solutions
- Experience of OD Consultancy, providing advice and coaching to senior leaders
- Experience of working across a range of OD portfolios (culture improvement, leadership, talent, employee wellbeing, engagement, inclusion)
- Facilitation skills / delivery of OD face to face interventions with groups of different sizes and mixed seniority
- Planning and organisational skills, managing competing deadlines and effective delegation
- Ability to analyse a range of complex data, metrics, surveys, to inform effective action
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS, across multiple sites, with different cultures and developing a system network
Skills, Ability & Knowledge
Essential
- Ability to influence and motivate a range of stakeholders at all levels, politically astute
- Strategic thinking with specific knowledge of culture change, leadership development, behaviours
- Ability to plan and prioritise a wide portfolio of work, whilst managing multiple deadlines
- Innovative with the ability to think differently and challenge current behaviours and mindsets
- Facilitation skills / delivery of OD face to face interventions with groups of different sizes and mixed seniority
- Ability to write papers / reports for senior audience (board level) and present as an OD expert
- Ability to think strategically, developing strategic frameworks and plans
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust
Address
Royal Stoke University Hospital
Newcastle Road
Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 6QG
Employer's website
https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
