Job summary
The Organisational Development (OD) Officer role is a vital development position within our Organisational Development department, designed to support and contribute to the broad spectrum of OD initiatives and activities, that underpin the UHCW People Strategy.
As a developmental role, it offers the unique opportunity for individuals to immerse themselves in the dynamic field of OD, providing foundational support in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of OD strategies and interventions aimed at enhancing organisational health and performance, culture, and employee engagement.
Ideal candidates for this position are those who are passionate about personal and professional growth, with a keen interest in contributing to the development and implementation of innovative OD solutions. This role serves as a stepping stone for individuals looking to build a career in OD, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a variety of OD processes and projects.
Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
As a foundational role within the Organisational Development (OD) Team, the Band 5 OD Officer supports the implementation and coordination of OD activities in alignment with the UHCW People Strategy.
This developmental position offers the chance to gain specialist knowledge and hands-on experience in OD practices, contributing to the enhancement of organisational culture, leadership development, and team performance. The OD Officer will work under the guidance of senior OD professionals to support various OD interventions and projects, promoting effective change management and continuous improvement within the organisation.
*Please be advised that competencies must be met within 2 years time frame if offered developmental post*
The post holder, with direction and support from the Organisational Development Manager and Team will contribute by:
oScoping requirements
oIdentifying and analysing issues and problems
oDesigning, developing, and implementing/facilitating interventions/projects
oEvaluating impact and outcomes
oReporting and reflecting on outcomes
Organisational development areas that this role will co-ordinate, support or be involved in will include:
- UHCW Leader Programme
- Coaching and mentoring
- Behaviour and culture change
- OD capability development
- Performance development and improvement
- Team development Leadership and management development
- Talent development and management.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support for OD Strategy Implementation: Assist in the coordination of OD activities that support the UHCW People Strategy, under the guidance of the OD Team.
- Provision of OD Support: Act as a support point for providing OD advice and guidance to individuals and teams, facilitating the development of a positive organisational culture and effective team dynamics.
- Contribution to Development Programs: Support the delivery and evaluation of key development programmes, including leadership training and management skills development, contributing to the nurturing of future organisational leaders.
- OD Intervention Support: Assist in the scoping, designing, and implementing of OD interventions, focusing on areas such as coaching, mentoring, performance improvement, and team development.
- Evaluation and Reporting: Support the evaluation of the impact of OD interventions, assisting in the collection and analysis of feedback and outcomes.
- Contribute to project management activities of the team e.g. developing project plans; drafting progress reports; suggesting key performance measures, raising issues and risks etc.
- Support planning, administration and logistics for OD e.g. taking responsibility for organising events and conferences; for liaising with internal and external parties, booking resources and managing and delegating support from the wider team.
- Curate, develop and maintain up-to-date information and OD resources for staff use
- Support the develop content and communications that support the work of the team e.g. presentations, reports, emails, newsletters, marketing material etc.
- Support the integration of equality, diversity, and inclusion practices in OD
- Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, peers across the Trust, internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional manner that reflects the values and principles of the Trust and OD
- Use own initiative to make changes that improves the work of the team and supports establishing successful OD practices.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Support for OD Strategy Implementation: Assist in the coordination of OD activities that support the UHCW People Strategy, under the guidance of the OD Team.
- Provision of OD Support: Act as a support point for providing OD advice and guidance to individuals and teams, facilitating the development of a positive organisational culture and effective team dynamics.
- Contribution to Development Programs: Support the delivery and evaluation of key development programmes, including leadership training and management skills development, contributing to the nurturing of future organisational leaders.
- OD Intervention Support: Assist in the scoping, designing, and implementing of OD interventions, focusing on areas such as coaching, mentoring, performance improvement, and team development.
- Evaluation and Reporting: Support the evaluation of the impact of OD interventions, assisting in the collection and analysis of feedback and outcomes.
- Contribute to project management activities of the team e.g. developing project plans; drafting progress reports; suggesting key performance measures, raising issues and risks etc.
- Support planning, administration and logistics for OD e.g. taking responsibility for organising events and conferences; for liaising with internal and external parties, booking resources and managing and delegating support from the wider team.
- Curate, develop and maintain up-to-date information and OD resources for staff use
- Support the develop content and communications that support the work of the team e.g. presentations, reports, emails, newsletters, marketing material etc.
- Support the integration of equality, diversity, and inclusion practices in OD
- Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, peers across the Trust, internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional manner that reflects the values and principles of the Trust and OD
- Use own initiative to make changes that improves the work of the team and supports establishing successful OD practices.
For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
