Job summary
As a key member of the Organisational Development Team, the Organisational Development Consultant will support the design, development and delivery of organisational development activity across the Trust.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across the People Directorate and operational services, the post holder will contribute to the diagnosis of organisational and team development needs and support the design and implementation of appropriate OD interventions.
The role will provide specialist advice and guidance on organisational development approaches to individuals, teams and services, supporting improvements in leadership capability, team effectiveness and organisational culture & values.
Working with the wider OD team, the post holder will contribute to the development and implementation of organisational development practice across the Trust and support the delivery of key leadership and management development programmes, including the UHCW Leader Programme and Step into Management, as well as contributing to the development of future leadership and organisational development initiatives.
Closing Date: Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Please apply for this job as soon as you can, if interested.
Main duties of the job
- Act as an initial point of contact for the Organisational Development Team, providing advice and guidance on OD services to support individuals, teams and services across the Trust.
- Respond to enquiries using professional judgement, offering advice, signposting or referral in line with Trust values and OD principles.
- Manage requests for OD support, assessing need and determining appropriate action, seeking guidance from senior colleagues where more complex interventions are required (e.g. coaching, mentoring, team or leadership development).
- Support the management of demand for OD activity, contributing to the coordination of workload, priorities and capacity.
- Support and contribute to OD projects and interventions within the People Directorate.
- Work collaboratively to diagnose organisational, leadership and team development needs, supporting the design and delivery of interventions that enable service improvement and cultural development.
- Support the delivery of leadership and management programmes, including the UHCW Leader Programme and Step into Management.
- Contribute to the evaluation and continuous improvement of OD practice and programmes.
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
Lead or collaborate in the design and facilitation of organisational development activities including:
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Learning and development activities such as Leadership and management development, coaching and mentoring support
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Team development interventions to support improved team effectiveness, collaboration and service improvement
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Workshops, structured conversations and facilitated sessions that support organisational learning and Development
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Meetings, staff engagement events and development forums
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Focus groups and staff engagement activities that inform organisational Development work
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Interviews and structured discussions that support organisational diagnosis, evaluation and improvement activity
Contribute to and support the management of organisational Development projects, including developing project plans, contributing to progress reporting, identifying key measures of success and highlighting emerging risks or issues.
Support the planning and coordination of organisational Development activity, including organising workshops, learning events and development sessions, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring appropriate resources are in place to support delivery.
Use data and insight to inform organisational Development practice, including the interpretation of staff survey findings, behavioural and Values-based diagnostics, evaluation data and other organisational intelligence sources.
Support the use of psychometric and diagnostic tools, where appropriate, to inform Leadership, team and organisational Development activity, ensuring these are used ethically, proportionately and in line with Trust guidance.
Develop, curate and maintain organisational Development resources, tools and guidance to support individuals, teams and services across the Trust.
Develop content and communications that support the work of the Organisational Development Team, including presentations, reports, briefing papers and learning materials.
Support the integration of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within organisational Development activity, ensuring interventions reflect inclusive practice and support the Trusts commitment to fairness, respect and belonging.
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues across the Trust and with external partners, working collaboratively to support organisational Development priorities.
Use initiative and professional judgement to identify opportunities for improvement within organisational Development practice and contribute to the continuous Development of the OD function.
For further details of the job role please see the attached job description.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Lead or collaborate in the design and facilitation of organisational development activities including:
-
Learning and development activities such as Leadership and management development, coaching and mentoring support
-
Team development interventions to support improved team effectiveness, collaboration and service improvement
-
Workshops, structured conversations and facilitated sessions that support organisational learning and Development
-
Meetings, staff engagement events and development forums
-
Focus groups and staff engagement activities that inform organisational Development work
-
Interviews and structured discussions that support organisational diagnosis, evaluation and improvement activity
Contribute to and support the management of organisational Development projects, including developing project plans, contributing to progress reporting, identifying key measures of success and highlighting emerging risks or issues.
Support the planning and coordination of organisational Development activity, including organising workshops, learning events and development sessions, liaising with internal and external stakeholders and ensuring appropriate resources are in place to support delivery.
Use data and insight to inform organisational Development practice, including the interpretation of staff survey findings, behavioural and Values-based diagnostics, evaluation data and other organisational intelligence sources.
Support the use of psychometric and diagnostic tools, where appropriate, to inform Leadership, team and organisational Development activity, ensuring these are used ethically, proportionately and in line with Trust guidance.
Develop, curate and maintain organisational Development resources, tools and guidance to support individuals, teams and services across the Trust.
Develop content and communications that support the work of the Organisational Development Team, including presentations, reports, briefing papers and learning materials.
Support the integration of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within organisational Development activity, ensuring interventions reflect inclusive practice and support the Trusts commitment to fairness, respect and belonging.
Build and maintain effective professional relationships with colleagues across the Trust and with external partners, working collaboratively to support organisational Development priorities.
Use initiative and professional judgement to identify opportunities for improvement within organisational Development practice and contribute to the continuous Development of the OD function.
For further details of the job role please see the attached job description.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Experience
Essential
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Desirable
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
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 Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
Employer's website
https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)
