Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen at the Norfolk & Norwich University Hospitals NHS Trust to work within the Organisational Development and Learning department to influence organisational improvement and change initiatives, develop leadership and management capability and help to embed our vision and values to improve staff engagement, satisfaction and well-being.
The successful candidate will offer expert professional advice and consultancy to the organisation by working closely with HR Business Partners and the Divisions to support the Organisational Development work in embedding values and behaviours, leadership development and support service improvement.
Main duties of the job
You will have experience in supporting the development, delivery and evaluation of a wide range of training and organisational development interventions that deliver sustainable improvements in individual, team and organisational performance.
The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, have previous experience in an organisational development and learning environment, delivered leadership development programmes and be able to communicate effectively at all levels in the organisation.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Sarah Pask, Associate Director of Organisational Development & Learning on 01603 289736.
Closing date: 08 October 2023
Interview date: 18th October 2023
About us
Join us at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital and be part of a workforce of over 10,000 staff!
The NNUH is one of the largest NHS trusts in the UK, providing first-class acute care for around one million people, living in Norfolk and surrounding areas. We are a teaching and research hospital, at the forefront of innovation, home to state-of-the-art facilities, such as the Quadram Institute. We are pleased to work closely with the University of East Anglia, providing teaching opportunities for our staff and placement opportunities for their students. We attract some of the best and leading professionals from across the country and are proud that our workforce represents 94 countries from across the world.
We are a friendly, collaborative hospital, working with local services and home to N&N Hospitals Charity
We can offer you the full range of NHS benefits/discounts and in addition:
- Flexible working hours
- Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy Service
- Multi Faith prayer room
- Discounted gym memberships
- Excellent pension scheme and annual leave entitlement
- Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay as you earn it
- Free Park & Ride service direct to NNUH site
- Free 24-hours confidential counselling support
- On-site Nursery
- On-site cafes offering staff discounts
- Support in career development
- Flexible staff bank
- Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars, Cycle to Work scheme and home electronics
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide Organisational Development (OD) and Leadership development expertise for the implementation of the Trusts Workforce and Education strategy to improve organisational health and performance
- Championing and embedding the Trusts PRIDE values and behaviours, acting as a role model and ambassador for the Trust
- Promote and develop a culture of innovation, quality improvement and continuous Learning and Development
- Act as an internal consultant, identifying, designing, developing, delivering and evaluating a range of bespoke OD solutions for senior leaders, teams and individuals, based on best practice and contemporary evidence
- Provide OD support and consultancy to the Divisions; sharing the work across the OD & Learning Facilitator posts to deliver a connected and co-ordinated OD service to those areas, responding to urgent requests for support
- Work with Divisional management and HR Business Partners to provide facilitation for events and team building activities, advising on content and format and developing tailored materials, where appropriate
- Be creative and innovative in the design, delivery and evaluation of leadership and management development, OD interventions, activities and events to increase engagement and raise the confidence and capability of managers
- As a subject matter expert, provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on appropriate learning and development and leadership interventions to meet individual and organisational needs, meeting budget and time constraints
- Ensure that all organisational development and leadership interventions are quality assured, accessible to clinical and non-clinical staff and meet the requirements of all internal and external standards and practices
- Act as a lead facilitator for the leadership development programmes - developing content, delivering sessions and evaluating impact
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Provide Organisational Development (OD) and Leadership development expertise for the implementation of the Trusts Workforce and Education strategy to improve organisational health and performance
- Championing and embedding the Trusts PRIDE values and behaviours, acting as a role model and ambassador for the Trust
- Promote and develop a culture of innovation, quality improvement and continuous Learning and Development
- Act as an internal consultant, identifying, designing, developing, delivering and evaluating a range of bespoke OD solutions for senior leaders, teams and individuals, based on best practice and contemporary evidence
- Provide OD support and consultancy to the Divisions; sharing the work across the OD & Learning Facilitator posts to deliver a connected and co-ordinated OD service to those areas, responding to urgent requests for support
- Work with Divisional management and HR Business Partners to provide facilitation for events and team building activities, advising on content and format and developing tailored materials, where appropriate
- Be creative and innovative in the design, delivery and evaluation of leadership and management development, OD interventions, activities and events to increase engagement and raise the confidence and capability of managers
- As a subject matter expert, provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on appropriate learning and development and leadership interventions to meet individual and organisational needs, meeting budget and time constraints
- Ensure that all organisational development and leadership interventions are quality assured, accessible to clinical and non-clinical staff and meet the requirements of all internal and external standards and practices
- Act as a lead facilitator for the leadership development programmes - developing content, delivering sessions and evaluating impact
Please refer to the Job Description for the full specification of responsibilities and requirements for this post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree level qualifications or equivalent experience
- Professional training qualifications (e.g. CIPD) or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of delivering successful OD projects and training programmes
- Significant experience of the full learning cycle of LNA/TNA, design, delivery and evaluation
- Experience of working with individuals and teams to develop their effectiveness using a range of bespoke development activities/interventions
Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of organisational development theories and their practical application
- Excellent group facilitation, presentation and communications skills
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and disseminate complex information
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- 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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Relevant Degree level qualifications or equivalent experience
- Professional training qualifications (e.g. CIPD) or equivalent qualification
Experience
Essential
- A proven track record of delivering successful OD projects and training programmes
- Significant experience of the full learning cycle of LNA/TNA, design, delivery and evaluation
- Experience of working with individuals and teams to develop their effectiveness using a range of bespoke development activities/interventions
Skills
Essential
- Expert knowledge of organisational development theories and their practical application
- Excellent group facilitation, presentation and communications skills
- Ability to assimilate, analyse and disseminate complex information
Attitude, aptitude
Essential
- 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
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).
