Job summary
We are looking for a creative and passionate people professional who is highly experienced in delivering impactful organisational development and culture improvement at a senior level.
You will support the Assistant Director of OD at a strategic level to take forward inclusive leadership and people capability and lead transformational change programmes at pace.
An effective and compassionate leader, you will lead and supporting the People Development Team to deliver a modern learning & OD function that supports the Trust's future direction. The team is responsible for organisational & culture development, EDI, leadership and management development, library and knowledge services, appraisals, talent development, apprenticeships, clinical and non-clinical training delivery, e-learning, coaching and team development.
Interviews will take place on 20th December 2023.
Main duties of the job
You will drive and influence large scale cultural and transformational work including OD diagnostic work and design, and will deliver and evaluate a range of innovative OD programmes and interventions across the Trust.
As a member of the Workforce and OD Directorate's senior management team you will contribute to the delivery, development and implementation of the Trust's People Plan and be responsible for achieving results against this plan.
You will work in partnership with Divisional HR Business Managers and members of the OD Service to deliver first class and seamless support to divisional management teams to help them deliver their workforce and OD agendas, continue to improve staff experience and promote a positive learning culture.
You will also work with Trust partners across the Bolton locality to support the Team Bolton People & Culture Programme.
About us
We are a high-performing Trust delivering services to the people of Bolton and beyond, both from the Royal Bolton Hospital and throughout a number of community settings. We are also heavily engaged with the locality across Bolton with a number of partner organisations.
Our staff regularly tell us, via the NHS Staff Survey, that the Trust is a great place to work and we are very proud of that. We will ensure we support your career and developmental needs at every stage and we are committed to creating a personal development plan that helps you be the best you can be.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full range of duties of the role. If you have any questions about this opportunity please do not hesitate to get in touch using the contact details below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the attached job description for the full range of duties of the role. If you have any questions about this opportunity please do not hesitate to get in touch using the contact details below. We look forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost Graduate Qualification CIPD or similar OD body or equivalent experience oRecognised healthcare leadership qualification or similar oMaster's Degree or similar or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- experience in Psychometric testing
- project management qualification
- Coaching qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- excellent communication skills
- Excellent numerical and reasoning skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strategic visioning skills relating to OD&L
- Highly developed OD practice skill-set
- knowledge of key current culture change approaches in local, regional and national networks and issues outside the organisation and how these impact on the Trust
Desirable
- experience of budget management
Experience
Essential
- work in NHS or similar complex organisatio
- leadership & management experience
- ability to work with all levels including exec and deputy exec
- design, delivery, & evaluation of OD programmes and interventions
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oPost Graduate Qualification CIPD or similar OD body or equivalent experience oRecognised healthcare leadership qualification or similar oMaster's Degree or similar or equivalent level of experience
Desirable
- experience in Psychometric testing
- project management qualification
- Coaching qualification
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- excellent communication skills
- Excellent numerical and reasoning skills
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strategic visioning skills relating to OD&L
- Highly developed OD practice skill-set
- knowledge of key current culture change approaches in local, regional and national networks and issues outside the organisation and how these impact on the Trust
Desirable
- experience of budget management
Experience
Essential
- work in NHS or similar complex organisatio
- leadership & management experience
- ability to work with all levels including exec and deputy exec
- design, delivery, & evaluation of OD programmes and interventions
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).
