Job summary
INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY
Organisational Development Practitioner Permanent
The purpose of the role is to support Care Group and Support Service staff to develop the skills they require to be effective and compassionate leaders. Through the design, delivery and evaluation of organisational development interventions, including programmes and training sessions. Provide change management and service improvement support to specific projects where expert knowledge is required, mentoring staff to grow their skills and capability to lead interventions in the future.
Main duties of the job
Design and deliver general and tailored OD interventions to teams that result in behaviour change and performance and process improvement.
Evaluate learning and organisational development activities and measure the impact of these on individual, team, organisational objectives.
Provide professional support to care groups and corporate services, ensuring that learning and organisational development is given a high profile and contributes effectively to the needs of the business.
Identify risks and issues within teams or services that may impact on the safety and quality of patient care, communicating these with appropriate parties and supporting the agreement of actions to improve or resolve them.
Promote employee engagement and an enabling culture across the Trust by creating effective relationships, partnership working and supporting line managers to become effective leaders, through providing advice, guidance, support, coaching and experiential learning.
About us
At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.
Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.
- Being a clinically led organisation
- Quality and safety at the heart
- A positive patient experience every time
- A great place to work
- Managing our money well
As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants
Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.
Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.
Disclosure and Barring Service:
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.
The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:
Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.
NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:
27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years
Flexible working Scheme
NHS Discounts*
Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*
Excellent opportunities for development*
Competitive NHS Pension scheme
Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems
*Subject to eligibility
Important Information
Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.
If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.
Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Membership of professional network e.g. CIPD
- Mentoring or Coaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of enabling and embedding change practices in a large, complex and fast moving organisation
- Interpreting OD theory to practically apply it in different situations
- Experience of coaching and mentoring others either individually or in groups
- Experience of creating workable solutions that 'fit' the business, rather than 'by the book' best practice
- Experience of facilitating groups and delivering training
- Experience of OD techniques and best practice
- Knowledge of public sector service delivery, quality and performance
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement methodology including 'Lean' and organisational change
- Knowledge of current political influences on NHS provision
- Demonstrable experience in organisational development, leadership development and training experience leading to behaviour change and performance improvement
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting an example to all.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to network and influence others.
- Proficient user of IT equipment and software applications
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales
- Committed to developing a culture that promotes, learning, equality and values diversity
- Standard keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Ability to self manage and motivate
- Able to inspire confidence and gain engagement from senior leaders
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a virtual team
- Confident and professional manner
- Self-aware, understands influence of self on others
- Demonstrable commitment to lifelong learning
- Access to transport to move freely between organisation sites
- Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours
- Support equality and diversity
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Postgraduate diploma or equivalent knowledge and experience
Desirable
- Membership of professional network e.g. CIPD
- Mentoring or Coaching qualification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Experience of enabling and embedding change practices in a large, complex and fast moving organisation
- Interpreting OD theory to practically apply it in different situations
- Experience of coaching and mentoring others either individually or in groups
- Experience of creating workable solutions that 'fit' the business, rather than 'by the book' best practice
- Experience of facilitating groups and delivering training
- Experience of OD techniques and best practice
- Knowledge of public sector service delivery, quality and performance
Desirable
- Knowledge of service improvement methodology including 'Lean' and organisational change
- Knowledge of current political influences on NHS provision
- Demonstrable experience in organisational development, leadership development and training experience leading to behaviour change and performance improvement
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- Demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting an example to all.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to network and influence others.
- Proficient user of IT equipment and software applications
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales
- Committed to developing a culture that promotes, learning, equality and values diversity
- Standard keyboard skills
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
Desirable
- Project management skills
- Ability to self manage and motivate
- Able to inspire confidence and gain engagement from senior leaders
Other requirements
Essential
- Ability to work flexibly as part of a virtual team
- Confident and professional manner
- Self-aware, understands influence of self on others
- Demonstrable commitment to lifelong learning
- Access to transport to move freely between organisation sites
- Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours
- Support equality and diversity
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).
