Workforce and OD Officer
The closing date is 24 June 2025
Job summary
Are you an aspiring HR or OD Practitioner ready to make a real difference?
If you have the passion, skills, and mind-set to deliver a proactive and supportive HR function -- or if you already have the knowledge, experience, and drive to help shape our organisation -- this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Join our dedicated Workforce & OD team and support colleagues who deliver front-line mental health and disability services across a large geographical footprint. This role will see you embedded within one of our Community Care Groups, allowing you to tailor your support to local populations and their unique needs.
Main duties of the job
What will you be doing?
- Delivering a proactive HR service, aligned to operational priorities.
- Supporting staff wellbeing, in an environment where all colleagues feel valued.
- Working collaboratively with managers and staff to ensure positive staff experiences.
- Promoting health & wellbeing initiatives, ensuring staff feel supported and acknowledged.
- Supporting workforce development and organisational change in a dynamic environment.
In addition, the post holder will:
- Provide operational human resources and organisational development support.
- Manage and support a group of stakeholders as the first point of contact for their Workforce and OD needs.
- Deliver effective guidance on an array of employee relations matters and provide invaluable workforce policy guidance.
- Build a caseload to support managers with absence management, performance management, flexible working, adjustments, and ad hoc employment matters.
- Support the Workforce and OD Manager in implementing organisational development and change processes across the Trust, fulfilling legal requirements and developing the effectiveness of teams and services.
About us
We aim to attract and retain a diverse, talented and committed workforce, who are caring and compassionate, and therefore able to meet the demands of the modern NHS now and in the future. In return we can offer a dynamic working environment in which to build a career.
Why join us?
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive Workforce & OD team.
- Play a vital role in supporting front-line mental health and disability services.
- Contribute to creating a workplace where staff feel valued and can thrive.
- Enjoy opportunities to develop your role in line with operational priorities and personal career aspirations.
Details
Date posted
10 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£29,970 to £36,483 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
12 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
263-SS25-045-LB
Job locations
Hopewood Park Hospital
Ryhope
SR2 0NB
Employer details
Employer name
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and wear (CNTW) NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Hopewood Park Hospital
Ryhope
SR2 0NB
Employer's website
https://www.cntw.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Group Head of Workforce and OD Community Services
Emma Rushmer or Paula Westley
07774895827
