Job summary
Passionate about organisation culture & creating an environment where staff feel included?Do you want to make a real difference to the day-to-day experience of colleagues?
We have an opportunity for a Head of OD and Inclusion that you might be interested in!
This is an exciting opportunity to lead on the strategic direction for the service(s) through the creation of a programme of work that will drive employee engagement, strengthening a culture and environment where staff feel included, able to speak up and one where our values are brought to life through all people practices.
As a member of the People Directorate senior leadership team you will develop an OD and Inclusion service that will enable all colleagues to be supported and valued regardless of background or circumstance. You will translate strategy into ambitious delivery plans, working in collaboration with other People teams in support of cultural change and leading your team with compassion and empathy.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 1st December 2023.
Main duties of the job
We have made progress in our delivery of improvements in culture across our Trusts and we are now looking for a skilled, passionate and articulate leader who can continue to grow this agenda and utilise their skill to further facilitate collaboration work, intervention and culture change.
You will be a highly skilled communicator and influencer, proactive in working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at system, region and national level and ensure we have and use best practice and current thinking though practical application. You will be able to identify links between patient care and culture, making a strategic case for change, supported by excellent engagement skills and broad understanding.
To be successful in this role you will need to be a real team player, able to develop effective working relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders delivering excellence through collaboration. Above all, you will be an experienced OD leader able to support, motivate and develop your team of experts to grow their capability and help UHN create an inclusive culture where our staff our fully engaged and feel highly valued.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire. Our Excellence Values: Compassion Respect Integrity Courageous Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification for a full list of roles and responsibilities.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in HR, Organisational Development or People Services
- Evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Master's degree in organisational change or similar.
- Qualifications in managing / delivering projects and programmes
- Level A & B Occupational testing
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- In-depth professional knowledge underpinned by theory and experience in relevant discipline(s) which will include Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion acquired through further training and experience over an extended period
- Up-to-date knowledge of HR & OD best practice and methodologies, employment law, employment policy and practice, CIPD codes and recommended 'best practice'
- Significant and in-depth experience as an OD Leader in a complex organisation
- Significant experience of leading process and people change in a complex organisation, balancing strategic and tactical approaches
- Competent & experienced at design/delivery of training and development interventions in the area of OD, management, EDI and/or leadership development
- n depth knowledge & experience of facilitating groups at all levels within a large organisation
- Understanding of the theoretical roots of OD
- Significant and in-depth experience of identifying and implementing organisational development interventions, with evidence of outcomes
- Experience of process redesign/re-engineering techniques
- Knowledge of employee engagement theory and current practice
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters level or equivalent level or equivalent experience of working at a senior level in HR, Organisational Development or People Services
- Evidence of highly developed specialist knowledge underpinned by theory and experience
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Master's degree in organisational change or similar.
- Qualifications in managing / delivering projects and programmes
- Level A & B Occupational testing
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- In-depth professional knowledge underpinned by theory and experience in relevant discipline(s) which will include Organisational Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion acquired through further training and experience over an extended period
- Up-to-date knowledge of HR & OD best practice and methodologies, employment law, employment policy and practice, CIPD codes and recommended 'best practice'
- Significant and in-depth experience as an OD Leader in a complex organisation
- Significant experience of leading process and people change in a complex organisation, balancing strategic and tactical approaches
- Competent & experienced at design/delivery of training and development interventions in the area of OD, management, EDI and/or leadership development
- n depth knowledge & experience of facilitating groups at all levels within a large organisation
- Understanding of the theoretical roots of OD
- Significant and in-depth experience of identifying and implementing organisational development interventions, with evidence of outcomes
- Experience of process redesign/re-engineering techniques
- Knowledge of employee engagement theory and current practice
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).
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