Job summary
Pennine Care is already a great place to work but we always strive to improve so we can continue to provide top-notch patient care and create a fantastic workplace for our staff.
Are you passionate about making a difference and helping people thrive? We're on the lookout for a motivated, experienced Organisational Development Practitioner to join our small, friendly team. You will develop, deliver and embed organisational behavioural and change programmes that align with our Trust's ambitions and values.
Main duties of the job
- Support the Head of Organisational Development and Business Partnering with annual goals.
- Support the development and delivery of our refreshed leadership and development programmes
- Facilitate Trust Induction
- Contribute to our People and Organisational Development plans to boost performance and effectiveness.
- Help leaders develop strategies for performance improvement, engagement, and change management.
- Work with different teams to identify and address OD needs with tailored support.
- Offer professional consultancy to promote teamwork, improve performance, and engagement.
- Lead and manage a variety of projects related to organisational development and learning.
- Design, deliver, and evaluate learning and development workshops and team-building activities.
- Stay updated with the latest in organisational development and bring in best practices from other organisations.
- Promote a continuous improvement mindset and a positive approach to our OD services.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure effective organisational learning.
- Lead the implementation of OD-related development, including leadership talent management and succession planning.
About us
We are proud to provide high quality mental health and learning disability services, both inpatient and in the community across five boroughs of Greater Manchester - Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside and Glossop.
Our vision is for a happier and more hopeful life for everyone in our communities and our staff work hard to deliver the very best care for the people who use our services. We're really proud of our#PennineCarePeopleand do everything we can to make sure we're a great place to work.
All individuals regardless of race, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership are encouraged to apply for this post. We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of mental illness, either individually or as a carer.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- o Degree or equivalent with short courses or experience to Masters Level
- Appropriate professional qualification in organisational development or L&D eg CIPD
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
- MBTI or similar development tool
- ECDL
Knowledge
Essential
- Principles and theories of change management and leadership
- Broad understanding of the OD and L&D development agenda within the NHS
- Up to date knowledge of development and facilitation techniques and best practice methodology
- Understanding of Performance and Development Review processes and assessment of individuals knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Strategic OD
- Organisation design
- Service improvement methodologies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management skills and ability to see projects through to conclusion.
- Ability to influence and persuade, adapting personal style to meet different situations
- Excellent presentation/facilitation skills
- Confident in presenting to groups at all levels and disciplines.
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
Desirable
- Development of e-learning packages
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in OD at a senior level, in a complex environment.
- Experience of developing OD strategies, plans, policies and procedures
- Experience of supporting teams and or individuals through change
- Design team development activities and facilitate bespoke learning with multi-professional teams
- Competency based learning, and designing assessments of learning
- Work as a team member
- Working independently and managing own workload
- Managing working/ project groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in OD within the NHS
- Succession planning and Talent Management
- Experience coaching
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- o Degree or equivalent with short courses or experience to Masters Level
- Appropriate professional qualification in organisational development or L&D eg CIPD
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Masters degree
- Coaching or mentoring qualification
- MBTI or similar development tool
- ECDL
Knowledge
Essential
- Principles and theories of change management and leadership
- Broad understanding of the OD and L&D development agenda within the NHS
- Up to date knowledge of development and facilitation techniques and best practice methodology
- Understanding of Performance and Development Review processes and assessment of individuals knowledge and skills
Desirable
- Strategic OD
- Organisation design
- Service improvement methodologies
Skills and Abilities
Essential
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
- Project management skills and ability to see projects through to conclusion.
- Ability to influence and persuade, adapting personal style to meet different situations
- Excellent presentation/facilitation skills
- Confident in presenting to groups at all levels and disciplines.
- Good organisational and problem solving skills
- Maintain confidentiality and deal with situations in a sensitive manner.
Desirable
- Development of e-learning packages
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in OD at a senior level, in a complex environment.
- Experience of developing OD strategies, plans, policies and procedures
- Experience of supporting teams and or individuals through change
- Design team development activities and facilitate bespoke learning with multi-professional teams
- Competency based learning, and designing assessments of learning
- Work as a team member
- Working independently and managing own workload
- Managing working/ project groups
Desirable
- Experience of working in OD within the NHS
- Succession planning and Talent Management
- Experience coaching
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).
