Job summary
We are excited to expand ournewly formed People Development Team with up to 2.0 wte new roles, People Development Practitioners. The practitioners will focus on designing, delivering and evaluating People Development interventions, such as apprenticeship training routes, in-house leadership and management development and Trust Induction. The post holder will advise and coach colleagues about the development and careers offers available to them, including promoting high quality appraisal conversations, and commitment to lifelong learning. It is an exciting time to join the People Development Team at Gloucestershire Hospitals, as we embed a restorative, just and learning culture, and the NHS People Promise in all that we do to improve staff experience and support colleagues' development.
Expected Interview Date: 11/08/2025
Main duties of the job
To oversee the design, development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based educational activities and resources for a variety of stakeholders, ensuring they are inclusive and responsive to diverse learning needs and styles.
To oversee the evaluation and quality assurance of our service activity through the collation, analysis and reporting of data from a range of sources, using insights to inform the continuous improvement and development of educational programmes.
To collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and engage with communities of practice to effectively undertake projects related to the wider Education, Learning and Culture portfolio.
To provide support and supervision of E&PD colleagues, including operational matters and focused activity related to health, wellbeing and development of others.
Championing the Trust values and promoting a culture of learning and development in the organisation, supporting the delivery of the Trust Strategy.
About us
At Gloucestershire Hospitals, we're proud to put our people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the 'best care for everyone'.
Health and wellbeing - We are committed to a culture where staff feel able to openly raise their concerns with the clear expectation that they will be listened to, their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. We have a Lead for Freedom To Speak Up Guardian who is working closely with staff to understand and support safe speaking up in the Trust.
We also have a staff advice and support hub that will help you to make the right choices for your health because it puts all the information you need in one place. Whether you're looking for information about your physical, emotional or financial wellbeing, we can help support you.
Career growth - We believe in supporting people on their leadership journey and unlocking their potential at all career levels. We offer a range of programmes, pathways, support and talent pools to get you ready for your next steps and to create our own talent pipelines of brilliant leaders.
Job description
Job responsibilities
People Development is a new and evolving service within the wider Education, Learning and Culture Portfolio. This role will be required to:
Leadership and Management Training
Apprenticeships
Trust Induction
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Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of the Trusts induction programme, ensuring all new starters are welcomed, informed, and equipped for their roles.
Appraisals
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Support managers in embedding effective appraisal practices across the Trust, through training provision, allocation of resources, ensuring policy adherence and guidance.
People Development Tools and Resources
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Oversee the Trusts career and work experience programmes, including outreach to local schools, colleges, and universities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
People Development is a new and evolving service within the wider Education, Learning and Culture Portfolio. This role will be required to:
Leadership and Management Training
Apprenticeships
Trust Induction
-
Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of the Trusts induction programme, ensuring all new starters are welcomed, informed, and equipped for their roles.
Appraisals
-
Support managers in embedding effective appraisal practices across the Trust, through training provision, allocation of resources, ensuring policy adherence and guidance.
People Development Tools and Resources
-
Oversee the Trusts career and work experience programmes, including outreach to local schools, colleges, and universities.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing professional development and relevant training experiences
- Qualification in delivery of training/education or relevant experience
- Evidence of study at level 5 study in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Trained in coaching methodologies and accredited by a relevant body
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership and management programs within a large, complex organisation
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience co-ordinating learning programmes (i.e. Apprenticeships, undergraduate, T-levels), involving training providers, employers and prospective learners
- Relevant experience in healthcare settings, and/or other public service organisations
- Demonstrated ability to lead educational projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of people centred development methodologies (incl. coaching, mentoring, appraisal, supervision)
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge supporting work experience opportunities within healthcare settings, or other public service organisations
Skills
Essential
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Analytical mindset, capable of interpreting data and applying insights to drive improvements
- Ability to lead and influence without formal authority, fostering collaboration across teams
Desirable
- Use of Business Intelligence, or Artificial Intelligence to create efficiencies in data management and reporting of healthcare workforce information and financial reports
- Confident using Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Teams
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Evidence of Continuing professional development and relevant training experiences
- Qualification in delivery of training/education or relevant experience
- Evidence of study at level 5 study in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Desirable
- Trained in coaching methodologies and accredited by a relevant body
Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in designing, delivering, and evaluating leadership and management programs within a large, complex organisation
Desirable
- Demonstrable experience co-ordinating learning programmes (i.e. Apprenticeships, undergraduate, T-levels), involving training providers, employers and prospective learners
- Relevant experience in healthcare settings, and/or other public service organisations
- Demonstrated ability to lead educational projects
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge & experience of people centred development methodologies (incl. coaching, mentoring, appraisal, supervision)
Desirable
- Demonstrable knowledge supporting work experience opportunities within healthcare settings, or other public service organisations
Skills
Essential
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse audiences
- Analytical mindset, capable of interpreting data and applying insights to drive improvements
- Ability to lead and influence without formal authority, fostering collaboration across teams
Desirable
- Use of Business Intelligence, or Artificial Intelligence to create efficiencies in data management and reporting of healthcare workforce information and financial reports
- Confident using Microsoft packages, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Teams
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.
