Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

OD & Leadership Facilitator

The closing date is 10 March 2026

Job summary

The post hold will be responsible for supporting the development of people across the organisation by designing and delivering leadership programmes, facilitating organisational development (OD) interventions.

The post holder will ensure high-quality service delivery, supporting leadership and service improvement, contributes to specialist people development strategies, and provides accurate data, guidance and advice to meet organisational objectives and performance indicators.

It is essential that the post holder role models compassionate and inclusive leadership by engaging, enabling and empowering others; using coaching to promote ownership of learning and quality improvement; and facilitating team working and collaboration across organisational boundaries.

Main duties of the job

To provide and support the best development for our people

Facilitate OD Interventions to support leadership and service improvement across the organisation.

To plan and deliver on leadership programmes

To deliver projects and strategies in order to provide a high-quality service and ensure the organisation meets a range of key performance indicators.

To contribute to the design and delivery of specialist projects and programmes linked to people development strategies and action plans

To support quality assurance and improvement by ensuring all data collected is accurate and supported on appropriate systems.

To provide information, advice and guidance to service users linked to People Development needs.

About us

The successful candidate will support and inspire our current and future Leadership and Organisational Development working in collaboration with the Organisational Development Team and wider stakeholders to continuously build on our success in promoting and supporting teams and services across the organisation. With support and guidance from the Specialist Practitioner within Leadership and Organisational Development, they will have trust and psychological safety to try new ideas and new ways of working in accordance with local and national guidance.

Being part of this growing team who have a great reputation due to their Leadership and Organisational Development offering, will enable the candidate to work with a team who offer and expect high quality standards to all areas of their service. The post holder will be fully supported and receive mentorship to reach their full potential within their role.

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rota per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7785282JN

Job locations

Cobalt Business Park

7/8 Silverfox Way

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main expectations and responsibilities for the role include:

Expertise within specialism, underpinned by theory. Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject or equivalent portfolio of experience i.e. Leadership, Teaching/Training.Level 2 functional skills, including literacy, mathematics and digital skills (see Information resources below).Understanding of NHS systems gained through prior experience.Knowledge of education and people development good practice gained from previous experience of working in a similar environment.Willingness to engage in continuous professional development to enhance the service and career aspirations.Experience of facilitating and delivering a wide range of education and people development projects and programmes, in partnership.Ability to work with a range of Trust staff in multidisciplinary teams both internal and external to the Trust.Ability to schedule and organise own time and work independently with minimal supervision.Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills evidenced by the development of strong, trusted relationships.Skills in leadership and management of staff and/or projects. Driving between sites is essential for role so you must have driving licence and access to a car.

It is also essential that the post holder can:

Provide and receive complex information; using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training skills are required.

Plans and delivers a wide portfolio of people development activities to a broad range of staff.

Communicates with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff and managers at all levels often using persuasion and negotiation skills.

Requirement to communicate and understand complex information requiring a degree of tact and empathy, particularly with learners.

Following organisational values at all times to promote the reputation of the team and the organisation.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main expectations and responsibilities for the role include:

Expertise within specialism, underpinned by theory. Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject or equivalent portfolio of experience i.e. Leadership, Teaching/Training.Level 2 functional skills, including literacy, mathematics and digital skills (see Information resources below).Understanding of NHS systems gained through prior experience.Knowledge of education and people development good practice gained from previous experience of working in a similar environment.Willingness to engage in continuous professional development to enhance the service and career aspirations.Experience of facilitating and delivering a wide range of education and people development projects and programmes, in partnership.Ability to work with a range of Trust staff in multidisciplinary teams both internal and external to the Trust.Ability to schedule and organise own time and work independently with minimal supervision.Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills evidenced by the development of strong, trusted relationships.Skills in leadership and management of staff and/or projects. Driving between sites is essential for role so you must have driving licence and access to a car.

It is also essential that the post holder can:

Provide and receive complex information; using persuasive, motivational, negotiating, training skills are required.

Plans and delivers a wide portfolio of people development activities to a broad range of staff.

Communicates with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff and managers at all levels often using persuasion and negotiation skills.

Requirement to communicate and understand complex information requiring a degree of tact and empathy, particularly with learners.

Following organisational values at all times to promote the reputation of the team and the organisation.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject or equivalent portfolio of experience. i.e. Leadership, Teaching/Training.
  • Level 2 functional skills, including literacy, mathematics and digital skills.

Desirable

  • Teaching/Training qualification or experience.
  • Coaching/Mentoring qualification or experience.
  • Project Management qualification or experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of education and people development good practice gained from previous experience of working in a similar environment.
  • Experience of facilitating and delivering a wide range of education and people development projects and programmes, in partnership.

Other

Essential

  • Driving between sites is essential for role so you must have driving licence and access to a car - It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 5 qualification in an appropriate subject or equivalent portfolio of experience. i.e. Leadership, Teaching/Training.
  • Level 2 functional skills, including literacy, mathematics and digital skills.

Desirable

  • Teaching/Training qualification or experience.
  • Coaching/Mentoring qualification or experience.
  • Project Management qualification or experience.

Experience

Essential

  • Knowledge of education and people development good practice gained from previous experience of working in a similar environment.
  • Experience of facilitating and delivering a wide range of education and people development projects and programmes, in partnership.

Other

Essential

  • Driving between sites is essential for role so you must have driving licence and access to a car - It is an essential requirement of the role that the post holder has a valid driving licence and is either a car owner and able to use the car for work purposes, or has a Trust personal lease vehicle which may be used for the role. However, the Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cobalt Business Park

7/8 Silverfox Way

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ


Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cobalt Business Park

7/8 Silverfox Way

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ


Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Practitioner OD & Leadership

Lou Aisbitt

lou.aisbitt@northumbria-healthcare.nhs.uk

01912031415

Details

Date posted

24 February 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rota per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7785282JN

Job locations

Cobalt Business Park

7/8 Silverfox Way

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE27 0QJ


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