Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity to become one of our Leadership and Organisational Development (OD) Facilitators; you will support the delivery of a robust OD programme that improves organisational performance and organisational culture by implementing innovative and creative approaches, training, interventions, initiatives, and projects.
Flexibility is a critical aspect of this role and you will need to demonstrate the willingness, understanding and ability to manage a broad range of organisational requirements and internal and external demands. This will be achieved through consistently displaying a thorough understanding of OD, Workforce and Learning and Development agendas.
Main duties of the job
Using a wide range of data and intelligence to monitor the culture and pro-actively collaborate with colleagues at all levels in intervention design, you will also be responsible for responding to organisational requests for support, for undertaking diagnostic work to identify needs, and for developing and facilitating organisational development interventions.
You will demonstrate inclusive leadership behaviours, be passionate about values, learning, wellbeing, inclusion, building staff engagement and improving the experiences of our workforce within the Trust.
About us
Berkshire Healthcare has a record of achievement and success that places us as one of the best performing Trusts in the country. We are rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC, we have a history of strong financial performance, and we have a highly skilled and engaged workforce. We aspire to be an outstanding organisation for everyone: our people, our patients, their families, and their carers.
For our people who work here that means we want Berkshire Healthcare to be a great place to work where everyone can thrive and grow. Some of the benefits of joining our team:
- Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
- Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
- Excellent learning and development opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme for a new car
- Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
- Advanced IT enablement and support
- Confidential telephone care service providing independent support and advice for staff.
- And so much more
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where required.
The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description for more information about this role and working at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Training or teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Membership of a professional organisation e.g. CIPD
- Mentoring and/or coaching qualification
- Psychometric testing e.g. MBTI, Hogan
- Affina OD
Previous Experience
Essential
- Training, facilitation and/or teaching experience
- Experience of creating workable solutions that 'fit' the business, rather than 'by the book' best practice
- Experience of enabling and embedding change practices in teams and services
- Working knowledge of the NHS/public sector service delivery, quality and performance
- Coaching and/or mentoring experience
- IT literate
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Experience in management and/or leadership
- Knowledge of service improvement methodology
- Experience of OD techniques and best practice
- Demonstrable experience in organisational development, leadership development and training experience leading to behaviour change and performance improvement.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, with the ability to network and influence others
- Feedback skills
- Demonstrable ability to manage challenge
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Good intuition and self-awareness
- Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales
- Demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting example to all
Desirable
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of learning styles and interventions
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites and transport training materials
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Desirable
- Training or teaching qualification or equivalent experience
- Membership of a professional organisation e.g. CIPD
- Mentoring and/or coaching qualification
- Psychometric testing e.g. MBTI, Hogan
- Affina OD
Previous Experience
Essential
- Training, facilitation and/or teaching experience
- Experience of creating workable solutions that 'fit' the business, rather than 'by the book' best practice
- Experience of enabling and embedding change practices in teams and services
- Working knowledge of the NHS/public sector service delivery, quality and performance
- Coaching and/or mentoring experience
- IT literate
Desirable
- Experience of facilitating groups
- Experience in management and/or leadership
- Knowledge of service improvement methodology
- Experience of OD techniques and best practice
- Demonstrable experience in organisational development, leadership development and training experience leading to behaviour change and performance improvement.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
- Excellent interpersonal & communication skills, with the ability to network and influence others
- Feedback skills
- Demonstrable ability to manage challenge
- Ability to work independently and use own initiative
- Good intuition and self-awareness
- Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales
- Demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting example to all
Desirable
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Knowledge of learning styles and interventions
Additional Requirements
Essential
- Ability to travel to multiple sites and transport training materials
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).
