Job summary
We are looking for an inspirational People leader to support the delivery of our new operating model for the People and OD Function and to embed our ambitious Culture programme which includes progressing the implementation of our ARC Leadership and Team Effectiveness Programme, delivering our Equality Diversity and Inclusion priorities, delivering our wellbeing priorities and supporting the full roll out of our Just and Restorative Culture .
In addition the post holder will also play a key role in delivering our education, employability and operational commitments linked to the opening of the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital Learning Campus and our wider education and employability commitments as an anchor organisation.
Main duties of the job
This is a key leadership role within the People and OD senior leadership team reporting into the Director of People and OD and responsible for the development and oversight of the Trust's People Culture, Development and Experience function.
The post holder will provide strong leadership of the directorate's organisation development, education, learning and development , widening participation, equality diversity and inclusion and occupational health , wellbeing and staff experience teams.
Working closely with system partners the postholder will play a key role in delivering system transformation benefits through greater collaborative working. They will ensure that our commitment to tackling inequalities in access, experience and outcomes and becoming a truly inclusive organisation is at the heart of our learning, education and employability programmes.
About us
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
We have three strategic objectives:
- Our People - to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
- Our Patients - to be good or outstanding in everything we do
- Our Population - to work seamlessly with our partners to improve lives
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a track record of success gained in a senior leadership role within a large and complex healthcare organisation.
You will have substantial experience gained in people management and have worked at the forefront of continuous improvement and significant change management.
The successful post holder will bring high level of integrity, resilience, compassion, credibility and creativity to the role. You will be passionate about providing the best possible experience for our staff and ultimately delivering the highest standards of care for our patients.
Above all else, you will have a value set aligned to our own values of Ambition, Compassion and Respect and the capability to inspire and motivate a wide range of staff and stakeholders in the Trust and across the Black Country Integrated Care System to work towards the achievement of our progressive ambitions for transformation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a track record of success gained in a senior leadership role within a large and complex healthcare organisation.
You will have substantial experience gained in people management and have worked at the forefront of continuous improvement and significant change management.
The successful post holder will bring high level of integrity, resilience, compassion, credibility and creativity to the role. You will be passionate about providing the best possible experience for our staff and ultimately delivering the highest standards of care for our patients.
Above all else, you will have a value set aligned to our own values of Ambition, Compassion and Respect and the capability to inspire and motivate a wide range of staff and stakeholders in the Trust and across the Black Country Integrated Care System to work towards the achievement of our progressive ambitions for transformation.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Significant recent experience of leadership and management at a senior level in the in a complex organisation with, responsibility for leading organisational development, culture , learning and inclusion programs and projects of transformational change as well as operational activity and delivery.
- Experience of leading and delivering transformational leadership development programs.
- Experience of leading, coaching and building capability in all aspects of organisational development;
- Significant experience of managing large budgets and delivering extensive savings
- Significant experience of successful management of complex change management;
Desirable
- CIPD Membership or qualification
- Use of Improvement methodologies such as LEAN
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level leadership & management Qualification; or equivalent experience
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Significant recent experience of leadership and management at a senior level in the in a complex organisation with, responsibility for leading organisational development, culture , learning and inclusion programs and projects of transformational change as well as operational activity and delivery.
- Experience of leading and delivering transformational leadership development programs.
- Experience of leading, coaching and building capability in all aspects of organisational development;
- Significant experience of managing large budgets and delivering extensive savings
- Significant experience of successful management of complex change management;
Desirable
- CIPD Membership or qualification
- Use of Improvement methodologies such as LEAN
Education Qualifications
Essential
- Masters level leadership & management Qualification; or equivalent experience
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).
