Job summary
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We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking team player to join the Learning and Development (L&D) team, to provide professional expertise and support to the Education and Training speciality.
This role supports the Learning and Development (L&D) team, which sits within the wider Human Resources function. The L&D team focuses on the training provision for all staff at Royal Free London Group.
he focus of the L&D Team is to ensure access to training and career development opportunities. This role will lead on the development and delivery of high-quality learning, development and engagement initiatives, that support the delivery of the people strategy and the learning and development work programmes. Enabling staff and managers to develop the skills, knowledge and experiences required for the Trust to meet its organisational objectives.
Our remit covers Mandatory and Statutory Training (MaST) which plays a crucial role in ensuring that our staff are following the correct health and safety processes whilst delivering a high-level care to our patients.
Personal Development is also a major part of our function and constantly engages with staff and manages to ensure that staff have access to training that supporting continuing development and wider organisational development. The L&D team also manage the Education Centres, a suite of modern rooms specifically designed to facilitate the delivery of training
Main duties of the job
Takes responsibility for communication and engagement initiatives, and associated administration. Supports colleagues on all matters relating to engagement and training. As a member of the culture team, the post holder co-ordinates and leads on programmes of work supporting the wider recruitment and retention priorities.
Creates engaging content and utilises a range of communication channels to share positive stories around the range of development opportunities, across the Royal Free London Group.
Builds and establishes working relationships with colleagues across the trust and is a point of contact for queries and advice and takes a lead in supporting learning activities.
Co-ordinates activities and supports programme planning, preparation of materials and maintenance and review of projects. Promotion and monitoring of the annual colleague engagement survey and quarterly survey.
Corporate induction, professional development and leadership programs are delivered in formats that engage, motivate and inspire staff deliver outstanding patient/customer care.
Create and design a wide range of innovative and effective programmes in-line with the People Strategy and Royal Free Academy vision.
About us
Our trust has over 17,000 staff serving 2 million patients every year. It comprises Barnet Hospital, Chase Farm Hospital, the Royal Free Hospital, North Middlesex University Hospital and more than 30 services in the community. This larger scale organisation provides an unprecedented opportunity for us to continue our pioneering work, particularly in finding ways to deliver even better care to our patients.
Our mission is to deliver world class care and expertise in our clinical services, underpinned by world class teaching and research and we will continue to measure our progress against our five governing objectives: excellent outcomes, excellent patient and staff experience, excellent value for taxpayers' money, being safe and meeting our external duties, and building a strong organisation.
Everyone is welcome at Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust. We're proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME, gender equality, staff carers and people with disabilities and lived experiences to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job Description for more information about this role and working at royal free London NHS foundation Trust
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience in OD / HR / Communications / Administration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body and/or professional management body (e.g. CIPD, CIM, IoD)
- Teaching or coaching qualification or willing to work towards relevant accreditation
Skills
Essential
- Able to develop effective working relationships across the Trust
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with a range of partners and stakeholders
- Professional, organised, and able to plan and deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
- Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for consistency and design
- Able to work flexibly, prioritise a diverse workload, and multi-task against tight deadlines.
- Proactive and able to work in a team, and on own initiative.
- Advanced level ICT skills as a management tool for producing learning and development management reports
Desirable
- Able to evaluate learning programmes
- Able to challenge constructively at all levels.
- A positive and motivating leadership style
Experience and Attributes
Essential
- Experience of planning, designing, delivering and evaluating learning and development interventions.
- Experience of working in support of diverse multidisciplinary groups and teams.
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to achieve organisational objective
Desirable
- Advanced level of facilitation, presentation and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of commissioning and dealing with external suppliers, ensuring value for money.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Degree/Diploma or equivalent experience in OD / HR / Communications / Administration
- Evidence of continuing professional development
Desirable
- Membership of relevant professional body and/or professional management body (e.g. CIPD, CIM, IoD)
- Teaching or coaching qualification or willing to work towards relevant accreditation
Skills
Essential
- Able to develop effective working relationships across the Trust
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with a range of partners and stakeholders
- Professional, organised, and able to plan and deliver projects on time and to a high standard.
- Strong attention to detail, with a keen eye for consistency and design
- Able to work flexibly, prioritise a diverse workload, and multi-task against tight deadlines.
- Proactive and able to work in a team, and on own initiative.
- Advanced level ICT skills as a management tool for producing learning and development management reports
Desirable
- Able to evaluate learning programmes
- Able to challenge constructively at all levels.
- A positive and motivating leadership style
Experience and Attributes
Essential
- Experience of planning, designing, delivering and evaluating learning and development interventions.
- Experience of working in support of diverse multidisciplinary groups and teams.
- Demonstrate ability to meet Trust values
- Experience of working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders to achieve organisational objective
Desirable
- Advanced level of facilitation, presentation and problem-solving skills.
- Experience of commissioning and dealing with external suppliers, ensuring value for money.
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).
