Job summary
We know that an effective onboarding process is critical to setting our new joiners up for success, supporting them to have best start into our organisation and to make a difference in their new role early on.
We have made good progress in achieving our vision and commitment to improve retention by transforming and improving our new starter experience and are proud we have achieved a significant reduction on our new hire attrition in the first year.
Our regular face to face induction day welcomes a range of new employees from Doctors to Cleaners, Porters, Physios and many more professions and roles.
In this key role, you will make a difference by continuing the good work working collaboratively with new starters, managers and key stakeholders to design, implement and deliver an outstanding year one joining experience, and helping to deliver a positive user experience for all our new joiners.
Main duties of the job
Reporting to our Lead for Recruitment, you will lead on a programme of activities and touch points that covers all aspects of the first-year journey into the Trust, which aims to develop knowledge and professional confidence for our new people.
Working with our Training and Education team, you will lead on the delivery of a bespoke and effective induction and statutory & mandatory training that includes a suite of programmes for the Trust, managing all aspects such as organising the speakers, timetables, materials and evaluation of the new starter experience.
You will be the subject matter expert for induction and will advise across all professions on induction and training requirements.
To be successful in the role, you will have previous experience in a similar role leading on the design and delivery of induction programs to support the first year, ideally gained in a large organisation. Experience of working in an NHS organisation will be beneficial. You will have a proven experience of driving service improvements that create new a positive starter experience.
About us
At the RUH we're proud to put 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 exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.
We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.
A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.
We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!
We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience
- Able to demonstrate continuous professional development relevant to the rol
Desirable
- Relevant training qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in a similar role
- Knowledge and experience of project and/or change management
- Knowledge and understanding to undertake monitoring and evaluation, utilising data to make improvements
- Experience of producing papers and quality reports at all levels
- Experience of contributing and/or developing the implementation of strategies, policies, processes and procedures
- Experience of managing risks, identifying issues and reporting.
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training
Desirable
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the NHS
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels including information-giving, presentation and facilitation
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and networks
- Ability to problem-solve, negotiate and influence effectively
- Managing difficult conversations and situations
- Project management in relation to the specialist area, from research through to design and implementation
- Ability to develop systems to enhance service provision and allow reporting against objectives
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Good working knowledge of IT to include Microsoft packages.
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualification and Training
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification or equivalent work experience
- Able to demonstrate continuous professional development relevant to the rol
Desirable
- Relevant training qualification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Experience in a similar role
- Knowledge and experience of project and/or change management
- Knowledge and understanding to undertake monitoring and evaluation, utilising data to make improvements
- Experience of producing papers and quality reports at all levels
- Experience of contributing and/or developing the implementation of strategies, policies, processes and procedures
- Experience of managing risks, identifying issues and reporting.
- Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training
Desirable
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the NHS
Specific Skills
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at all levels including information-giving, presentation and facilitation
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and networks
- Ability to problem-solve, negotiate and influence effectively
- Managing difficult conversations and situations
- Project management in relation to the specialist area, from research through to design and implementation
- Ability to develop systems to enhance service provision and allow reporting against objectives
- Ability to motivate self and others
- Good working knowledge of IT to include Microsoft packages.
Desirable
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Combe Park
Bath
BA1 4EL
Employer's website
https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
