Job summary Are you looking for an opportunity to work in an exciting role that offers variety, job satisfaction and fantastic opportunities for self-development? If so, then come and join us in the Organisational Development (OD) team, at our base in the Grange University Hospital, Cwmbran. We are looking for someone with a passion for OD to role model our organisational values, to provide support and leadership in the development and implementation of the OD elements of our People Plan. This role is varied and interesting. The successful candidate will lead on the Health Board's core learning and OD provision including Organisational Induction, Statutory & Mandatory training, along with other related OD projects. You will be joining a talented team, whose focus is on the delivery of excellent services to employees, visitors and service users of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. We promote agile working. This role will offer opportunities to work from various sites and from home. Work is something you do, not necessarily somewhere you go, we enable people to work from whichever location enables them to perform at their best. As a team we have developed portfolios of work which promote autonomy and accountability and developmental opportunities - we'll look to grow and develop you. We offer a robust local induction to help orient you to the team and health board (and some of our wider team will join the selection process so you can get to know them too). Main duties of the job Manage and deliver an effective and efficient Learning and OD provision for non-medical education and training across the organisation Develop planned programmes of work in conjunction with learning and development/OD practitioners, managers, Head of OD and agreed parameters in our People Plan Develop and monitor work streams and provide timely reports against all key objectives aligned, to this role and our People Plan Lead on the Health Board's core learning provision including Organisational Induction, Statutory & Mandatory training and key programmes of work Lead on the design, delivery and evaluation of learning offers aligned to organisational need, making recommendations for improvement. Regularly facilitate learning and OD workshops and interventions aligned to service and organisational need. Design, manage and evaluate specific projects within Learning and OD Support senior OD practitioners in OD interventional work Provide line management to team members, aligned to all Wales compassionate leadership principles and our organisational values To enable the provision of an effective digital learning offer. This will include coaching, resource planning, performance management, appraisals and support with team and individual development. Design marketing and promotional materials and promote through relevant digital platforms and networks. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 03 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,840 to £53,602 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 040-AC046-0225 Job locations Grange University Hospital Llanfrechfa Grange Cwmbran NP44 8YN Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac Professional Leadership/Management Ensure delivery of a programme of Learning and OD solutions in a planned and methodical way Liaise with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles are embedded in all Learning and OD interventions and robust equality impact assessments are undertaken. Lead, develop and empower direct reports in line with the all Wales Compassionate Principles and Organisational Values to facilitate a culture of growth and innovation delivering high quality outcomes Work in collaboration with key stakeholders locally and nationally to maximise the Learning and OD opportunities eg Organisational Induction and Statutory and Mandatory Training and work experience Lead on the design, development, delivery and implementation of Learning and OD initiatives to meet the needs of the service and service users (eg Organisational Induction, StaM provision, work experience). Contribute to the responsiveness of Learning and OD in relation to organisational strategic and operational plans. Represent ABUHB as appropriate at conference /meeting etc. as required Learning and OD Work closely with the OD Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support the development of strategic planning in relation to Learning and OD development. Share knowledge/skills and expertise with peers and implement any service improvement aligned to increased knowledge acquisition. Work collaboratively with Senior Organisation Development Practitioners to ensure Learning and OD activity is intuitive and responsive to Organisational and national strategy. Work collaboratively with clinical / non clinical leads and divisional education practitioners to support the Learning and OD agenda. Review ways of working including managing bookings, learning content and collateral etc ensuring they are delivered and accessible in a digital way Manage and maintain internal quality assurance processes. Exercise specialist knowledge across a range of professional and managerial work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Interpret data for various purposes to feed into service, delivery and strategy for example effective use of learning and OD data in line with requirements of the people plan. Plan and prioritise own work, to ensure effective support to all areas and delivery of key objectives, monitoring, evaluating and adjusting accordingly. Work with OD coordinator and OD officer roles to ensure effective service provision Lead and manage our organisational statutory and mandatory (StaM) learning and Organisational Induction and work experience offer Plans the implementation of complex learning strategies and educational interventions across the organisation e.g. statutory and mandatory training and induction formulating and adjusting plans to meet service needs. Communication Using and understanding complex information, multi-factorial strands of communication both inside and external to the organisation. This will involve being able to use a variety of communication styles, to overcome communication barriers and achieve effective delivery, for example qualitative data resulting from evaluations and questionnaires. Design and present specialist training courses on complex issues eg Oracle learning Management system, Corporate Induction, Statutory and Mandatory Training to groups of around 20- 25 people details making recommendations for improvement Foster positive, collegial relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team and multi-agency partners. e.g. meetings, conferences and careers events Provide leadership and direction across situations where complex ideas or concepts need to be conveyed and implemented across the organisation in easily understood language for example, supporting individuals and managers with easily accessible information e.g. Accessible Induction resources, accessible mandatory and statutory training information. Develop close working relationships with the trade unions and professional bodies to facilitate good partnership working to enable the new organisation to modernise the workforce and meet business objectives. The post holder will provide support and guidance sessions to individuals and teams where a need for staff development has been identified. This will require highly developed motivational, negotiating, coaching or facilitation skills. Analytical The post holder will analyse and interpret data some of which will be complex in nature such as training need analysis and pertinent surveys. Utilising judgement and critical thinking skills to make comparisons to inform the delivery of appropriate outcomes assess and recommend course of action on complex learning and OD issue Exercise specialist knowledge across a range of professional and managerial work procedures and practices e.g. knowledge of digital marketing resources, statutory and mandatory training and corporate induction. Contact details: please email : matthew.bidgood1wales.nhs.uk The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Job description Job responsibilities You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac Professional Leadership/Management Ensure delivery of a programme of Learning and OD solutions in a planned and methodical way Liaise with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles are embedded in all Learning and OD interventions and robust equality impact assessments are undertaken. Lead, develop and empower direct reports in line with the all Wales Compassionate Principles and Organisational Values to facilitate a culture of growth and innovation delivering high quality outcomes Work in collaboration with key stakeholders locally and nationally to maximise the Learning and OD opportunities eg Organisational Induction and Statutory and Mandatory Training and work experience Lead on the design, development, delivery and implementation of Learning and OD initiatives to meet the needs of the service and service users (eg Organisational Induction, StaM provision, work experience). Contribute to the responsiveness of Learning and OD in relation to organisational strategic and operational plans. Represent ABUHB as appropriate at conference /meeting etc. as required Learning and OD Work closely with the OD Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support the development of strategic planning in relation to Learning and OD development. Share knowledge/skills and expertise with peers and implement any service improvement aligned to increased knowledge acquisition. Work collaboratively with Senior Organisation Development Practitioners to ensure Learning and OD activity is intuitive and responsive to Organisational and national strategy. Work collaboratively with clinical / non clinical leads and divisional education practitioners to support the Learning and OD agenda. Review ways of working including managing bookings, learning content and collateral etc ensuring they are delivered and accessible in a digital way Manage and maintain internal quality assurance processes. Exercise specialist knowledge across a range of professional and managerial work procedures and practices underpinned by theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Interpret data for various purposes to feed into service, delivery and strategy for example effective use of learning and OD data in line with requirements of the people plan. Plan and prioritise own work, to ensure effective support to all areas and delivery of key objectives, monitoring, evaluating and adjusting accordingly. Work with OD coordinator and OD officer roles to ensure effective service provision Lead and manage our organisational statutory and mandatory (StaM) learning and Organisational Induction and work experience offer Plans the implementation of complex learning strategies and educational interventions across the organisation e.g. statutory and mandatory training and induction formulating and adjusting plans to meet service needs. Communication Using and understanding complex information, multi-factorial strands of communication both inside and external to the organisation. This will involve being able to use a variety of communication styles, to overcome communication barriers and achieve effective delivery, for example qualitative data resulting from evaluations and questionnaires. Design and present specialist training courses on complex issues eg Oracle learning Management system, Corporate Induction, Statutory and Mandatory Training to groups of around 20- 25 people details making recommendations for improvement Foster positive, collegial relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team and multi-agency partners. e.g. meetings, conferences and careers events Provide leadership and direction across situations where complex ideas or concepts need to be conveyed and implemented across the organisation in easily understood language for example, supporting individuals and managers with easily accessible information e.g. Accessible Induction resources, accessible mandatory and statutory training information. Develop close working relationships with the trade unions and professional bodies to facilitate good partnership working to enable the new organisation to modernise the workforce and meet business objectives. The post holder will provide support and guidance sessions to individuals and teams where a need for staff development has been identified. This will require highly developed motivational, negotiating, coaching or facilitation skills. Analytical The post holder will analyse and interpret data some of which will be complex in nature such as training need analysis and pertinent surveys. Utilising judgement and critical thinking skills to make comparisons to inform the delivery of appropriate outcomes assess and recommend course of action on complex learning and OD issue Exercise specialist knowledge across a range of professional and managerial work procedures and practices e.g. knowledge of digital marketing resources, statutory and mandatory training and corporate induction. Contact details: please email : matthew.bidgood1wales.nhs.uk The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Appropriate Professional Registration or equivalent experience Relevant education to Masters Level or experience Knowledge of the wider NHS & multi sector organisation relating to OD Understanding of current national drivers influencing service development and education Desirable Recognised teaching/ L&D or OD qualification Project management qualification Experience Essential Excellent L&D design, delivery & evaluation experience Planning learning programmes Proven experience in leading/implementing a project Experience of working in partnership across professional areas & organisations Desirable Data analysis, planning and management ESR & OLM superuser/admin user Management of successful change / Line management Skills and Attributes Essential Facilitation knowledge and skills Ability to organise own and others workload Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines Proficiency in MS packages (eg MS teams, Excel, PowerPoint) Desirable ECDL / IT GCSE Budgetary management Other Essential Ability to travel within all regions to support the health board Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards Person Specification Qualifications and Knowledge Essential Appropriate Professional Registration or equivalent experience Relevant education to Masters Level or experience Knowledge of the wider NHS & multi sector organisation relating to OD Understanding of current national drivers influencing service development and education Desirable Recognised teaching/ L&D or OD qualification Project management qualification Experience Essential Excellent L&D design, delivery & evaluation experience Planning learning programmes Proven experience in leading/implementing a project Experience of working in partnership across professional areas & organisations Desirable Data analysis, planning and management ESR & OLM superuser/admin user Management of successful change / Line management Skills and Attributes Essential Facilitation knowledge and skills Ability to organise own and others workload Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage own workload, prioritise and meet deadlines Proficiency in MS packages (eg MS teams, Excel, PowerPoint) Desirable ECDL / IT GCSE Budgetary management Other Essential Ability to travel within all regions to support the health board Desirable Welsh Speaker (Level 1) or willingness to work towards 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Grange University Hospital Llanfrechfa Grange Cwmbran NP44 8YN Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)