Job summary This is an exciting time to be joining The Royal Marsden L&OD team. We have recently launched our Leadership and Management Behavioural Framework, providing clarity and direction for all managers of people in how they are expected to manage and lead staff, as part of our evolving, wider, cultural journey. Leadership & management skills are crucial to the effectiveness of the organisation, in the development of a positive, inclusive culture, and in both patient and staff well-being. We are recruiting an experienced facilitator to join our award-winning L&OD team, leading on the design, delivery, commissioning, and evaluation of a wide range of L&OD interventions, supporting our people in all roles and stages of their careers, developing compassionate, effective skills in communication, coaching, leadership and management. Main duties of the job We're looking for someone with excellent facilitation, and organisational skills who can manage a range of personal development, leadership and management programmes aimed at all levels of staff. You should be experienced and competent in planning, designing and delivering training using a variety of teaching approaches, both face to face and virtual. We're particularly looking for candidates who can help create a learning culture. Additionally, you will be able to appraise external courses for impact and outcome and will have experience in guiding people to identify the right learning for themselves. Suitable candidates will have substantial experience as a leadership and management facilitator, will demonstrate a passion for supporting our people, and will understand and promote the concepts of equity, diversity, inclusion, compassion and engagement in all activities undertaken. You will have the ability to work with engage, motivate, influence, and enthuse others, showing a passion for development and an empathy with the pressures of busy NHS professionals. You will be able to evidence that you can work autonomously, deliver to deadlines under pressure, maintain professional boundaries, manage budgets, be flexible to meet the needs of the workforce, and be a supportive colleague to others in the team. About us The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre. Our role is to offer our patients the best cancer care available anywhere in the world, and to continue to make a global contribution to finding better ways of diagnosing and treating cancer. We employ over 4,500 staff in a diverse range of careers including nursing, medical, science, radiography, pharmacy, occupational therapy, finance and administrative services. We have two hospitals - one in Chelsea, London, and one in Sutton, Surrey - as well as a Medical Daycare Unit in Kingston Hospital. At The Royal Marsden, we deal with cancer every day, so we understand how valuable life is. When people entrust their lives to us, they have the right to demand the very best. That's why the pursuit of excellence lies at the heart of everything we do. At the heart of the hospital is our dedicated team. We offer a stimulating and dynamic working environment, a wide range of staff benefits, learning and development opportunities and clear career pathways. There are opportunities to work flexibly across a range of areas and specialities and we welcome flexible working requests from point of hire to support employees work life balance. We are looking for employees who aspire to excellence, share our values and can play a crucial role in our on-going achievements. Date posted 06 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 282-OD085-A Job locations The Royal Marsden Sutton Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Design, deliver and evaluate training and development interventions that are aligned to the Trust values and leadership framework, including facilitation of workshops, and/or team development and the Trust Welcome. Working with Head of L&OD, developing leadership capability across the organisation, through a range of methods including training, coaching, mentoring, self-development, on the job development and e-learning. With HR colleagues and the Head of L&OD, develop and deliver team and management interventions to resolve conflict in teams and promote effective team working e.g. designing and implementing initiatives. Working alongside leaders to develop and deliver a strategic approach to performance improvement, engagement and change management to support the achievement of the Trusts desired culture and behaviours. Take an active role in project management and communication activities Job description Job responsibilities For further information on this role, please see the attached detailed Job Description and Person Specification. Design, deliver and evaluate training and development interventions that are aligned to the Trust values and leadership framework, including facilitation of workshops, and/or team development and the Trust Welcome. Working with Head of L&OD, developing leadership capability across the organisation, through a range of methods including training, coaching, mentoring, self-development, on the job development and e-learning. With HR colleagues and the Head of L&OD, develop and deliver team and management interventions to resolve conflict in teams and promote effective team working e.g. designing and implementing initiatives. Working alongside leaders to develop and deliver a strategic approach to performance improvement, engagement and change management to support the achievement of the Trusts desired culture and behaviours. Take an active role in project management and communication activities Person Specification Education Essential Masters' degree or equivalent knowledge and experience. Understanding of management and leadership development theory and practice. Experienced or qualified in virtual and blended learning design. Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Membership or relevant professional body e.g. CIPD Project management qualification Level 5 coaching qualification Trained in the use of psychometric tools Experience Essential Experience in designing leadership and management courses and programmes. Experience of working in L&OD at a senior level, in a complex environment Experience of providing expert facilitation, coaching and personal and team development to all levels of staff Evidence of providing professional advice and support to managers within the scope of the role Experienced in evaluating courses and programmes Experience of regularly using a range of IT packages (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks such as NHSLA, CQC Desirable NHS experience Experience of delivering 1-2- 1 coaching and action learning. Skills Essential Ability to analyse and interpret data Ability to use a coaching style in 1- 2- 1s and group learning Ability to work in an environment of constant change Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information Excellent presentations skills A strong communicator who can build relationships across all levels and has the ability to influence key stakeholders Able to demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations between staff Ability to problem solve problems through analytical and structured thought processes Good negotiation and influencing skills Analytical skills, able to exercise discretion and make decisions Ability to plan and organise a range of activities, formulate and adjust plans Ability to manage budgets Knowledge business case development Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels Research, diagnostic and data analysis skills to build persuasive evidence based and credible arguments to inform the design and development of programmes. Desirable Supporting learners where English may not be the first language Person Specification Education Essential Masters' degree or equivalent knowledge and experience. Understanding of management and leadership development theory and practice. Experienced or qualified in virtual and blended learning design. Evidence of continuous professional development Desirable Membership or relevant professional body e.g. CIPD Project management qualification Level 5 coaching qualification Trained in the use of psychometric tools Experience Essential Experience in designing leadership and management courses and programmes. Experience of working in L&OD at a senior level, in a complex environment Experience of providing expert facilitation, coaching and personal and team development to all levels of staff Evidence of providing professional advice and support to managers within the scope of the role Experienced in evaluating courses and programmes Experience of regularly using a range of IT packages (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) Knowledge of compliance and regulatory frameworks such as NHSLA, CQC Desirable NHS experience Experience of delivering 1-2- 1 coaching and action learning. Skills Essential Ability to analyse and interpret data Ability to use a coaching style in 1- 2- 1s and group learning Ability to work in an environment of constant change Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information Excellent presentations skills A strong communicator who can build relationships across all levels and has the ability to influence key stakeholders Able to demonstrate the ability to build effective relationships Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills Ability to manage conflict and difficult conversations between staff Ability to problem solve problems through analytical and structured thought processes Good negotiation and influencing skills Analytical skills, able to exercise discretion and make decisions Ability to plan and organise a range of activities, formulate and adjust plans Ability to manage budgets Knowledge business case development Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with a wide range of people at all levels Research, diagnostic and data analysis skills to build persuasive evidence based and credible arguments to inform the design and development of programmes. Desirable Supporting learners where English may not be the first language 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. Employer details Employer name The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Address The Royal Marsden Sutton Downs Road Sutton SM2 5PT Employer's website https://www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk/working-royal-marsden (Opens in a new tab)