Job summary The OD, Learning and Development Team provides a wide range of learning and development opportunities for staff working for the Trust (c 5000 staff). They also work closely with a number of partner organisations including Social Care organisations, other NHS organisations, external agencies and private and voluntary organisations. The Team also provide the strategic direction for cultural change, helping maximise the effectiveness of Leaders, Managers and Supervisors across the Trust, and ensuring the delivery of a fair and inclusive culture, which supports staff health and wellbeing and in which staff feel valued and motivated. The post holder will be an integral colleague within the OD & Leadership Team, reporting on a variety of OD & Leadership activities, and will: Support the Head of Leadership & Organisational Development, and the Organisational Development & Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Team in the delivery of a comprehensive range of OD/EDI/Health and Wellbeing activities throughout the organisation; Identify new ways of working, management of operational OD issues; performance management and monitoring of OD KPIs and embedding good people management and leadership practices; Play a key role in ensuring effective and efficient connectivity between the various streams of OD, Health and Wellbeing, Engagement, Leadership and EDI. Main duties of the job Support and lead on the design, implementation and delivery, evaluation and maintenance of organisational OD Programmes/Projects/Activities. Analyse data and writing reports based on the OD, Leadership, Engagement and EDI programmes. Participate in relevant project groups to deliver change, ensure best practice in the management of change, building and championing partnership working with staff side and staff networks at every level of the organisation. Exemplify the Trust Values and Behaviours and take action to embed them throughout the Directorates, and in all People and OD policies and practices. Utilise excellent judgement skills to assess the effectiveness of the various activities that fall under OD & Leadership identifying any gaps in delivery materials and areas for improvement. Be responsible for the monitoring; evaluating and reporting of allocated OD Programmes/Projects, as well as supporting future planning and intervention development. Apply a high level of planning, negotiating, analytical and communication skills to drive the OD & Leadership annual programme of works forward and engaging and supporting colleagues to realise our programme ambitions. About us At Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust, we are supportive of the people we care for in the community and aim to provide a fully responsive service to everyone who needs it. This is the same approach we take for our employees. We look to value the skills and experiences of those we work with, whether they are service users, carers, families or those looking to work with us. Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust is part of the NHS. We treat NHS patients according to NHS principles and standards. The difference is the Trust is accountable to local people, rather than to Government, and so we are able to work closely with our community to develop services in the way that best suits the needs of local people. Our Staff Survey results showed people at our Trust feel they are engaged, part of a team and work for a compassionate and inclusive organisation. Our overall scores were better than average in eight of nine themes and level in one - the best overall results for a community, mental health and learning disabilities Trust in the south west and first equal amongst all sector NHS providers within the region too. Date posted 30 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 7 Salary £46,148 to £52,809 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 327-24-1013 Job locations NHS Training Hub, Invista Ermin Street, Brockworth Gloucester GL3 4HP Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Job description Job responsibilities Gloucestershire Health and Care is committed to embedding and providing personalised care through all of its services as part of our high-quality care strategy. The purpose of personalised care is to empower people to lead the lives they want to live. Personalised care starts with a conversation with people about what matters to them. It builds on what people can do, as well as addressing their health needs. Including new ways of working and delivering care, emphasising that we need to make effective use of the full range of our peoples skills and experience to deliver the best possible patient care. So we want to know What Matters to You and that you will share our values and join us on this very important journey. The qualification, training & experience requirements for the role are underlined in the Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to the Additional Information attachment before submitting your application. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree or equivalent experience Project management experience Background in a multi project environment and experience of a wide range of projects, delivered in line with project management methodology Experience Essential Experience of service development, transformation and change management, project management and business planning Evidence of successfully leading and implementing change/innovation Desirable Experience of using project management software Clinical knowledge Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge, delivering a range of project in complex environment Sound understanding of the modernisation and development issues facing the NHS Ability to create and implement processes to support strategy Ability to value, understand and synthesise complex information from many sources and to implement that knowledge to influence decision/developments Desirable Knowledge of Health Service Policy Change Management Personal Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust Values Flexible approach Person Specification Qualifications Essential Relevant degree or equivalent experience Project management experience Background in a multi project environment and experience of a wide range of projects, delivered in line with project management methodology Experience Essential Experience of service development, transformation and change management, project management and business planning Evidence of successfully leading and implementing change/innovation Desirable Experience of using project management software Clinical knowledge Professional/Managerial/Specialist Knowledge Essential Specialist knowledge, delivering a range of project in complex environment Sound understanding of the modernisation and development issues facing the NHS Ability to create and implement processes to support strategy Ability to value, understand and synthesise complex information from many sources and to implement that knowledge to influence decision/developments Desirable Knowledge of Health Service Policy Change Management Personal Skills, Abilities and Attributes Essential Able to demonstrate excellent communication skills Ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust Values Flexible approach 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 Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust Address NHS Training Hub, Invista Ermin Street, Brockworth Gloucester GL3 4HP Employer's website https://www.ghc.nhs.uk/who-we-are/jobs/ (Opens in a new tab)