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Job summary

Main area
Organisational Development
Grade
Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (Flexible working possible)
Job ref
186-237-25-CS
Employer
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Duncan MacMillan House
Town
Nottingham
Salary
£46,148 - £52,809 per annum (pro rata for part time)
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/03/2025 23:59
Interview date
24/03/2025

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Organisational Development Lead

Band 7

Job overview

We are welcoming applicants for the role of Organisational Development Lead within our small and friendly Culture, Engagement and Organisational Development team. 

The post holder will be responsible for developing and delivering OD programmes to support the Trust’s Vision and Strategic Plan. Working directly with our Clinical Care Groups and Corporate teams to improve the culture and leadership across the Trust.

Main duties of the job

We are looking to recruit a colleague who is approachable, kind and  competent in the role of OD Lead, the duties of which include:

  • Working on Culture and Change Programmes at a Trust, Team and individual level, supporting Leaders throughout the Trust to lead in line with Trust Values and in line with the NHS People Promise
  • To work as an effective team member, initiating and supporting programs of Organisational Development work 
  • Understanding the NHS Agenda and how OD supports transformation at a Trust and System level
  • To provide coaching to NHS colleagues at all levels
  • To build good, collaborative relationships with Leaders across the Trust and with external Partners

Working for our organisation

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Works in line with and role models our Trust Values, designing programs of work to ensure that the values are felt throughout the Trust
  • Has an awareness of the NHS People Promise 
  • Designs, delivers and evaluates long and shorter term programs to support leadership capabilities to improve the culture  throughout the Trust
  • Supports the promotion of the NHS Staff Survey and Quarterly Staff Pulse Survey throughout the Trust, analyses the results to make informed decisions about areas that need support
  • Engages with a variety of staff groups at all levels of the organisation both face to face and on MS Teams.  Using a range of digital tools to support engagement.
  • Designs and delivers team building and engagement events
  • Delivers 1-1 coaching

A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent
  • Training / Qualification to support knowledge and skills required for Organisational Development interventions

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Evidence of CPD
  • Experience of working with varied staff groups
  • Experience in Organisational Development, team building and engagement events
  • Experience of coaching
  • Experience of utilising a range of OD interventions with teams
  • Experience of working to improve Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within the workplace

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Knowledge of the current NHS Agenda
  • Analysing data and implementing changes as a result
  • Knowledge of theories of change management, staff engagement, team working and leadership
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience of working in the NHS
  • Understanding of Just and Restorative Culture
  • Analysing NHS Staff survey results and implementing changes as a result

Skills

Essential criteria
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Confidence in presenting to and managing groups
  • Ability to influence and persuade and adapt personal style to meet different situations
  • Good organisation and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent skills in stakeholder engagement

Values

Essential criteria
  • Works in line with our Trust Values
  • A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post, however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010

Values and Behaviours

Essential criteria
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
  • All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Alexandra Lyon
Job title
Head of Culture, Engagement and OD
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07709445818
Additional information

Please do not hesitate to contact Alexandra if you would like to know more about the role or if you would like to talk to a colleague within the team please contact; [email protected] or [email protected] who would be very happy to talk to you and answer any questions. 

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