Job summary
Are you a creative individual with the ability to inspire?
Our Organisational Development Team are looking for an Organisational Development Practitioner to join their passionate team.
The Organisational Development Practitioner will be responsible for supporting the implementation of our refreshed Workforce Strategy, through our key OD workforce deliverables. You will proactively lead aspects of the OD agenda, supporting the development, implementation and evaluation of a wide range of organisational development solutions and interventions that deliver sustainable improvements in individual, team and organisational performance.
You will help design and deliver professional and quality development interventions that inspires and engages our teams to deliver the Trust's ambitions. Prioritise through high performing teams that encourages a culture of openness, inclusion and belonging.
In turn you will be working with a team who work with integrity, care about the staff experience and quality of care that's provided to ultimately ensure that the patients receive the care and treatment they need.
The Organisational Development Practitioner role is a full-time post where hours can be worked flexibly. This role also offers the great opportunity to work in a hybrid approach with a mix of working from home, office based at Sentinel House in Poole and to cover Trust wide.
Main duties of the job
Support the implementation of OD strategies and any associated action plans in accordance with the agreed priorities of the team.
Provide specialist advice to and frequently work with Directorate/Team managers to ensure a consistent approach is implemented for specific OD projects/initiatives
Develop the capacity and capability of managers, and the organisation, to identify their OD needs and to understand and implement OD approaches and tools in order to lead and develop high performing and highly engaged teams
Communicate with and influence senior clinicians, managers and other key staff to secure their commitment to and involvement with specific OD projects/initiatives
Deliver key components of the organisation's Workforce Strategy including the OD Workforce Deliverables.
Prepare and present reports to senior groups that demonstrate impact and return on investment of OD activity in relation to the Workforce Strategy.
Take the lead on OD related projects to our workforce deliverables, working with Trust wide groups, facilitators and champions to deliver organisational projects.
Support the development and implementation of Trust wide plans which relate to the wider People and Culture, OD and workforce deliverables.
Work collaboratively with all members of the People and Culture Directorate and contribute to service improvement initiatives.
About us
At Dorset HealthCare we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined-up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.
We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.
Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic, and we are all encouraged to be the best version of ourselves.
Working with us you'll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and teach us what we don't know. And you'll be working towards our vision to be better every day through excellence, compassion and expertise in all we do
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.
Dorset HealthCare is in partnership withThe Princes Trustto support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we offer an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. Please contact dhc.wideningparticipation@nhs.net to access the support.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post Graduate level qualification, study or equivalent experience across a range of OD practices including leading change and team development
- Evidence of experience or qualification in research design and analysis.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar and experience of project management
- Coaching and mentoring qualification or relevant experience
- Recognised training qualification or equivalent experience in facilitation or training delivery
- MBTI practitioner
- CIPD member
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing projects and delivering change and realisation of benefits
- Ability to compile comprehensive business cases, reports, letters, datasets, research evidence, thematic analysis.
- Experience of working within an organisational development (OD) environment or similar environment using OD tools and techniques.
- Experience of supporting team development activities and managing group dynamics
- Experience of understanding, analysing and working with complex situations.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or large, complex, public facing organisation.
- Experience in developing internal and external communications
Skills/ knowledge/ capability
Essential
- Skills for communicating emotive, complex information and administrative matters, requiring highly developed interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
- Facilitation skills to small and large groups
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage a diverse audience.
- Evaluation skills to evaluate the impact and successes of OD activity
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of coaching and mentoring and be able to demonstrate coaching skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- High level of drive and self-motivation to see tasks and projects through to conclusion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to motivate and influence others and manage resistance to change.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, friendly, positive, able to develop and maintain working relationships.
- Proven ability to achieve results both autonomously and as part of a team with the confidence to take initiative within boundaries
- Proven ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure with the willingness to prioritise and adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, demonstrating flexibility.
- Is self-aware, which includes awareness of impact on others
- Confident in dealing with colleagues at all levels with the ability to build rapport and demonstrate support, compassion and inclusion
- Strong alignment with the values of the organisation and wider NHS.
Information technology
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office software in the workplace
- Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Post Graduate level qualification, study or equivalent experience across a range of OD practices including leading change and team development
- Evidence of experience or qualification in research design and analysis.
- Evidence of CPD
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Practitioner or similar and experience of project management
- Coaching and mentoring qualification or relevant experience
- Recognised training qualification or equivalent experience in facilitation or training delivery
- MBTI practitioner
- CIPD member
Experience
Essential
- Experience of managing projects and delivering change and realisation of benefits
- Ability to compile comprehensive business cases, reports, letters, datasets, research evidence, thematic analysis.
- Experience of working within an organisational development (OD) environment or similar environment using OD tools and techniques.
- Experience of supporting team development activities and managing group dynamics
- Experience of understanding, analysing and working with complex situations.
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS or large, complex, public facing organisation.
- Experience in developing internal and external communications
Skills/ knowledge/ capability
Essential
- Skills for communicating emotive, complex information and administrative matters, requiring highly developed interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
- Facilitation skills to small and large groups
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Excellent presentation skills with the ability to engage a diverse audience.
- Evaluation skills to evaluate the impact and successes of OD activity
Desirable
- Knowledge of the principles of coaching and mentoring and be able to demonstrate coaching skills
Personal Attributes
Essential
- High level of drive and self-motivation to see tasks and projects through to conclusion
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to motivate and influence others and manage resistance to change.
- Enthusiastic, approachable, friendly, positive, able to develop and maintain working relationships.
- Proven ability to achieve results both autonomously and as part of a team with the confidence to take initiative within boundaries
- Proven ability to remain calm and efficient under pressure with the willingness to prioritise and adjust to multiple demands, shifting priorities, demonstrating flexibility.
- Is self-aware, which includes awareness of impact on others
- Confident in dealing with colleagues at all levels with the ability to build rapport and demonstrate support, compassion and inclusion
- Strong alignment with the values of the organisation and wider NHS.
Information technology
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of using Microsoft Office software in the workplace
- Experience using computers for databases or data analysis.
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).
