OD & Learning Manager

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide Organisational Development (OD) and Leadership development expertise for the implementation of the Trust's People and Education strategies to improve organisational health and performance.

Championing and embedding the Trusts values and behaviours, acting as a role model and ambassador for the Trust.

Promote and develop a culture of innovation, quality improvement and continuous Learning and Development.

Act as an internal consultant, identifying, designing, commissioning and evaluating a range of OD & Learning solutions, based on best practice and contemporary evidence.

Provide OD support and consultancy to the Divisions; working in partnership with Workforce Business Partner colleagues to deliver a connected and co-ordinated OD service to all areas of the organisation.

Work with Divisional Management and Workforce Business Partners to design and commission solutions for events and team building activities, advising on content and format and developing tailored materials, where appropriate.

Be creative and innovative in the design, delivery and evaluation of leadership and management development, OD interventions, activities and events to increase engagement and raise the confidence and capability of managers.

As a subject matter expert, provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on appropriate learning and development and leadership interventions to meet individual and organisational needs, meeting budget and time constraints.

Ensure that all organisational development and leadership interventions are quality assured, accessible to clinical and non-clinical staff and meet the requirements of all internal and external standards and practices.

Oversee the induction and a wider on-boarding programme, to ensure our new staff are provided with a high quality, engaging and informative induction experience whether this is conducted virtually or via face-to-face.

Ensure new starter and newly promoted managers receive a tailored Manager's Induction programme which supports them with the knowledge and tools to be successful in their new position.

Be the lead on Core and Mandatory Training and representing the trust on a regional and national level to ensure JPUH is at the fore of the changing digital agenda.

Identify the causes of individual, team and organisational capability, capacity and performance gaps through data analysis, the use of diagnostic tools. Identify and select interventions to improve individual, team and organisational performance and implement those solutions.

Design and develop OD evidence based interventions to promote and embed succession planning and talent management principles across the Trust.

Lead on the implementation of informal development interventions and manage requests for coaching, mentoring and provide mediation if needed.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of external organisations, including, other NHS Trusts, universities and professional networks.

Participate in meetings at all levels within the Trust, effectively disseminating all relevant OD/leadership information and research findings, maintaining visibility in the organisation and ensuring a high profile for learning and organisational development.

Utilise and analyse data to identify trends and gaps in organisational training.

Prepare and present reports and papers to committees and management teams including providing project updates as required.

Represent the Trust at external meetings, OD network events and regional and national activities.

Be responsible for policy development and implementation in relation to organisational/ leadership development which impact across services.

Where necessary, manage contracts with external providers and consultants, authorising payments and invoices.

Ability to work autonomously, managing multiple objectives with competing priorities and interruptions.

Appropriately promote and market learning and development opportunities available, using a variety of communication methods and ensure the Trust's Learning Directory is current and up to date.

Person Specification

Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Essential

• Knowledge and experience of working at a senior level in OD and L&D for a minimum 5 years
• Relevant Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Desirable

• Coaching or mentoring qualification

Professional training qualifications (e.g. CIPD) or equivalent qualification

Essential

• Professional training qualifications (e.g. CIPD) or equivalent qualification

Desirable

• Mediation experience

Experience and knowledge of developing and implementing digital learning solutions.

Essential

• Experience and knowledge of developing and implementing digital learning solutions including e-learning applications, virtual training solutions and simulation

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Trust

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)