The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Deputy Chief People Officer

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Job summary

The Trust is looking for a transformational, highly experienced people professional to support the Chief People Officer in delivering the Trust's 5-year People Plan.

This is a newly created post demonstrating the Trust's commitment to making the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust the best place to work where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work.

The Deputy Chief People Officer will have operational leadership responsibility for the portfolio as we embark on an ambitious programme of work to transform the service and deliver the NHS People Promise across our brilliant organisation.

The ideal candidate will be motivated by the opportunity, bringing their passion, leadership, expertise and influence in HR and organisational development, culture and staff experience to a Trust focussed on continuous improvement and learning. This is an exciting time to join the Trust and be part of an ambitious but exciting change in how the service is delivered in order to enhance the experience of our people and provide more opportunities for personal and professional development. No senior leadership role is complete without an eye to system leadership, and this is no exception.

There's lots to do and you'll find a team of committed colleagues all wanting to be part of our exciting transformation and build further on our recent successes.

Main duties of the job

Reporting to the Chief People Officer, the Deputy Chief People Officer will play a key role in delivering and achieving the Trust's 5-year People Plan and supporting the delivery of the Trusts strategic priorities. The Deputy Chief People Officer will have wide ranging and extensive portfolio including strategy, policy and major change programmes.

The Deputy Chief People Officer will be a custodian of the Trust values and behaviours and support the Chief People Officer in their responsibilities covering all aspects of people management, leadership and OD, inclusion and education and training. The post holder will work closely with the Chief People Officer to provide and efficient and customer focussed service to the Trust where innovation, best practice and quality are at the heart of delivery. The post holder will also lead initiatives to develop high levels of workforce engagement and performance to support delivery of the Trust's strategic and performance goals and its improvement priorities. The post holder will lead the workforce and OD teams in addition to developing the strategic workforce planning capability within the directorate.

The post holder will also participate and lead on key ICS and National People Plan initiatives/programmes and workstreams

About us

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.

Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.

The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.

The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.

If you have a disability and need any support with your application or require any reasonable adjustments to be implemented please do get in touch with the Recruiting Manager for this position so that the team can support you.

Details

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-5313398

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP


Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a pivotal part in the development of the organisational culture aligned to the Trusts vision, values and strategy. The post holder will work with senior leaders across the Trust to develop the capability of leaders within the Trust aligning this to a comprehensive talent and succession plan for key posts in the organisation.

Please see attached job description

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will play a pivotal part in the development of the organisational culture aligned to the Trusts vision, values and strategy. The post holder will work with senior leaders across the Trust to develop the capability of leaders within the Trust aligning this to a comprehensive talent and succession plan for key posts in the organisation.

Please see attached job description

Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Masters level qualification in Human Resources/OD or similar, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through significant experience in senior posts
  • Chartered Member of Chartered institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
  • Extensive experience working at a senior level across a range of HR and OD functions is a large complex organisation

Desirable

  • Management Qualification
  • Coaching/leadership qualification
  • Quality Improvement qualification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Change Management experience

Desirable

  • Quality Improvement qualification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Staff and financial management experience

Desirable

  • Senior management/board level experience in a NHS Trust
Person Specification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Masters level qualification in Human Resources/OD or similar, or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through significant experience in senior posts
  • Chartered Member of Chartered institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
  • Extensive experience working at a senior level across a range of HR and OD functions is a large complex organisation

Desirable

  • Management Qualification
  • Coaching/leadership qualification
  • Quality Improvement qualification

Shortlisting criteria

Essential

  • Change Management experience

Desirable

  • Quality Improvement qualification

Shortlisting

Essential

  • Staff and financial management experience

Desirable

  • Senior management/board level experience in a NHS Trust

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

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).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP


Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP


Employer's website

https://www.roh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

PA to Sharon Malhi, Chief People Officer

Clair Ford

clair.ford@nhs.net

01216854000

Details

Date posted

25 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 8d

Salary

£83,571 to £96,376 a year per annum/pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

303-5313398

Job locations

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol Road South

Northfield

B31 2AP


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