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
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
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