Job summary
London Northwest University Healthcare Trust has undertaken a review of its Organisational Development and Learning Service and is now seeking three Organisational Development (OD) Partners with significant expertise and experience of supporting organisational development, learning, and management and leadership development to implement change and deliver performance improvements and results.
Main duties of the job
The OD Partner will be responsible for a portfolio of corporate OD, learning, training and development projects and programmes. They will also work with divisional senior management teams to facilitate service change, improvement and transformation to ensure employee engagement and alignment with Trust strategic objectives.
The purpose of the role is to provide a proactive OD and learning service, from the design of diagnostic tools, identifying development needs and skills gaps, to the design and delivery of OD & learning interventions and programmes. Also, the evaluation of the impact of the interventions in meeting and supporting change and transformation to meet divisional and strategic objectives and to improve patient care.
In line with the Trust People Strategy and OD Plan and working closely with senior leaders and staff, the post holder will lead on all aspects of work associated with the modernisation, engagement, and motivation of the workforce. They will develop, lead and evaluate organisational development interventions using a range of OD approaches in areas such as staff engagement, equality and diversity, Leadership and management development, team working, reward and recognition and other OD initiatives.
About us
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust (LNWH) cares for the people of Brent, Ealing, Harrow and beyond.
Our team of more than 8,200 clinical and support staff serve a diverse population of almost one million people.
We run major acute services at:
- Northwick Park Hospital: home to one of the busiest emergency departments (A&E) in the country. The hospital provides a full range of services including the country's top-rated hyper-acute stroke unit and one of only three hyper-acute rehabilitation units in the UK
- St Mark's Hospital: an internationally renowned specialist centre for bowel disease
- Ealing Hospital: a busy district general hospital providing a range of clinical services, as well as 24/7 emergency department and urgent care centre, and specialist care at Meadow House Hospice
- Central Middlesex Hospital: our planned care site, hosting a range of surgical and outpatient services and collocated with an urgent care centre.
We are a university teaching NHS trust, in recognition of the important role we play in training clinicians of the future and bringing the benefits of research to the public.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Note: Compulsory Assessments will take place on the 9th December
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the main responsibility, please see the attached the Job Description and Person Specification.
Note: Compulsory Assessments will take place on the 9th December
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oChartered CIPD Member (MCIPD) oMaster's Degree or equivalent experience - Relevant area i.e. HRM, OD, change management oEvidence of continuous professional development oOrganisational Development qualification (or relevant experience) oAdult training or education qualification - PTLLS, AET Improvement methodology or working towards qualification
Desirable
- oProject or Programme Management oPsychometric test user (BCP/BPS), MBTI or similar tool) oDigital content developer oCoaching and mentoring
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExtensive knowledge and experience of undertaking OD, learning and leadership development needs assessment and designing, developing, and implementing OD and learning programmes and initiatives to meet the needs identified. oSolid experience of designing and using a broad range of diagnostic OD and learning assessment tools and approaches to manage culture change and transformation and improve performance. oSignificant experience of working in an OD and learning and development environment and designing and delivering a variety of programmes. oAble to demonstrate business acumen and an understanding of how high impact HR and OD can positively impact on the patient experience, quality and efficiency agenda and organisational goals. oKnowledge of the principles and theories of adult learning, organisational development, change management, engagement, team work and leadership. oExperience of increasing productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches. oExperience of devising a variety of training and development programmes specifically to promote staff and team development oExperience of People Management and leadership oBroad understanding of the OD and L&D agenda within LNWHT
HEART Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oProject Management skills and ability to see projects to completion. oAnalytical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data and problem solve through structured thought processes. oExcellent written communication and report writing skills. oCommitment to, and enthusiasm for facilitating cultural and behavioural change, service improvement, and team and individual development. oA good understanding of and experience of learning and workforce Information Systems oHighly developed interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information oA strong communicator who can build effective relationships across all levels and can influence key stakeholders. oHighly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to manage conflict oSelf-driven and extremely customer and results focussed. oGood negotiation and influencing skills an ability to motivate colleagues and staff oAbility to plan and organise a range of complex activities, formulate and adjust plans oExcellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines oAbility to build and maintain credibility with line managers
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- oChartered CIPD Member (MCIPD) oMaster's Degree or equivalent experience - Relevant area i.e. HRM, OD, change management oEvidence of continuous professional development oOrganisational Development qualification (or relevant experience) oAdult training or education qualification - PTLLS, AET Improvement methodology or working towards qualification
Desirable
- oProject or Programme Management oPsychometric test user (BCP/BPS), MBTI or similar tool) oDigital content developer oCoaching and mentoring
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- oExtensive knowledge and experience of undertaking OD, learning and leadership development needs assessment and designing, developing, and implementing OD and learning programmes and initiatives to meet the needs identified. oSolid experience of designing and using a broad range of diagnostic OD and learning assessment tools and approaches to manage culture change and transformation and improve performance. oSignificant experience of working in an OD and learning and development environment and designing and delivering a variety of programmes. oAble to demonstrate business acumen and an understanding of how high impact HR and OD can positively impact on the patient experience, quality and efficiency agenda and organisational goals. oKnowledge of the principles and theories of adult learning, organisational development, change management, engagement, team work and leadership. oExperience of increasing productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches. oExperience of devising a variety of training and development programmes specifically to promote staff and team development oExperience of People Management and leadership oBroad understanding of the OD and L&D agenda within LNWHT
HEART Values
Essential
- Demonstrate commitment to Trust HEART values: honesty, equity, accountability, respect, and teamwork. Demonstrate commitment to place Quality at our HEART
Skills, abilities and attributes
Essential
- oProject Management skills and ability to see projects to completion. oAnalytical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data and problem solve through structured thought processes. oExcellent written communication and report writing skills. oCommitment to, and enthusiasm for facilitating cultural and behavioural change, service improvement, and team and individual development. oA good understanding of and experience of learning and workforce Information Systems oHighly developed interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information oA strong communicator who can build effective relationships across all levels and can influence key stakeholders. oHighly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to manage conflict oSelf-driven and extremely customer and results focussed. oGood negotiation and influencing skills an ability to motivate colleagues and staff oAbility to plan and organise a range of complex activities, formulate and adjust plans oExcellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines oAbility to build and maintain credibility with line managers
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).
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.
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
London North West University Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Northwick Park Hospital ((Ealing Hospital & Central Middlesex)
Northwick Park Hospital
Harrow
HA1 3UJ
Employer's website
https://www.lnwh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
