Job summary
Education and Organisational Development Facilitator (Fixed Term Until October 2025)
Department: Learning & Development
Band 7 £46,148 - £52,809 Per annum, pro rata
Hours: 37.5 per week, all MKUH roles with be considered for flexible working
Do you have a passion for education and developing people?
Do you enjoy working within a small and friendly team?
Do you have a background in organisational development/education?
If so, this could be the ideal post for you! An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Education & OD Team, who are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to support the implementation and provision of education and organisational development Initiatives across the organisation.
If you have a passion for training and organisational development, then you may be the ideal candidate to undertake this exciting new role.
As the Education & OD Facilitator you will work alongside the department leads to design, implement and deliver training interventions to meet relevant national initiatives and the needs of the organisation. You will also support the implementation of a range of new and exciting initiatives and benefits for staff across the organisation.
If you require further details please contact Sue Coombs, Head of Learning and Development, emailsue.coombs@mkuh.nhs.uk
Interview date: 14th October 2024
Main duties of the job
The post holder is primarily responsible for devising, preparing, and delivering training interventions and assessments to meet organisation needs and initiatives.
To take a strategic role in enhancing the capacity, and quality of education for all Trust staff, in partnership with key stakeholders.
Identify organisational training needs through an annual Training Needs Analysis, supporting and contributing to other educational activity as appropriate.
Deputises for the Head of Learning & Development as required.
About us
MKUH staff scored highest for 'I look forward to coming to work' (NHS Staff Survey 2023).
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Undertake annual Trust-wide Learning Needs Analysis to inform educational & OD requirements and costings.
Designing, develop, implement and evaluate a range of OD programmes, prioritising leadership development and culture change.
Policy and service development
- Support the development of policies relating to own area, i.e. organisational development, leadership & management.
- Write business cases, funding proposals and bids, as and when require
Financial and/or physical resources
- Negotiates with education providers around complex pricing structures to ensure the organisation receives best value for money and return on investment.
- Manage the education providers and contracts with a total value up to £500k.
Staff management/leadership/training
- Support, advise and guide the education teams in facilitating centralised education & OD function with efficient processes and procedures.
- Organise/support Education & OD events.
Information resources / data inputting
- Inputs information on annual NHSE Education Self-Assessment document directly via the NHSE portal.
- Uses OLM and ESR extensively.
Research and Development
- Research new educational modules and programmes across the region and beyond.
- Support managers in finding alternative education providers when required.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main duties and responsibilities
Undertake annual Trust-wide Learning Needs Analysis to inform educational & OD requirements and costings.
Designing, develop, implement and evaluate a range of OD programmes, prioritising leadership development and culture change.
Policy and service development
- Support the development of policies relating to own area, i.e. organisational development, leadership & management.
- Write business cases, funding proposals and bids, as and when require
Financial and/or physical resources
- Negotiates with education providers around complex pricing structures to ensure the organisation receives best value for money and return on investment.
- Manage the education providers and contracts with a total value up to £500k.
Staff management/leadership/training
- Support, advise and guide the education teams in facilitating centralised education & OD function with efficient processes and procedures.
- Organise/support Education & OD events.
Information resources / data inputting
- Inputs information on annual NHSE Education Self-Assessment document directly via the NHSE portal.
- Uses OLM and ESR extensively.
Research and Development
- Research new educational modules and programmes across the region and beyond.
- Support managers in finding alternative education providers when required.
Please refer to Job Description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
- OD qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Facilitation qualification or equivalent experience
- Psychometric testing accreditation e.g. MBTI, Belbin or similar
Experience
Essential
- Experience in education or organisational development
- Good understanding of Organisational Development, Talent Management and leadership & management development
- Experienced Trainer/Facilitator
- Good understanding of developments in education, talent & OD arena
- Experience in conducting and translating identified training needs into educational & OD programmes
- Ability to provide evidence to external regulators to demonstrate compliance e.g. CQC, Monitor
- Previous experience of analysis and interpretation of training needs to respond to local and national requirements
Skills
Essential
- Strong coaching skills
- Extensive negotiation skills e.g. negotiating price structures/delivery format with education providers
- Demonstrable skills in using Microsoft software including high level of competence in use of spreadsheets / databases
- Ability to retrieve and interpret data from databases and other sources in order to provide detailed analysis and reports
- Experience of procurement of educational related resources
- Able to make decisions using own initiative
- Evidence of planning, delivering or commissioning and evaluating of OD & education programmes as part of the annual business planning cycle
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to organise own workload to meet deadlines and priorities
- Ability to research, make comparisons and decide on most suitable option regarding education provision
- Ability to research new sources of funding and educational opportunities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work independently
- Ability to establish a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
- Commitment to own development
- Customer focused
Communication
Essential
- Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to communicate sensitively in matters of e.g. funding, negative feedback
- Able to provide coaching & feedback to individuals in a supportive and sensitive manner
- Ability to liaise with all senior managers throughout the Trust regarding the annual training cycle
- Able to represent the Trust at internal, external and regional meetings
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Educated to degree level or equivalent work experience
- OD qualification or equivalent experience
- Teaching/Facilitation qualification or equivalent experience
- Psychometric testing accreditation e.g. MBTI, Belbin or similar
Experience
Essential
- Experience in education or organisational development
- Good understanding of Organisational Development, Talent Management and leadership & management development
- Experienced Trainer/Facilitator
- Good understanding of developments in education, talent & OD arena
- Experience in conducting and translating identified training needs into educational & OD programmes
- Ability to provide evidence to external regulators to demonstrate compliance e.g. CQC, Monitor
- Previous experience of analysis and interpretation of training needs to respond to local and national requirements
Skills
Essential
- Strong coaching skills
- Extensive negotiation skills e.g. negotiating price structures/delivery format with education providers
- Demonstrable skills in using Microsoft software including high level of competence in use of spreadsheets / databases
- Ability to retrieve and interpret data from databases and other sources in order to provide detailed analysis and reports
- Experience of procurement of educational related resources
- Able to make decisions using own initiative
- Evidence of planning, delivering or commissioning and evaluating of OD & education programmes as part of the annual business planning cycle
Personal and people development
Essential
- Able to organise own workload to meet deadlines and priorities
- Ability to research, make comparisons and decide on most suitable option regarding education provision
- Ability to research new sources of funding and educational opportunities
- Ability to work under pressure
- Able to work independently
- Ability to establish a rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
- Commitment to own development
- Customer focused
Communication
Essential
- Strong communication skills with ability to communicate with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Ability to communicate sensitively in matters of e.g. funding, negative feedback
- Able to provide coaching & feedback to individuals in a supportive and sensitive manner
- Ability to liaise with all senior managers throughout the Trust regarding the annual training cycle
- Able to represent the Trust at internal, external and regional meetings
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.
