Job summary
Do you want to have an impact at
system level? Are you passionate about creating a culture where colleagues feel
they belong, where their wellbeing is absolute priority?
The award-winning West Yorkshire Health and Care
Partnership is also known as integrated care systems (ICS) is one of
the most advanced systems in England and has a vision and strong ambition to
improve the health and wellbeing of everyone in WY: https://www.wyhpartnership.co.uk/
As System Development Lead Experience, youll join a
supportive and creative team committed to enabling the achievement of our
exciting partnership ambitions.
Youll be able to bring your expertise and experience in
leading projects, designing and delivering interventions to develop the experience
and wellbeing of people who work with us.
There will also be opportunity to work with local and
regional organisational and system development and wellbeing colleagues to
support sharing and learning across West Yorkshire.
A strong track record of ability to deliver significant
change at pace whilst maintaining an inclusive and facilitative approach is a
must.
Coaching skills are essential for this role, along with
political astuteness and experience of leading projects and interventions that
are aimed at improving experience and wellbeing.
This exciting opportunity is a fixed-term opportunity
commencing as soon as possible. Secondments also welcome with the permission
from your line manager / organisation.
Main duties of the job
To be responsible for leading on developing and delivering system wide
projects aimed at enabling positive experience and wellbeing and support
delivery of the WY People Plan
Provide
specialist expertise, advice and delivery in OD practices including long term
and large-scale system change, change programme design and facilitation,
organisational diagnostics and design, analysis of group dynamics and processes
Engage
with the national and regional NHS E/I team and form part of the national
network of HWB leads
To
influence and develop relationships with key stakeholders that support delivery
of key objectives
Programme
management and day to day running of complex projects
Evaluate
use of resource against outcomes to include value for money, quality and
tackling inequalities and monitor programme budgets
Line
management of staff
Develop
a culture that promotes equality and values diversity
Ensure the principles
of openness, transparency and candor are observed and upheld in all working
practices.
If you are interested in
the role and think you have the right experience and abilities as detailed in
the job description, please contact:
Jo Farn, jo.farn@nhs.net
Please note that interviews for this post will be
held via Microsoft Teams
About us
In West Yorkshire we are
passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values
diversity we see this as a strength and part of our founding mission, values and
behaviours. We know through experience
that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more
creative work environment that delivers patient outcomes. We welcome
applications irrespective of people's age, disability, sex, gender identity and
gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation,
or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place that
all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the
recruitment process, including consideration of reasonable adjustments for
people who have a disability
We
are jointly committed to creating and maintaining a fair and supportive working
environment and culture, where contributions are fully recognised and valued by
all, and staff feel empowered to carry out their duties to the best of their
abilities. As employers we are committed to promoting and protecting the
physical and mental health and well-being of all our staff.
We
are an equal opportunities employer. We are a Disability Confident employer and
will interview any disabled candidate who meet the essential criteria for a job
vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To lead and facilitate the scoping,
development and delivery of experience, wellbeing and retention initiatives and
programmes in order to deliver the agreed retention, experience and wellbeing
goals.
To support the translation of
national policy and plans such as the NHS People Plan into WY partnership local
plans
Provide
specialist expertise and advice in OD practices including long term and large
scale system change, change programme design and facilitation, organisational
diagnostics and design, analysis of group dynamics and processes.
Provide
the OD input into the development and implementation of the ICBs strategy and
business plans, policies and decision-making to improve performance and to
embed system values and associated behaviours.
To research, share and be informed
by best practice, nationally and internationally
To work with NEY and national NHSE/I
colleagues to report and share progress and to explore opportunities and
facilitate learning from colleagues across the region
To collaborate with the WY workforce leads and
experience and wellbeing leads in our places to develop specific wellbeing offers
for the system by the system; facilitating connection and learning
People
Management and Leadership
- Use
of facilitation and coaching skills when working with colleagues to scope,
develop and deliver projects and initiatives.
- Day
to day support and coaching of other team members and colleagues in wider
network through active contribution of support and coaching to enable them
to achieve their work goals
- Line
management of a project support officer including creating a supportive
and inclusive working environment, role modelling what we are trying to
achieve, ensuring objectives are agreed and support and direction is
provided to achieve these and a personal development plan is developed.
Communication
and Relationships
- Prepare
and deliver written and verbal reports/presentations, to a range of
stakeholders at all levels in the system on highly complex, sensitive and
contentious issues.
- Develop
and maintain robust relationships with all key stakeholders across partner
organisations and with national and regional teams NHSE/I in the full
range of sectors to influence, challenge and support delivery
- Work
with senior leaders to create an effective and positive culture.
.Planning and Organisation
- To lead the development of project/programme
plans, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential
impacts on wider partnership, resource requirements and building in
contingency and adjustments as necessary specifically for retention,
experience and wellbeing initiatives
- To develop and lead on a range of
plans/initiatives that underpin the long term strategic plan which
will impact the wider system
- To
lead the development and delivery of performance, monitoring governance
strategies, providing updates to People Board, System and Leadership development
board and NHSE/I regional groups and forums
Financial and Physical
Resources
- Responsible for making recommendations,
providing advice and able to prepare strategic reports/briefings for programme
boards and other forums as required.
- Monitoring and management of
project/programme related devolved budgets in order to deliver agreed
outcomes within agreed budget levels; recommending levels of budget
allocation to get the best outcomes
Research and Development
- To
lead the development of an evaluation approach for measuring the impact of
the enhanced occupational health projects working with stakeholders from universities
and academic health science network to feed into learning regionally and
nationally.
- To
plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing,
interpreting and presenting data and information.
- Develop
key performance indicators for projects and monitor and manage progress
towards delivery.
- Co-ordinating
Research & Development initiatives - research, share and be informed
by best practice, nationally and internationally
Information Management
- Prepare and deliver written and
verbal reports/presentations, to a range of stakeholders at all levels of
seniority on complex, sensitive and contentious issues.
- To collate as required,
qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to
develop robust project plans and enable continual improvement and
evaluation of project success and learning.
- To analyse, interpret and present
data to highlight issues, risks and options to support decision making;
advise on appropriate action
Physical Effort Accuracy and dexterity in the use of
keyboards is a constant requirement. Occasional lifting of
computer equipment and presentational equipment e.g. LCD Projectors and projection
screens.
Mental
Effort
Frequent and prolonged periods of
concentration are required for up to 3 hours at a time. This is required for conducting
Planning and Meetings.
Emotional Effort
Occasional exposure to emotional
circumstances when communicating contentious information to a range of
stakeholders and organisations.
Working Conditions Post-holder is required to use
computer / VDU for long periods of time. Frequent travel is required to attend
meetings across sites.
General
The post holder will:
Promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour
are observed and upheld in all working practices.
The post holder will
have, or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate
level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post
and be aware of and comply with the organisations safeguarding protection
policies and procedures.
Ensure that any
infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/ Infection
Prevention and Control.
Ensure compliance with all mandatory and statutory training
relevant to the post.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
To lead and facilitate the scoping,
development and delivery of experience, wellbeing and retention initiatives and
programmes in order to deliver the agreed retention, experience and wellbeing
goals.
To support the translation of
national policy and plans such as the NHS People Plan into WY partnership local
plans
Provide
specialist expertise and advice in OD practices including long term and large
scale system change, change programme design and facilitation, organisational
diagnostics and design, analysis of group dynamics and processes.
Provide
the OD input into the development and implementation of the ICBs strategy and
business plans, policies and decision-making to improve performance and to
embed system values and associated behaviours.
To research, share and be informed
by best practice, nationally and internationally
To work with NEY and national NHSE/I
colleagues to report and share progress and to explore opportunities and
facilitate learning from colleagues across the region
To collaborate with the WY workforce leads and
experience and wellbeing leads in our places to develop specific wellbeing offers
for the system by the system; facilitating connection and learning
People
Management and Leadership
- Use
of facilitation and coaching skills when working with colleagues to scope,
develop and deliver projects and initiatives.
- Day
to day support and coaching of other team members and colleagues in wider
network through active contribution of support and coaching to enable them
to achieve their work goals
- Line
management of a project support officer including creating a supportive
and inclusive working environment, role modelling what we are trying to
achieve, ensuring objectives are agreed and support and direction is
provided to achieve these and a personal development plan is developed.
Communication
and Relationships
- Prepare
and deliver written and verbal reports/presentations, to a range of
stakeholders at all levels in the system on highly complex, sensitive and
contentious issues.
- Develop
and maintain robust relationships with all key stakeholders across partner
organisations and with national and regional teams NHSE/I in the full
range of sectors to influence, challenge and support delivery
- Work
with senior leaders to create an effective and positive culture.
.Planning and Organisation
- To lead the development of project/programme
plans, identifying interdependencies across projects/functions, potential
impacts on wider partnership, resource requirements and building in
contingency and adjustments as necessary specifically for retention,
experience and wellbeing initiatives
- To develop and lead on a range of
plans/initiatives that underpin the long term strategic plan which
will impact the wider system
- To
lead the development and delivery of performance, monitoring governance
strategies, providing updates to People Board, System and Leadership development
board and NHSE/I regional groups and forums
Financial and Physical
Resources
- Responsible for making recommendations,
providing advice and able to prepare strategic reports/briefings for programme
boards and other forums as required.
- Monitoring and management of
project/programme related devolved budgets in order to deliver agreed
outcomes within agreed budget levels; recommending levels of budget
allocation to get the best outcomes
Research and Development
- To
lead the development of an evaluation approach for measuring the impact of
the enhanced occupational health projects working with stakeholders from universities
and academic health science network to feed into learning regionally and
nationally.
- To
plan, develop and evaluate methods and processes for gathering, analysing,
interpreting and presenting data and information.
- Develop
key performance indicators for projects and monitor and manage progress
towards delivery.
- Co-ordinating
Research & Development initiatives - research, share and be informed
by best practice, nationally and internationally
Information Management
- Prepare and deliver written and
verbal reports/presentations, to a range of stakeholders at all levels of
seniority on complex, sensitive and contentious issues.
- To collate as required,
qualitative and quantitative information and lead appropriate analysis to
develop robust project plans and enable continual improvement and
evaluation of project success and learning.
- To analyse, interpret and present
data to highlight issues, risks and options to support decision making;
advise on appropriate action
Physical Effort Accuracy and dexterity in the use of
keyboards is a constant requirement. Occasional lifting of
computer equipment and presentational equipment e.g. LCD Projectors and projection
screens.
Mental
Effort
Frequent and prolonged periods of
concentration are required for up to 3 hours at a time. This is required for conducting
Planning and Meetings.
Emotional Effort
Occasional exposure to emotional
circumstances when communicating contentious information to a range of
stakeholders and organisations.
Working Conditions Post-holder is required to use
computer / VDU for long periods of time. Frequent travel is required to attend
meetings across sites.
General
The post holder will:
Promote a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Ensure the principles of openness, transparency and candour
are observed and upheld in all working practices.
The post holder will
have, or acquire through training provided by the organisation, the appropriate
level of safeguarding and knowledge, skills and practice required for the post
and be aware of and comply with the organisations safeguarding protection
policies and procedures.
Ensure that any
infection prevention and control issues are reported to the line manager/ Infection
Prevention and Control.
Ensure compliance with all mandatory and statutory training
relevant to the post.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Formal training in OD, change, improvement, leadership development approaches
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering system-wide change and development initiatives or programmes
- Coaching skills
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to produce excellent, engaging and thought-provoking oral, written communication and presentation that will lead to change
- Able to lead groups to enable positive outcomes and inclusion.
- Networking skills for developing working relationships and alliances between individuals, teams and organisations.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office package (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information and support delivery of such information to a wide range of differing groups at all levels.
- Ability to assimilate detailed information quickly
- Planning and organising skills; able to work to tight and often changing timescales and priorities
- Ability to think strategically and translate vision and ambition into operational plans; moving between details and the bigger picture
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- 1Values based leadership style working with honesty and integrity; role modelling what we are trying to achieve
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to masters level in a relevant subject, or equivalent level of experience of working at a senior level in specialist area
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Formal training in OD, change, improvement, leadership development approaches
Experience
Essential
- Experience of delivering system-wide change and development initiatives or programmes
- Coaching skills
Skills & Behaviours
Essential
- Able to produce excellent, engaging and thought-provoking oral, written communication and presentation that will lead to change
- Able to lead groups to enable positive outcomes and inclusion.
- Networking skills for developing working relationships and alliances between individuals, teams and organisations.
- Proficient user of Microsoft Office package (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
- Providing and receiving complex, sensitive or contentious information and support delivery of such information to a wide range of differing groups at all levels.
- Ability to assimilate detailed information quickly
- Planning and organising skills; able to work to tight and often changing timescales and priorities
- Ability to think strategically and translate vision and ambition into operational plans; moving between details and the bigger picture
- Problem solving skills and ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands
- 1Values based leadership style working with honesty and integrity; role modelling what we are trying to achieve
