Health Play Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Bedford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing organizational culture and performance. This role as a People and Culture Practitioner involves working closely with teams to implement the THRIVE values, fostering a supportive environment. You'll be instrumental in developing strategies for performance and change management while providing consultancy to promote teamwork. With a commitment to staff well-being and professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-performing Trust. If you are passionate about people and culture, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

High-quality training and development

Supportive work environment

State-of-the-art facilities

Qualifications

• Masters level education or equivalent experience required.
• Professional qualification in OD or L&D (e.g., CIPD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering the Trust's People strategies to enhance performance.
• Provide consultancy to promote teamwork and embed values.
• Lead on leadership development and talent management initiatives.

Skills

Change Management

Leadership Development

Coaching

Team Development

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Masters Level Education

Professional Qualification in OD or L&D

Tools

MBTI

Job description

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The values and behaviours of our staff have a direct impact and profound effect on the evolution of our culture. Therefore, your values will be a key success factor.

As part of the Culture and OD team, the People and Culture Practitioner works alongside Culture/OD and Human Resources/Employee Relations to support the implementation and embedding of our THRIVE values in our systems and processes.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Culture and OD, you will support cultural initiatives aimed at improving organisational performance and effectiveness. The role requires independent work with teams and individuals, focusing on respectful resolution and contributing to our Culture and OD strategy evolution.

The role will be aligned with core values and competencies, allowing you to leverage your strengths and experience.

If you live and breathe our values and are curious to learn more, we look forward to hearing what you can bring to the role.

Main duties of the job

• Assist in delivering the Trust's People strategies to enhance organisational performance and effectiveness.
• Provide professional internal consultancy to promote effective teamwork and embed our THRIVE values.
• Work independently, develop effective relationships quickly, and empower teams to foster a supportive culture.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, with two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton, offering services like A&E, maternity, and paediatrics.

Joining us means becoming part of a friendly, high-performing Trust committed to staff wellbeing. We offer high-quality training and development to support your career growth.

Our state-of-the-art facilities place us at the forefront of healthcare. We are dedicated to delivering excellent patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please apply promptly. All new staff undergo a six-month probation. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Review all attached documents to understand the job requirements.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please review the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

• Contribute to the Trust’s People strategies to improve performance and effectiveness.
• Enable leaders to develop strategies for performance, engagement, and change management.
• Assist in business planning to identify and address culture needs.
• Provide consultancy to promote teamwork, embed values, and achieve organisational objectives.
• Lead on leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and talent management initiatives.
• Collaborate with key partners to ensure cohesive OD strategies.

Person specification

Qualifications

• Masters level education or equivalent experience.
• Professional qualification in OD or L&D (e.g., CIPD).
• Ongoing professional development.
• Coaching or mentoring qualification.
• MBTI or similar tools experience.

Experience

• Experience in people and culture roles within complex environments.
• Designing OD interventions, policies, and procedures.
• Supporting teams and individuals through change.
• Facilitating team development activities.
• Experience in NHS people and culture settings.

Knowledge

• Theories of change management and leadership.
• Understanding of NHS OD and leadership development agendas.
• Latest facilitation techniques and best practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills.
• Project management and influencing skills.
• Knowledge of HR and employee relations.

Personal Skills

• Self-confident, motivated, and innovative.
• Enthusiastic about success and change.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented.
• Self-aware with a strong sense of self and development needs.

This role involves working with vulnerable populations and is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks, in accordance with relevant legislation.