Organisational Development Partner

London North West Healthcare Nhs Trust; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

London North West Healthcare NHS Trust seeks an experienced OD and L&D professional to design, deliver and evaluate development programmes across the organisation. You will diagnose learning needs, create impactful interventions and support culture change to enhance patient care and efficiency.

Strong stakeholder engagement and data-driven methods are essential. The role requires CIPD level qualification, a Master’s in HRM/OD or equivalent, and a proven track record in health sector development

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing and delivering OD and learning programmes.
• Ability to diagnose culture change and drive performance improvement.
• Experience in staff development and leadership programmes within health/hospital settings.
• Understanding of adult learning, engagement, and change management theories.
• Evidence of continuous professional development and relevant OD qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement OD and learning initiatives to meet identified needs.
• Lead a variety of training programmes promoting staff and team development.
• Analyse data and use diagnostic tools to drive culture change and improvement.
• Collaborate with managers to align HR/OD activity with patient experience and quality goals.

Skills

OD design & delivery

Leadership development

Change management

Adult learning principles

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Communication skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Strategic thinking

Education

Chartered CIPD Member (MCIPD)

Master’s Degree or equivalent in HRM/OD/change management

Job description

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Person specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential criteria

• Chartered CIPD Member (MCIPD)
• Master’s Degree or equivalent experience - Relevant area i.e. HRM, OD, change management
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• Organisational Development qualification (or relevant experience)
• Adult training or education qualification – PTLLS, AET Improvement methodology or working towards qualification

Desirable criteria

• Project or Programme Management
• Psychometric test user (BCP/BPS), MBTI or similar tool)
• Digital content developer
• Coaching and mentoring

Knowledge and Skills

Essential criteria

• Extensive 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.
• Solid 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.
• Significant experience of working in an OD and learning and development environment and designing and delivering a variety of programmes.
• Able 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.
• Knowledge of the principles and theories of adult learning, organisational development, change management, engagement, team work and leadership.
• Experience of increasing productivity and continuously improve methods, approaches.
• Experience of devising a variety of training and development programmes specifically to promote staff and team development
• Experience of People Management and leadership
• Broad understanding of the OD and L&D agenda within LNWHT

HEART Values

Essential criteria

• 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 criteria

• Project Management skills and ability to see projects to completion.
• Analytical skills and ability to analyse and interpret data and problem solve through structured thought processes.
• Excellent written communication and report writing skills.
• Commitment to, and enthusiasm for facilitating cultural and behavioural change, service improvement, and team and individual development.
• A good understanding of and experience of learning and workforce Information Systems
• Highly developed interpersonal, facilitation and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex information
• A strong communicator who can build effective relationships across all levels and can influence key stakeholders.
• Highly developed, demonstrated teamwork skills and ability to manage conflict
• Self-driven and extremely customer and results focussed.
• Good negotiation and influencing skills and ability to motivate colleagues and staff
• Ability to plan and organise a range of complex activities, formulate and adjust plans
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to respond effectively to multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to build and maintain credibility with line managers