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Job summary

Main area
People Development, Learning & Development, Organisational Development
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 7
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref
241-327CD-24
Employer
Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal Bolton Hospital (Bolton Foundation Trust)
Town
Bolton
Salary
£43,742 - £50,056 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
12/05/2024 23:59
Interview date
23/05/2024

Employer heading

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust logo

People Development Lead

NHS AfC: Band 7

 


 

Job overview

Use specialist knowledge people development to lead the design, delivery, development and evaluation of the Trust’s leadership development offering

Lead the development of a holistic, effective and engaging learning offer, to complement Comp + Mandated Training requirements, in order to meet both the current and future needs of the Trust.

Co-ordinate a range of development activities such as projects,  coaching, 360 feedback facilitation, action learning sets, behavioural and psychometric tools, conference support, face to face and virtual learning delivery, together with other applicable learning and development activities.

Maximise opportunities for online and digital learning as part of a blended learning offering.

Collaborate with stakeholders to undertake learning needs analysis diagnostics to support the delivery of effective and impactful learning interventions.

Lead the delivery of the Apprenticeship Strategy.

Have responsibility for the relationship and contract management of relevant external partners, to achieve a high quality and value for investment service, in accordance with the Trust Procurement policy.

Lead the learning administration function and ensure systems and processes are modern, effective and efficient and subject to period operational review.

Provide effective and proactive personal learning leadership that aligns with, and empowers the Trusts’ People Plan, Organisational Strategy, Clinical Strategy, Locality Strategy and Organisational Values.

Main duties of the job

In addition to the duties set out in 'Job Overview'

Lead the branding, marketing and promotion of learning opportunities through a range of effective communications and social media channels

Lead the learning administration function and ensure systems and processes are modern, effective and efficient

Responsible for the planning and management of the project to record and monitor medical device training compliance on ESR across the Trust to enhance patient safety. Support divisions in finding solutions, which fit their needs, utilising ESR and any other available suitable tools. Communicate and engage with all areas and professional groups to ensure comprehensive data and reporting capabilities.

Be a key member of the People Development Steering Group ensuring that actions assigned are completed on time.

Represent the Trust in local and regional forums and networks, review national policy and guidance, sharing the latest thinking and developments in the field of people development to support the organisation to enhance its offer.

Respond effectively and efficiently to general enquiries relating to the people development agenda.

Support the People Development Team, and the wider Workforce & Organisational Development Service, with any other relevant tasks as required and commensurate with the grade of the post.

Working for our organisation

Maintain a broad understanding of the work of the Workforce & OD Directorate and of the Trust as a whole, and contribute ideas for the improvement of service provision

Ensure own actions contribute to the maintenance of a quality service provision

Be responsible for the self-development through development activities and maintain up to date knowledge relevant to the post

Participate in the Trust’s performance appraisal system and undertake any identified training and development related to the post

Maintain effective working relationships with colleagues

Be aware of and work within the Trust’s Equal Opportunities Policy and to treat all contacts, staff or clients, with dignity and respect

Abide by all relevant policies including confidentiality and data protection. The post holder is reminded that any breach of the Trust’s confidentiality policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action

All staff have a duty to ensure health and safety whilst at work.  Safe working practices and health and safety precautions are a legal requirement.  All accidents must be reported to your manager and in line with the general philosophy of the Trust; you must participate in accident prevention by reporting hazards and following policies and procedures including moving and handling guidelines

You are required to contribute to the control of risk and use the incident reporting system to alert the Trust of incidents or near misses that may compromise the quality of services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Use their specialist knowledge and understanding of people development, with an engaging and creative style and approach to lead the design, delivery, development and evaluation of the Trust’s leadership development offering, in a way that meets personal, cultural and operational needs for current and aspiring leaders.

Lead the development of a holistic, effective and engaging learning offer, to complement Compulsory and Trust Mandated Training requirements, that connects and effectively utilises available external resources in order to meet both the current and future needs of the Trust.

Co-ordinate a range of development activities, for individuals, networks and teams, such as projects,  coaching, 360 feedback facilitation, action learning sets, behavioural and psychometric tools, conference support, face to face and virtual learning delivery, together with any other applicable learning and development activities.

Maximise opportunities for online and digital learning as part of a full blended learning offering.

Collaborate with divisional stakeholders to undertake learning needs analysis diagnostics to support the delivery of effective and impactful learning interventions.

Lead the delivery of the Apprenticeship Strategy.

Have responsibility for the relationship and contract management of relevant external partners, to achieve a high quality and value for investment service, in accordance with the Trust Procurement policy.

Lead the learning administration function and ensure systems and processes are modern, effective and efficient and subject to period operational review.

Provide effective and proactive personal learning leadership that aligns with, and empowers the Trusts’ People Plan, Organisational Strategy, Clinical Strategy, Locality Strategy and Organisational Values

Person specification

Essential

Essential criteria
  • Previous specialist knowledge of Learning and Development
  • Experience of designing and facilitating learning
  • Qualification in Education & Training - or demonstrable experience
  • Knowledge of evaluation of learning interventions
Desirable criteria
  • First degree or equivalent professional, academic qualification

Desirable

Essential criteria
  • Previous specialist knowledge of Learning and Development
Desirable criteria
  • First degree or equivalent professional, academic qualification
  • Chartered Member of CIPD
  • Leadership/ Management Qualification
  • Previous experience in the NHS or comparable health care setting
  • Coaching qualification or demonstrable experience
  • Psychometric accreditations - e.g. MDTI, HLM 360

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Lisa Rigby
Job title
Assistant Director of Organisational Development
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
07789492441
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