Organisational Development Lead - Band 7

Job overview

Deliver key OD Programmes that support the Group in developing a compassionate and inclusive culture, where all staff feel valued, engaged and a sense of belonging. Each programme links to the NHS People Promise’s and the Group’s strategic objectives. Responsible for leading and delivering specific work stream/s; for example: Staff Experience. Staff Engagement. Medical Engagement. Culture and Leadership.

Care Group Liaison Generalist and specialist OD Support. Each work stream is intended to have significant positive organisational impact. Additionally, to provide a comprehensive professional, proactive and high-quality support, and internal consultancy service to leaders. The post holder will act as an internal expert consultant providing advice and support to all stakeholders on a wide range of individual and collective OD interventions. Support the development, implementation, and evaluation of OD plans to support the delivery of the Group’s strategic plan, aligned to the People Promise. Provide professional advice and expertise to ensure interventions are designed to maximum affect. You will support in the design, planning and delivery of the OD Strategic Plan, with specific focus on our leadership offer.

Main duties of the job

Support Senior leaders to provide a range of innovative and cost-effective interventions to enable the development and support of culture change through behavioural change and performance improvement. This will include leading and delivering against specific specialist and generalist workstreams assigned to the post holder. Support the delivery of the People/Workforce strand of the Group strategic objectives and the development of a compassionate, inclusive culture where staff feel valued, engaged and a sense of belonging. Ensuring the organisation takes positive strides with each People Promise Element. Act as an internal expert consultant providing advice and support to all stakeholders on a wide range of individual and collective OD interventions.

Design and carry out engagement interventions across the Group including the proactive management and analysis of the NHS Staff Survey and the mandated Pulse Staff Surveys. Design, plan and deliver a range of training packages for leaders and colleagues, that assist with ongoing people development workstreams including change management, behaviours and performance development and leadership capability amongst others.

Provide advice and support for organisational development improvement projects based on national/local best practice, legislation, guidance and recommendations.

Lead the design, delivery and implementation of agreed OD projects and interventions on an ongoing basis as and when needed by the organisation.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

We recognise that outstanding care can only be delivered through our people. We want to attract people who can help us deliver our vision. We want in return to help people achieve what they wish in their careers in the NHS at LCHG.

We are always keen to welcome highly skilled, committed and compassionate individuals to our hospitals – people who put patients at the heart of everything they do and are ready to help us achieve our vision.

Our Group values guide everything we do. They are:

• Compassionate - We care about people - Compassionate is the act of showing empathy, kindness, and respect to others, recognising their individual needs and circumstances. It involves listening, understanding, and supporting others in a way that makes them feel valued, safe, and cared for.
• Collaborative - We work together as a team - Collaborative is working inclusively and respectfully with others to achieve shared goals. It involves open communication, valuing diverse perspectives, and building trust to create a supportive and effective team environment.
• Innovative - We strive to improve - Innovative is the process of exploring new ideas, approaches, and technologies to improve care, services, and working practices. It involves creativity, curiosity, and a willingness to take risks in a safe and supportive environment.

If you believe in them too, then you are ready to join the LCHG team.

Please see the attached job description for further detail pertaining to the Organisational Development Lead role.

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.