Head of Learning

1 month ago

Birkenhead, United Kingdom Wirral University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

Job summary

Head of Learning and Organisational Development

We're looking for a Head of Learning and OD to lead our people development services. This role will be responsible for delivery of our Talent Management agenda, Organisational Development, Coaching, Mentoring, Learning and development, vocational development and provision of library services to both WUTH and Wirral Community NHS Trust.

This role will also oversees the delivery of the Trusts widening participation programmes. We work in collaboration with partners from Wirral system and Liverpool City Region as part of WUTH's commitment to creating work and development opportunities for our local communities.

Main duties of the job

Service lead for the following teams:

Organisational Development Learning and Vocational Development Knowledge and Library Service

The role will oversee various people development initiatives including:

The design and implementation of various Leadership Development projects Talent Development Coaching and mentoring Implementation of a new appraisal and check-in (supervision) approach at WUTH Internal OD Consultancy Annual leadership Conference Implementation of WUTH Training and Education Directory Apprenticeships and Vocational Development Mandatory training and Trust Induction Knowledge and Library Services

About us

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as "competent and caring staff" by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral's only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of the job requirements and also the person specification to ensure you have the correct qualifications for the role.

This role is a senior leader and we are looking for suitable senior leadership experience.

Person Specification

Qualifications, Specific Experience & Training

Essential

Educated to Master's Degree level in a relevant subject area Relevant Professional Qualification eg Psychometrics ( MBTI, FIROb, TKI, SDI etc), or Occupational Psychology Qualification in training / teaching Evidence of Continuous professional development Academic qualification or training to act as workplace coach/mentor.

Personal Attributes

Essential

Ability to travel Business and governance orientated

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

More than 5 years' experience at a senior management / leadership level within an Organisational Development or Learning and Development environment Extensive OD and Change Management experience at senior management level Experience of leading large / complex projects, workforce/OD initiatives Knowledge of training needs analysis and evaluation methodologies Experience of managing multiple teams Experience of reporting to Trust Board or Programme Board level within organisational governance arrangements, both written and verbally Advanced managerial and leadership skills in the speciality Financial knowledge and the ability to manage a substantial budget Knowledge and understanding of business planning; service redesign and implementation High standard of Information Technology skills A high level of numeracy and literacy skills are required as the post requires the ability to analyse, interpret and use complex information of all types Proven track record of setting goals and achieving them Ability to coach, mentor and support others Self driven in researching and applying OD diagnostic or evaluation tools that can be effectively deployed in planned and commissioned OD activities

Desirable

Excellent understanding of Education Governance and Academic Frameworks and national standards

Personal Attributes

Essential

Flexible and adaptive in approach, creative and proactive in delivering OD solutions Resilient and able to deal with challenge Passionate about the development of individuals and teams to maximise their potential

Knowledge and Skills

Essential

Experience of staff side working including consulting, negotiating and organisational change Good knowledge of wide variety of OD interventions and tools Able to design and deliver a range of competency development programmes at all levels of the organisation within national frameworks Excellent oral and written communication skills at all levels Excellent interpersonal communication skills Ability to negotiate, motivate and influence the work of staff and clients Ability to prioritise work and meet tight and multiple deadlines Creative and use imagination to come up with solutions

Desirable

Knowledge of recent NHS/DoH education, development and engagement agendas Good knowledge of the NHS, challenges facing frontline and support staff, and the range of complexities that drive behaviours Understanding of the competency and academic frameworks that underpin the OD remit Understanding of accreditation processes

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