Job Description

This is a great opportunity to join Aneurin Bevan University Health Board's Organisational Development Team. You would be part of a team aiming to transform healthcare in line with the recently launched People plan and the Health Boards 10 Year Strategy, Gwent 35.



Our OD function is focussed on promoting workplace development, innovation and culture change. Our work empowers staff, develops leaders, and aligning our workforce with the Health board's vision of delivering exceptional care for our communities.



If you're passionate about making a difference, this is your opportunity to shape the future of healthcare in Wales."



This is an exciting opportunity to join our Organisational Development Team. The post holder will play a key role in supporting the planning, delivery and evaluation a range of organisational projects that contribute to the successful delivery of the three Year Plan. and the Health Board's 10 year vision 'Gwent 35'



The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.



Design, deliver and evaluate organisational development programmes in line with the organisation's strategic priorities Manage and contribute to the design, delivery and evaluation of core organisational processes . These may include Statutory Mandatory Training, Corporate Induction, PADR, culture change programmes or Values and Behaviours. Work in partnership with leaders and teams across the organisation Triage requests for support from the OD team to assess the level of support an individual or team requires Manage projects in collaboration with colleagues from the OD Team. These may include agendas relating to staff engagement, recognition, retention, career development, Statutory and Mandatory Training, PADR, leadership or culture and behaviour change. Design and conduct effective monitoring and evaluation processes to promote learning, service improvement and compliance

with audit or regulatory requirements.

Contribute to large scale cultural and behaviour change programmes Design deliver and evaluate workshops Line manage staff in line with the organisational policies and procedures. Coach individuals and teams Support and embed the organisation's Values and Behaviours Framework Promote psychological safety, trust, collaboration and the principles of compassionate leadership throughout the organisation. Engage and work collaboratively with clinical and corporate teams to support and enhance the core objectives of the organisation.

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award-winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff.



We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work.



Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future.



You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click "Apply now" to view in Trac



Professional Leadership/Management

Ensure delivery of a portfolio of OD projects in a planned in a methodical way. Liaise with the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Lead to ensure Equality, Diversity and Inclusion principles are embedded in all Learning

and OD interventions and robust equality impact assessments are undertaken.

Lead, develop and empower direct reports in line with the 'all Wales Compassionate Principles' and Organisational Values to facilitate a

culture of growth and innovation delivering high quality outcomes.

Work in collaboration with key stakeholders locally and nationally to maximise Learning and OD opportunities. Lead on the design, development, delivery and implementation of Learning and OD initiatives to meet the needs of the service and

service users.

Contribute to the responsiveness of OD in relation to organisational strategic and operational plans. Represent ABUHB as appropriate at conference/meeting etc. as required.

Organisational Development

Work closely with the OD Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to support the development of strategic planning in relation to the delivery of

the People Plan.

Share knowledge/skills and expertise with peers and implement any service improvement aligned to the OD portfolio. Work collaboratively with Senior Organisation Development Practitioners to ensure OD activity is intuitive and responsive to

Organisational and national strategy.

Work collaboratively with clinical / non clinical leads and divisional education practitioners to support the OD agenda. Review ways of working ensuring they are accessible and engage in mediums that are appropriate for different staff groups maximising

the use of digital technology where this is appropriate.

Manage and maintain internal quality assurance processes. Identify, analyse and interpret data to enhance the effective design, delivery and evaluation of OD projects. Plan and prioritise own work, to ensure effective support to all areas and delivery of key objectives, monitoring, evaluating and adjusting

accordingly.

Work with OD coordinator and OD officer roles to ensure effective service provision.

Communications

Using and understanding complex information, multi-factorial strands of communication both internal and external to the organisation.

This will involve being able to use a variety of communication styles, to overcome communication barriers and achieve effective delivery,

for example qualitative data resulting from evaluations and questionnaires.

Design and present specialist training courses on complex issues eg Oracle Learning Management system, Corporate Induction, Statutory

and Mandatory Training to groups of around 20- 25 people.

Foster positive, collegial relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team and multi-agency partners. e.g. meetings, conferences and careers events. Provide leadership and direction across situations where complex ideas or concepts need to be conveyed and implemented across the

organisation in easily understood language. For example, supporting individuals and managers with easily accessible information e.g.

Accessible Induction resources, accessible mandatory and statutory training information.

Develop close working relationships with the trade unions and professional bodies to facilitate good partnership working to enable the

new organisation to modernise the workforce and meet business objectives.

The post holder will provide support and guidance sessions to individuals and teams where a need for staff development has been

identified. This will require highly developed motivational, negotiating, coaching or facilitation skills.



Analytical

The post holder will analyse and interpret data, some of which will be complex in nature such as training need analysis and pertinent

surveys. Utilising judgement and critical thinking skills to make comparisons to inform the delivery of appropriate outcomes, assess and

recommend course of action on complex learning and OD issues.

Exercise specialist knowledge across a range of professional and managerial work procedures and practices e.g. knowledge of digital

marketing resources, statutory and mandatory training and corporate induction.



Planning

Plans the implementation OD interventions in complex environments across the organisation. Formulating and adjusting plans to meet

service needs.

Policy

Proposes changes to Workforce and Organisational Development policies within their remit to promote the OD Agenda which would

impact across the organisation.



Finance

Take responsibility for managing OD resources within areas of responsibility and signing of expenses for direct reports. To support the achievement financial balance and/or surplus within areas of responsibility. Ensure robust systems of governance (clinical, staff, audit and information) and risk management are in place.

Human resources

Line Management of the administrator roles within their remit. This will include coaching, resource planning, performance management,

appraisals and support with team and individual development.

Line manager staff in adherence with mandatory, statutory and CPD requirements of the Health Board. The post holder will provide advice and guidance regarding Learning and OD to individuals and teams, to ensure appropriate CPD is

identified



Information

The post holder will be required to regularly contribute to the production of complex reports and presentations based on a range of

information from a variety of sources. Writing reports for a wide range of groups including the Senior OD leadership team and People

and Culture Committee

Maintain robust information governance procedures and confidentiality adhering to relevant policies, legislation and concepts of good practice

Freedom to act

Responsible for the day-to-day operational management and lead the development of all services within the post holder's portfolio,

balancing the need for proactive service development and leadership against the reactive demand of operational responsibilities and

stakeholders.

The post holder will need to assimilate and summarise complex documents, compare facts and analyse situational data from a range of

sources, develop options and assess risks and opportunities to the organisation and facilitate consensus building and decision making.



Health & Safety

All employees have a statutory duty of care for their professional safety and that of others. Employees are required to co-operate with

managers to enable the HB to meet its legal duties