Job Description

We are excited to expand our newly formed People Development Team with up to 2.0 wte new roles, People Development Practitioners. The practitioners will focus on designing, delivering and evaluating People Development interventions, such as apprenticeship training routes, in-house leadership and management development and Trust Induction. The post holder will advise and coach colleagues about the development and careers offers available to them, including promoting high quality appraisal conversations, and commitment to lifelong learning. It is an exciting time to join the People Development Team at Gloucestershire Hospitals, as we embed a restorative, just and learning culture, and the NHS People Promise in all that we do to improve staff experience and support colleagues' development.

Expected Interview Date:

11/08/2025



To oversee the design, development and delivery of high-quality, evidence-based educational activities and resources for a variety of stakeholders, ensuring they are inclusive and responsive to diverse learning needs and styles.



To oversee the evaluation and quality assurance of our service activity through the collation, analysis and reporting of data from a range of sources, using insights to inform the continuous improvement and development of educational programmes .



To collaborate with internal and external stakeholders and engage with communities of practice to effectively undertake projects related to the wider Education, Learning and Culture portfolio.



To provide support and supervision of E&PD colleagues, including operational matters and focused activity related to health, wellbeing and development of others.



Championing the Trust values and promoting a culture of learning and development in the organisation , supporting the delivery of the Trust Strategy .



At Gloucestershire Hospitals, we're proud to put our people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the 'best care for everyone'.



Health and wellbeing - We are committed to a culture where staff feel able to openly raise their concerns with the clear expectation that they will be listened to, their concerns taken seriously and acted upon. We have a Lead for Freedom To Speak Up Guardian who is working closely with staff to understand and support safe speaking up in the Trust.



We also have a staff advice and support hub that will help you to make the right choices for your health because it puts all the information you need in one place. Whether you're looking for information about your physical, emotional or financial wellbeing, we can help support you.



Career growth - We believe in supporting people on their leadership journey and unlocking their potential at all career levels. We offer a range of programmes, pathways, support and talent pools to get you ready for your next steps and to create our own talent pipelines of brilliant leaders.



People Development is a new and evolving service within the wider Education, Learning and Culture Portfolio. This role will be required to:



Leadership and Management Training



Design, deliver, and evaluate high-quality leadership and management training programmes and resources to enhance leadership capability across the Trust.



Collaboratively facilitate training on leadership and essential people management skills and organise related networks and forums.



Apprenticeships



Provision of training and engagement with managers related to apprenticeships including initiatives to improve the quality of training experiences.



To ensure internal and external stakeholders have access to accurate Trust workforce data reports related to apprenticeships.



Promote our apprenticeship offers to internal and external stakeholders for workforce pipelines and people development.



Trust Induction



Oversee the design, delivery and evaluation of the Trust's induction programme , ensuring all new starters are welcomed, informed, and equipped for their roles.



Appraisals



Support managers in embedding effective appraisal practices across the Trust, through training provision, allocation of resources , ensuring policy adherence and guidance.



People Development Tools and Resources



Promotion of the Coaching network and faculty, contributing to the services through own personal development including accredited membership and network co-ordination



Analyse organisational trends from 360-degree feedback data to inform wider development initiatives



Facilitate and promote Action Learning Sets as a tool for leadership and personal development



Act as a point of contact for careers advice and progression opportunities within the Trust



Oversee the Trust's career and work experience programmes , including outreach to local schools, colleges, and universities.