Job Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated individual to join the CRH team to lead our programme of work on workforce transformation. This role will provide a real opportunity to make a positive difference in how we work ensuring the Trust implements best practice processes and develops a workforce strategy for the future. You will be experienced in workforce transformation and well-versed in the skills needed to lead and negotiate; with a proven improvement approach.
Main duties of the job
The overall purpose is to lead workforce Transformation and Improvement activities in the organisation. The post holder is responsible for:
- The provision of expert advice relating to workforce transformation and the development of associated plans in line with the Trust's overall transformation programme including with review and realignment of priorities as needed. This will include working closely with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the organisation to ensure the projects have clear deliverables and realise planned benefits.
- Acting as the Operational lead for high priority workforce transformation programmes.
- Working alongside the HR and OD team to support the delivery of the Trust's wider workforce strategy through workforce transformation.
The Royal Academy of Improvement team
Contributes to the delivery of outstanding patient care by:
- Helping bring improvement to life in the organisation.
- Developing and embedding the Trust's approach to improvement including education, training, coaching and direct support.
- Supporting the delivery and project management of high priority Transformation Programmes.
About us
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful foundation trust with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standards of clinical quality, patient care and staff experience. The Trusts Together as One Strategy describes our organisational values and a pledge to support our people through compassionate and inclusive leadership.
Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is North Derbyshire's only acute District General Hospital, with 24 hour Emergency Department services; we're responsible for providing care and treatment to more than 400,000 people who live in our communities. We are modern, friendly and in commuting distance of Sheffield, Derby, Nottingham and close to the Peak District. The Care Quality Commission has rated the Trust as 'Good'. Our vision is to provide exceptional patient care provided by exceptional people. We work closely with our partners across health and social care as part of the Joined Up Care Derbyshire Integrated Care System.
Details
Date posted
26 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 8a
Salary
53,755 to 60,504 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
166-S&P-7293090
Job locations
Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Chesterfield Road
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
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Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• Degree level qualification
• Education to master's level or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Leadership and/or management qualification.
• Specialist workforce transformation/planning/L&D /HR qualification e.g. Chartered Member.
• CIPD or equivalent expertise and knowledge in learning/education.
• Extensive knowledge of workforce transformation and business/workforce planning, modelling, methodologies and data analysis, mining tools.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare environment and workforce challenges.
• Project management qualification i.e. PRINCE2 or equivalent experience.

• Experience/ awareness of workforce supply routes in the NHS - apprenticeships, work experience etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.
• Coaching and/or mentoring qualification.
• Financial qualification.
• Experience of financial and/or economic modelling.

• Significant experience of working in a strategic workforce role.
• Significant experience of supporting senior leaders in identifying and achieving workforce/resourcing plans.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Significant experience and understanding of workforce transformation programmes, workforce data and analytics.
• Solid experience of people management and development and leading change.
• Designing and delivering workforce transformation activities.
• Experience of financial planning.
• Proven track record in programme design and project management.
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of NHS Policy & Strategy.
• Experience of NHS workforce systems.
• Understanding of the NHS People Plan ambitions and its implications for services.

• Experience of developing workforce planning strategy.
• Experience of implementing digital solutions in workforce.

• Degree level qualification
• Education to master's level or equivalent experience and knowledge
• Evidence of continued professional development.
• Leadership and/or management qualification.
• Specialist workforce transformation/planning/L&D /HR qualification e.g. Chartered Member.
• CIPD or equivalent expertise and knowledge in learning/education.
• Extensive knowledge of workforce transformation and business/workforce planning, modelling, methodologies and data analysis, mining tools.
• Extensive knowledge of healthcare environment and workforce challenges.
• Project management qualification i.e. PRINCE2 or equivalent experience.

• Experience/ awareness of workforce supply routes in the NHS - apprenticeships, work experience etc.
• Knowledge and understanding of wider political and social drivers that influence service delivery within the NHS.
• Coaching and/or mentoring qualification.
• Financial qualification.
• Experience of financial and/or economic modelling.

• Significant experience of working in a strategic workforce role.
• Significant experience of supporting senior leaders in identifying and achieving workforce/resourcing plans.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Significant experience and understanding of workforce transformation programmes, workforce data and analytics.
• Solid experience of people management and development and leading change.
• Designing and delivering workforce transformation activities.
• Experience of financial planning.
• Proven track record in programme design and project management.
• Demonstrates a high level of knowledge of NHS Policy & Strategy.
• Experience of NHS workforce systems.
• Understanding of the NHS People Plan ambitions and its implications for services.

• Experience of developing workforce planning strategy.
• Experience of implementing digital solutions in workforce.