Head of Organisational Development

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is one of the largest and busiest healthcare providers in Wales, advancing clinical excellence and driving forward an exciting programme of service redesign with a focus on population health across Gwent.

We are seeking a talented individual to join the Team and be at the forefront of the Organisational Development strategy for the Health Board. The successful post holder will provide senior level OD support across all strategic initiatives and will ensure the alignment of the Aneurin Bevan Health Board strategies and policies to support the long term strategy of the Health Board and its partners. This role acts as direct support to the Assistant Director of Workforce and Organisational Development (Dr Peter Brown) in the delivery of the Organisational Development.

The role involves leading and line-managing senior Organisational Development practitioners, working with senior clinicians and managers in the development and delivery of an Organisational Development Strategy to support the Health Board's strategic and operational plans. OD portfolio includes: Learning and Development, Talent and Succession planning, Developing and retaining people and teams, and also Future Talent Pipelines. The portfolio also includes responsibility for HCSW education and Occupational Health.

Main duties of the job

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

About us

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 speciality 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.

Job responsibilities

See Job description and Person Specification for a detailed explanation of the roles.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• Educated to Masters level and/or have significant relevant experience in a similar senior role or context.
• Evidence of continual Professional Development.
• Accredited coaching qualification.

Training and Experience

• In depth professional knowledge in staff management, organisational theory and practice.
• Ability to demonstrate significant experience in a senior management role.
• Experience of leading on policy and strategy development.
• Ability to demonstrate experience and delivery across a wide range of strategic Organisational Development management and practice and Human Resources practice.
• Experience of working at a corporate level within an organisation.
• Significant experience and understanding of Organisational Development and Human Resources practices.
• Experience of operating at senior management level including preparation and/or presentation of papers for Health Board.
• Experience of handling highly sensitive contentious and complex information.
• Experience of operating successfully within a large complex organisation.
• Knowledge of leading Organisational Development and Human Resources strategies.
• Proven experience of management and development of budgets.
• Understanding and professional knowledge in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of complex systems related to problem solving, Organisational change and development.

Skills & Ability

• Specialist knowledge of Organisational Development.
• Highly effective influencing skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities and deadlines in a changing environment.
• Highly resilient to pressure and adaptable.
• Positive attitude and highly self-motivated; ability to motivate others.
• Understanding of the Organisational Development modernisation agenda and the key role in an integrated Human Resources function has to the organisation achieving its goals.
• Understanding of Equality and Diversity especially local demographics and how they impact on service development and resourcing.
• Understanding of relevant NHS Wales policy direction and aims.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• High competency in IT skills including Office and similar programs.
• Specialist knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion.

Personal Attributes

• Committed to and able to demonstrate 'living the values' of the Health Board.
• Delivers challenging objectives in high-pressure situations.
• Able to work effectively in an environment with unpredictable work pressures.
• Professional courage and integrity.
• Committed to continuous improvement, reflection and learning.
• Evidence of Self-Awareness.
• Creative thinker.
• Ability to travel across sites.
• Ability to work flexibly when needed.
• Confident communicator who presents and interacts effectively at all levels.

Other requirements

• The ability to work at various sites across the organisation.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.