Organisational Learning Practitioner (XR06)

Job Summary

Expected Shortlisting Date: 13/03/2025

Planned Interview Date: 24/03/2025

We are seeking a passionate and talented individual to join our Organisational Development & Culture Centre of Excellence within the HR function at LTHT.

In this key role, you will play a vital part in contributing to the delivery of transformational change initiatives, fostering an inclusive, engaging workplace culture and supporting the development of our colleagues.

Main Duties of the Job

As an Organisational Development Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our organisational culture while also taking on Team Leader responsibilities. Alongside managing and supporting your team, you will design and facilitate impactful learning interventions. Your work will empower colleagues to create a high performing and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, aligning with our 'Leeds Way' values and ensuring the best possible patient care.

You will be in good company amongst a resourceful, innovative and impactful team of colleagues who are known for evidence-based thought leadership, professional guidance and service delivery.

About Us

Leeds Teaching Hospital NHS Trust provides care and treatment to over a million patients, employing over 23,000 employees. We have the ambition to provide the highest quality specialist and integrated care. Through supporting and developing our people, we aim to achieve a consistent, high performing and sustainable workforce, with the Leeds Way values at the heart of everything we do.

Our Organisational Development and Culture Centre of Excellence brings together a range of specialisms that deliver a joined-up service across the whole organisation from corporate induction, appraisals, training solutions, inclusion and positive action, apprenticeships and employability, leadership and personal development, coaching, OD consultancy, and employee voice and engagement.

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is committed to our process of redeploying 'at risk' members of our existing workforce to new roles. As such, all our job adverts are subject to this policy and we reserve the right to close, delay or remove adverts while this process is completed. If you do experience a delay in the shortlisting stage of the recruitment cycle, please bear with us while this process is completed, and contact the named contact if you have any questions.

Date Posted: 10 February 2025

Pay Scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 6

Salary: £37,338 to £44,962 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time, Flexible working

Reference Number: C9298-HMR-0100

Job Locations:

St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF

Job Responsibilities

You will be responsible for designing and delivering engaging training programs, coaching sessions and team development initiatives that drive positive change and enhance team effectiveness.

Leading and inspiring a team is a key aspect of this role. You will play a crucial part in guiding and motivating your team members, ensuring their success, and contributing to the overall impact of our Centre of Excellence.

You'll collaborate across the Centre of Excellence on impactful OD projects, achieving shared Trust goals. You'll also partner with line managers, supporting their leadership development through coaching and experience.

A data-driven approach is essential. You will analyse data and evaluate the impact of OD interventions to inform future design and delivery, ensuring that our programs are effective and aligned with organisational goals.

You will be a role model for the Trust's values and behaviours to ensure our values are supported and embedded in all elements across the organisation.

Furthermore, continuous professional development is essential. You will have access to ongoing Organisational Development (OD) support to boost your skills and knowledge, ensuring you remain at the forefront of best practice.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential:

• Relevant degree level qualification or equivalent work experience within Organisational Development or Learning & Development

Desirable:

• Evidence of further training or CPD relating to leadership and management, OD or L&D Psychometric tools accreditation e.g., Insights or similar.

Experience

Essential:

• Experience in the design, delivery and evaluation of organisational development, and/or leadership & management initiatives and interventions.
• Team leader and management experience
• A proven track record of delivering OD interventions within a large organisation.
• Ability to influence across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Experience of embedding organisational values, culture change and behavioural frameworks.

Skills & Behaviours

Essential:

• Skilled OD Practitioner and facilitator with knowledge of leadership and management theories, tools and practices.
• Ability to manage/prioritise own work and work collaboratively to achieve common goals & maximise resources
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret data to inform their work.

Desirable:

• Delivering management / leadership development interventions
• Coaching, Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Employer Details

Employer Name: Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Address: St. James's University Hospital
Beckett Street
Leeds
LS9 7TF

Employer's Website: https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/