Organisational Development Facilitator

A key role within the Organisational Development Team the OD Facilitator will be:
+ coordinating the full range of OD activities for the team
+ a source of specialist advice and guidance about organisational development support for individuals, teams and the organisation.
+ working in collaboration, and with the support of the OD Team to design, develop and implement a range of OD interventions.
+ contributing to the development and Trust wide implementation of organisational development practice.
Support the delivery of a range of key development programmes such as the UHCW Leader Programme and Step into Management as well as contributing to the development of future programmes., + Be the first point of contact for the OD Team providing specialist advice and guidance about the services offered by the OD Team to support individuals, teams and the organisation
+ Use initiative to respond to queries relating to OD services, responding in a manner reflective of Trust and OD values and principles
+ Manage and respond to incoming requests for OD support. Deciding on appropriate course of action and referring for advice and guidance for complex requests to senior team members e.g. coaching, mentoring, team interventions, leadership development etc.
+ Contribute to the co-ordination of team activities to manage demand and capacity
+ Support, contribute and lead OD interventions/projects as agreed by the senior leadership team in the People Directorate
+ Work proactively and collaboratively the team and colleagues within the Trust to successfully design, develop and implement a range of OD interventions for individuals, teams and the organisation.,

• Lead or collaborate in the facilitation of OD activities including:

o Learning and development activities e.g. leadership and management development, coaching, mentoring
o Team interventions
o Workshops
o Meetings
o Staff events
o Focus groups
o Interviews

• Lead and contribute to project management activities of the team e.g. developing project plans; drafting progress reports; suggesting key performance measures, raising issues and risks etc.


• Lead planning, administration and logistics for OD e.g. taking responsibility for organising events and conferences; for liaising with internal and external parties, booking resources and managing and delegating support from the wider team


• Curate, develop and maintain up-to-date information and OD resources for staff use


• Develop content and communications that support the work of the team e.g. presentations, reports, emails; newsletters, marketing material etc.


• Support the integration of equality, diversity and inclusion practices in OD


• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues, peers across the Trust, internal and external stakeholders, maintaining a professional manner that reflects the values and principles of the Trust and OD


• Use own initiative to make changes that improves the work of the team and supports establishing successful OD practices.

For further details of the job role please see attached job description.
To ensure that we provide world-class patient care, UHCW recruits people that can demonstrate the Trust's Values and Behaviours in their everyday life. Therefore, if you are invited to interview, you will be undertaking a Values Based Interview/Assessment, which explores not only what you do but how and why you do it.
Before applying, we encourage you to review the Trust's Values and Behaviours which can be accessed on the right side of this page under the job description.
The Supporting Information Section in your application should therefore reflect your understanding of the Trust's Values and associated Behaviours. You will be expected to provide us with examples from work experience and/or personal life which demonstrate these values through your behaviour.
The Trust is committed to Equal Opportunities within the workplace. All vacancies will be considered for Job Share unless otherwise stated. All applicants who have a disability and who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be interviewed. Where a post has an overwhelming response, this Trust may use random selection in order to reduce numbers to interview, any disabled applicants will automatically be guaranteed an interview and will be exempt from this process.
In submitting an application form, you authorise University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust to confirm from your previous or current NHS employer and other prior employers; previous NHS service details and personal data held about you, including Occupational Health data (inoculations and screening tests). This data will be transferred using NHS Electronic Staff Record and third-party systems via an automated process and only used for the purposes of obtaining and maintaining accurate employment records, should you be appointed to the post.
UHCW NHS Trust, by virtue of its Green Plan, is committed to ensuring that the way we provide services minimises the impact on the environment and the future health of the public e.g. zero waste to landfill, reducing our carbon footprint and increasing our recycling and reuse percentages.
If you are successful at interview you will receive a conditional offer of employment and we'll ask you for information so that we can carry out pre-employment checks. You must successfully complete all pre-employment checks to progress to a final unconditional offer.
We must confirm the identity of our staff and their right to work in the United Kingdom. We will ask you to submit proof of your identity and right to work documents via a secure digital platform approved by the Home Office, named TrustID. Alternatively, you may be asked to attend our office with original documents.
Depending on you level of exposure with patients you may be required to undertake a Standard or Enhanced DBS. The cost of this check will be charged to you and will be deducted from your salary over the first 3 months of employment at the current rate.
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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence® designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence ® - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.