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Job overview

The Organisational Development (OD) Officer role is a vital development position within our Organisational Development department, designed to support and contribute to the broad spectrum of OD initiatives and activities, that underpin the UHCW People Strategy.

As a developmental role, it offers the unique opportunity for individuals to immerse themselves in the dynamic field of OD, providing foundational support in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of OD strategies and interventions aimed at enhancing organisational health and performance, culture, and employee engagement.

Ideal candidates for this position are those who are passionate about personal and professional growth, with a keen interest in contributing to the development and implementation of innovative OD solutions. This role serves as a stepping stone for individuals looking to build a career in OD, offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to a variety of OD processes and projects.

Please be advised that this job advert will close as soon as sufficient applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

As a foundational role within the Organisational Development (OD) Team, the Band 5 OD Officer supports the implementation and coordination of OD activities in alignment with the UHCW People Strategy.

This developmental position offers the chance to gain specialist knowledge and hands-on experience in OD practices, contributing to the enhancement of organisational culture, leadership development, and team performance. The OD Officer will work under the guidance of senior OD professionals to support various OD interventions and projects, promoting effective change management and continuous improvement within the organisation.

*Please be advised that competencies must be met within 2 years time frame if offered developmental post*

The post holder, with direction and support from the Organisational Development Manager and Team will contribute by:

•Scoping requirements

•Identifying and analysing issues and problems

•Designing, developing, and implementing/facilitating interventions/projects

•Evaluating impact and outcomes

•Reporting and reflecting on outcomes

Organisational development areas that this role will co-ordinate, support or be involved in will include:

• UHCW Leader Programme
• Coaching and mentoring
• Behaviour and culture change
• OD capability development
• Performance development and improvement
• Team development Leadership and management development
• Talent development and management.

Working for our organisation

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.