About this role
Job summary
We are seeking an exceptional, values-led Deputy Chief People Officer to support the delivery of our strategic workforce agenda and help shape a high-performing, inclusive organisation.
Working closely with the Chief People Officer, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the full People portfolio, ensuring high-quality, responsive People Services that enable the Trust to deliver outstanding care. You will operate at a very senior level within the organisation and work collaboratively across the Trust and wider system.
This is an exciting opportunity to influence workforce strategy at scale and make a real difference to staff experience and patient care.
Main duties of the job
Provide leadership across HR, Organisational Development, Organisational Design, Workforce Information, Clinical and Medical Education, Resourcing, EDI, Culture and OH and Wellbeing Services
Lead the development and delivery of the People Strategy and Workforce EDI Strategy
Drive workforce transformation aligned to the NHS Workforce Plan and national priorities
Lead workforce planning, organisational design, and culture development post integration to support the 'NCM 2030' programme
Provide expert workforce advice to Executive Directors and senior leaders on complex issues
Deputise for the Chief People Officer, including attendance at Board Committees and Executive meetings
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
There is a full detailed Job Description and Person Specification attached to the vacancy information.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Evidence of formal management development Experience of working in senior people professional roles in NHS organisations, or extensive equivalent experience in an equally diverse and complex organisation Experience of strategic HR, OD and workforce management and delivery at a senior level in a large, complex, service-focused organisation, including staff management, change management, performance management, and service improvement Experience of consultation, negotiation and influencing different stakeholders Excellent demonstrable knowledge and skills across the breadth of the workforce portfolio Experience of substantial management responsibility, built on extensive knowledge and understanding of financial, management and clinical issues associated with a large NHS Trust
Qualifications Essential
Educated to master's degree level or equivalent experience in either Relevant postgraduate professional qualification or equivalent experience in more than one discipline across the workforce function e.g. Strategic HR Management / Organisational Development Chartered Fellow of the CIPD (desirable) or equivalent experience Project Management Qualification or evidence of leading a significant organisational change project within a complex organisation
Desirable
Evidence of continuing professional development, with leadership being particularly desirable i.e. Elizabeth Garrett Anderson
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies Essential
Substantial change management capability with proven and measurable results, based on and promoting positive culture and organisational values. Knowledge and understanding of computerised financial, management, budgetary management and workforce information systems
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Warrington Hospital
Lovely Lane
Warrington
WA5 1QG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)