Chief People Officer

South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS TrustThis is anexceptional opportunity for an ambitious CPO to join the Board of awell-regarded NHS provider. Play a pivotal role at Board and with the ExecTeam, leading the People Directorate to design and implement a best in classPeople Strategy. Bringing a forward-thinking approach to cultivating aninclusive culture, centred on service user and people, empowering colleagues,and upholding our values.We want anexceptional leader with vision, integrity, and drive with the ability to fostercredibility, inspire confidence, collaborate, and lead seamlessly acrossorganisational boundaries. Bringing a passion for exceptional care and acommitment to equity and inclusion, within our workforce and communities, andwith a dynamic leadership style and strong personal values. We encourage you tocontact our advisors Simon Green or Rabiya Ali at Alumni Global on +447545741153 for a confidential conversation or visitalumniglobal.com/job/cpo-swypft for further information and how to apply.Main duties of the jobAsa role model for the Trusts vision and values, the Chief People Officer isresponsible for the design, development and implementation of strategicworkforce plans that support the Trusts purpose, direction and objectives. Allstrategies will be focused on maximising colleague engagement, wellbeing andperformance to deliver high quality, safe patient care underpinned by theorganisations vision, ambition, and values and by the NHS Constitution. Thepostholder will advise the Trust Board and Chief Executive on complex nationaland local Industrial Relations, policy decisions, strategies, and targets. Thiswill include advising and ensuring compliance with the Trusts statutoryobligations as an employer. The postholder will advise the Chief Executive andthe Board on complex employment relations issues and be responsible forensuring that the Trust has effective training and education structures andprocesses to support the delivery of safe, compassionate and modern services.The Chief People Officer also plays a crucial role as a partner in each placeand integrated care system the Trust operates.About usWeare a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental healthand learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and arethe lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.Our mission isto help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do thisby providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employstaff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make adifference to the lives of service users, families and carers.We encourageand welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we valuediversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.Beinga foundation Trust means were accountable to ourmembers, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people(including staff) are members of our Trust.Joinus and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improvingthe mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet andhelp each year.Weare committedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people andvulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share thiscommitment.We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.Job responsibilitiesAsa role model for the Trusts vision and values, the Chief People Officer is responsiblefor the design, development and implementation of strategic workforce plans thatsupport the Trusts purpose, directionand objectives. Allstrategies will be focused on maximising colleague engagement, wellbeing andperformance to deliver high quality, safe patient care underpinned by theorganisations vision, ambition, and values and by the NHS Constitution.Thepostholder will advise the Trust Board and Chief Executive on complex nationaland local Industrial Relations, policy decisions, strategies, and targets. This will include advising and ensuringcompliance with the Trusts statutory obligations as an employer.Thepostholder will advise the Chief Executive and the Board on complex employment relationsissues and be responsible for ensuring that the Trust has effective trainingand education structures and processes to support the delivery of safe,compassionate and modern services.Person SpecificationQualificationsDegree level qualification or equivalent professional qualification.Masters degree or further postgraduate professional qualification (or equivalent gained through experience).Evidence of continuous and proactive professional, leadership, and personal development.Special Knowledge/SkillsDeep understanding of transformational change and organisational development.Excellent written and oral communication skills and ability to engage effectively across a range of communication channels and stakeholdersIs curious, innovative and open to new ideas to drive improvement.Holds self and others to account. Takes responsibility and learns from own mistakes.Is compassionate, courageous, committed and able to understand diverse interest groups and power bases. Politically aware and astute.Is visible and approachable.Has the ability to grasp critical issues.Communicates consistently and clearly, adapts leadership style when required and takes responsibility. Is empathetic. Challenges clinical and non-clinical peers. Listens and checks understanding.Has effective, collaborative partnership relationships. Works collaboratively and inclusively.Uses a range of influencing strategies to bring about improvement and change.Demonstrates ability to prioritise, organise and arrange work of self and others.Ability to make sound judgements in the face of competing priorities and complex scenarios.Robust analytical skills.Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of quality of care.Has integrity, honesty and self-awareness. Responds constructively to challenge. Uses initiative and has a can-do attitude.Overcomes obstacles and is resilient in the face of adversity.Has vision and a sense of what is possible for service users and local populations around quality, reducing health inequalities and promoting inclusivity.Acts as a role model for NHS and Trust values. Displays compassion and engages with patients and public.Is compassionate and appreciates and gives credit to others, demonstrating that everyones contribution is valued.Able to inspire, motivate, engage with and lead others at all levelsStrong team player.Invests sustained effort in making a significant impact on improvement within the organisation and across the healthcare community, aspiring for excellence.Is curious, innovative and open to new ideas.ExperienceSubstantial senior management experience in a complex healthcare, public service or other public-facing organisation.Experience in the development and delivery of transformational OD interventions.Excellent knowledge of all HR functions relevant to a multi-site, multi-disciplinary organisation delivering complex services within financial and resource constraints and under significant scrutiny.In-depth knowledge and understanding of governance frameworks.Proven track record of successfully building, leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams.Substantial experience of effective budgetary and financial control mechanisms to meet financial targets.Proven experience of leading service development or change management in a complex organisation.Proven experience of developing a culture of creativity.Proven experience of working in partnership both internally and with external partners & stakeholders.Proven experience of promoting and delivering equality, diversity and inclusion.TrainingMust be willing/able to undertake all Trust mandatory training requirements.Personal AttributesAble to consistently adopt behaviours that demonstrate a commitment to working in line with the Trust values.Enhanced DBS Clearance.Able to travel between Trust sites as necessary.Physical AttributesA satisfactory sickness record over previous 2 years (subject to the need to act with fairness and equality of opportunity, particularly where sickness is related to a disability and/or pregnancy).Able to fulfil Occupational Health requirements for the post (with reasonable adjustments if necessary).Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.Employer nameSouth West Yorkshire Partnership NHS TrustDepending on experienceVSM Dependent on Experience
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