Chief People Officer

As the Chief People Officer at Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust you will beresponsible for the leadership and delivery of the Trust's People Strategy.As a key member of the Executive team, you will have the ability to buildcredibility with, inspire confidence and be able to demonstrate the ability toinfluence staff at all levels from ward to board.All Executive Directors work as part of a cohesive team and are expected to take lead responsibility for corporate and Trust-wide outcomes above and beyond their immediate responsibilities; particularly to develop and deliver strategic transformation. Directors share responsibility and participate in the work topromote patient and public involvement to achieve the corporate objectives ofthe Trust and effective communications with all staff and strategic partners.Recruitment is being managed by Alumni Global - see micro site for instructions on how to apply Chief People Officer, Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust - Alumni (alumniglobal.com)Main duties of the jobExecutive lead who will be expected to provide professional advice to the Board on all aspects of people management and workforce strategies. Being the trusted advisor on all people issues to the Chief Executive and other members of the Board.Organisational Development (OD): supporting the development of a high performing, open and transparent culture focused on quality in partnership with leaders, employees and within a strong accountability system.Delivering improvement: focused and values based people management and ODto ensure the right workforce is in place with the right skills and talents to delivera patient focused service and the Trust's transformational ambitions in the localhealth economy. The post holder will work closely with the Executive Director forStrategy and Transformation to ensure this activity is aligned with the Trustsoverall improvement journey.Lead on the implementation of the Trust's People Plan, ensuring alignment withthe Trust's strategy, and the national NHS People Plan -- and engaging andvaluing colleagues on a regular basis to ensure implementation is effective.About usWe are committed to being an inclusive and diverse employer. We strive to employ people who reflect the communities we serve, and aim to create an inclusive culture where everyone can reach their full potential. Whatever your race, ethnicity, belief, generation, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, disability or experience, you'll appreciate the opportunities we give you to work in an inclusive atmosphere. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences to build on the progress we've achieved to make our Trust diverse and the best place to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought, viewpoints and ideas that help us overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant Pledge and have a commitment to the Armed Forces Community.If you are considering applying for a role, please be aware that as an NHS Employee you may have contact with vulnerable service users. We strongly encourage that all our staff are vaccinated against COVID-19 and are vaccinated annually against Flu, in order to protect the health and safety of our staff and patients. Your commitment will help us to put the safety and care of our patients first, as well as helping us to protect you and your colleagues.Job responsibilitiesStrategy and PlanningDeliver and continue to refresh and develop the Trust people strategies,ensuring achievement of agreed outcomes, including regular monitoring andrefreshing as necessary.Identify and use benchmarked data to inform Board decision making in relationto the People strategy, including use of external information (e.g. ModelHospital) to inform efficiency and productivity improvements.Lead the development of effective workforce planning and modelling across theorganisation, ensuring the production and implementation of workforce plansfor our major service areas are in line with our strategic objectives, and engagein system workforce planning so that local plans take account of systempriorities and vice versa.The ICB will have workforce and organisational development implications andthe Chief People Officer will be responsible for ensuring these are proactivelyaddressed.Ensure the provision of good quality and timely workforce information to theTrust Board and senior leaders to support effective strategic planning andmanagement of our workforce. Ensure that workforce plans align withoperational and financial plans at Trust and Directorate level.Ensure that recruitment and retention strategies promote the Trust as areputable place to work and build a career.Ensure that effective recruitment and retention plans are in place to minimisestaff turnover and use of agency staff. The Chief People Officer is the leadExecutive Director for reducing temporary staff expenditure, and the Trust StaffBank sits within the People and OD Directorate.Take responsibility, as a member of the Executive Team, for corporateperformance and the achievement of the Trusts strategic objectives.Please see attached job description for more information.Person SpecificationQualification and TrainingMasters Degree level education or equivalent experienceChartered Member of CIPDProfessional OD and/or HR qualification or equivalent experienceEvidence of strong continuing professional developmentKnowledge and ExperiencePreviously held Board-level position within an NHS Trust.Demonstrable and successful recent experience and achievement at Board/sub board level or equivalent in a similarly complex NHS organisation.Demonstrable achievement of leading significant and large scale organisational development and transformational culture changeStrong track record of leading change that improves engagement and empowers employees at all levelsHighly credible human resource management knowledge and experience applied in advising at Board level on complex people management issuesUnderstanding of local system working infrastructure including priorities and plans -- and how the people agenda contributes to the wider delivery of developing ICB strategy and approaches.Knowledge of the NHS Long Term Plan.Track record of leading successful change programmes, including service improvement, cultural change, outcome improvement and cost efficiency.Demonstrable experience of developing relationships into productive partnerships, cross boundary working and working with stakeholders at all levels to achieve system and organisational excellenceA record of successful workforce, financial and resource management, ensuring high performance and holding individuals to account.Track record of building high performing, cohesive teams and inspiring others to achieve excellence.Track record of designing and delivering effective and innovative people strategies in large complex organisationsExperience of delivering change through partnership workingTrack record of maintaining effective employee relations and involvementLeading the inclusion, equality and diversity agenda and influencing/advising on this at Board levelExperience of leading and motivating People and Organisational Development teams ensuring they are true partners in the organisationExperience of embedding effective leadership development and talent management programmes across organisations.Development of effective networks, links and partnershipsInterpersonal Skills and Organisational SkillsExcellent interpersonal skills and significant personal credibility.Committed to the ethical standards expected of public sector leaders in the UK, including the 'fit and proper persons' test.Resilient and determined to overcome challenges, recover from setbacks, and demonstrable persistence to deliver strategic objectives.Strategic thinker with highly developed influencing, persuasion and negotiation skills and using them to bring about change and develop services, standards and systems.Resilient under pressure and calm in a crisis into outcomes.Ability to handle complex data and information effectively and to form creative solutionsAbility to build strong relationships with stakeholders, professional leaders and operational managersDemonstrably open to new ideas and a management style that empowers others and encouragesinnovationPolitical awarenessStrong personal values that align with Trust values and the ability to model these as a Corporate leaderAbility to achieve results and targets and drive for best performanceExcellent negotiating skills and the ability to close the dealConfidence and resilience; ability to prioritise effectively under pressureCommitment to openness, honesty, inclusiveness and high standardsEvidence of strong customer focus and a drive to improve services and patient care/experienceA compassionate, inclusive and empowering leader who gets the best out of teams and continually strives for improvementDisposition and AttitudePersonal credibility, with the ability to quickly gain confidence.Committed to a culture of continuous improvement, and learning.Highly motivated, with an enthusiasm to learn and develop and a willingness to undertake training required for the jobAble to cope with the demanding nature of the role.Personal values - highest standards of personal integrity and adherence to the Trust's values, including commitment to promoting inclusionDisclosure 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.£100,000 to £200,000 a yearper annum inclusive of allowances
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