Assistant Director of People Programmes, OH and Wellbeing – UK Visia Sponsorship Available in Aylesbury

Job title: Assistant Director of People Programmes, Occupational Health and Wellbeing.

Employer: Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust.

Location: Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Mandeville Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 8AL, UK. The role also involves providing support across other Trust sites in Buckinghamshire.

Salary: Advertised at around £79,504 – £91,609 per annum (pro rata), NHS AfC Band 8c.

Employment type: Permanent.

Work arrangement: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Part-time, job-share and flexible working arrangements are also available.

Job overview:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trust’s Occupational Health, Wellbeing and People Programmes teams.
• Lead the development and delivery of programmes that promote staff health, wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.
• Ensure occupational health and wellbeing services meet legislative requirements and support the Trust’s workforce strategy.
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across the People Directorate to implement organisational programmes in line with the NHS Staff Standards and Employment Rights Act.
• Contribute to making Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust a supportive, inclusive and healthy place to work.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management for the Occupational Health, Wellbeing and People Programmes teams.
• Lead the development and continuous improvement of occupational health and wellbeing services.
• Oversee the delivery of proactive and reactive staff health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Ensure services comply with relevant legislation, policies, professional standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead transformational people programmes in partnership with stakeholders across the Trust.
• Develop and implement workforce programmes in line with the NHS Staff Standards and Employment Rights Act.
• Work closely with senior management and the wider People Directorate to achieve organisational objectives.
• Manage departmental budgets, financial planning and expenditure monitoring.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, staff development and team appraisals.
• Monitor service performance and ensure the delivery of agreed objectives and targets.
• Develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Promote a positive organisational culture that prioritises employee health, wellbeing and engagement.
• Provide leadership and support to ensure the effective delivery of occupational health services across Trust locations.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered General Nurse or Allied Health Professional.
• Specialist Practitioner qualification in Occupational Health or an equivalent portfolio of experience.
• Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Substantial management-level experience within an Occupational Health setting.
• Significant experience in financial management, budget setting and expenditure monitoring.
• Proven experience managing teams, including:
  • Setting performance objectives.
  • Conducting staff appraisals.
  • Recruitment and selection.
  • Managing disciplinary processes.
• Good knowledge and experience of Occupational Health services.
• Understanding of health and wellbeing policies, procedures and performance targets.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in managing systems and producing complex service and performance reports.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Desirable qualifications and experience

• Master’s-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Qualified and accredited mediator.
• Strong strategic planning and service development experience.
• Experience in contract management.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS Band 8c salary of £79,504 – £91,609 per annum.
• Permanent employment opportunity.
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job-share options.
• Generous NHS annual leave entitlement.
• Access to the NHS pension scheme.
• NHS staff discount schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• Access to occupational health and employee wellbeing services.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Opportunity to lead strategic workforce and organisational transformation programmes.
• Opportunity to work with experienced healthcare professionals and senior NHS leaders.
• Wagestream financial wellbeing benefit, allowing employees to access earned pay.

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