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Deputy Head of Personal and Professional Development

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University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

16d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level

AI generated summary

  • You must enable colleague growth, ensure equitable development access, model communication skills, promote inclusivity, and engage as a Learning and Development specialist with ambition and compassion.
  • You will oversee daily Learning and Development activities, ensure compliance, support equitable colleague development, foster a respectful culture, and model effective communication and leadership.

Requirements

  • - Passionate about enabling every colleague to be the best they can be
  • - Commit to ensuring all colleagues in the trust have equitable support and access to develop themselves both personally and professionally
  • - Supported in regular 1:1s and meaningful appraisals to grow and develop within your role
  • - Keep abreast of innovations and strive toward outstanding standards
  • - Create a culture of psychological safety where every colleague has a voice
  • - Personally model exceptional communication and an ability to give and receive feedback
  • - Exhibit a compassionate approach to management tasks
  • - Ensure the promotion of a respectful and inclusive culture for all
  • - Demonstrate a willingness to be ambitious and curious
  • - Possess an ability to engage across the Trust, Place and system as a Learning and Development specialist

Responsibilities

  • - Primarily overseeing the day to day activity of Learning and Development across all areas of the Trust, including delivery of Trust values, as well as adherence to national and local policy and reporting on compliance.
  • - There will be some line management and a commitment to ensure that all colleagues in the trust have equitable support and access to develop themselves both personally and professionally.
  • - Support the Implementation of Personal and Professional Development Planning, curriculum, finance and research through: Collaborative working trust wide, contributing to the strategic planning and identification of opportunities to improve, learner experience, finance, governance, processes and systems. Working with the personnel who deliver those services Trust wide and within medical education, in some instances as line manager.
  • - Supporting the development and implementation of robust assurance systems and writing clear reports. Ensuring alignment to internal and external policies, contracts and guidelines as we seek to deliver an outstanding service. Role modelling own adherence to strategic priorities, values and compliance and maintaining your own professionalism.
  • - Keep abreast of innovations and strive toward outstanding standards as part of an enthusiastic committed leadership team who care about our patients and colleagues.
  • - Creating a culture of psychological safety where every colleague has a voice.
  • - Personally modelling exceptional communication, an ability to give and receive feedback and a compassionate approach to management tasks.
  • - Ensuring the promotion of a respectful and inclusive culture for all.
  • - A willingness to be ambitious and curious.
  • - An ability to engage across the Trust, Place and system as a Learning and Development specialist.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Deputy Head of Personal and Professional Development role?

The primary focus is to oversee the day-to-day activity of Learning and Development across all areas of the Trust, ensuring every colleague has equitable support and access to personal and professional development.

What type of management responsibilities will the Deputy Head have?

The Deputy Head will have some line management responsibilities, ensuring that colleagues receive the support they need for development.

How does the Trust ensure continuous improvement in Personal and Professional Development?

The Trust encourages collaboration and the sharing of ideas among team members, as well as actively seeking out opportunities for improvement in learner experience, governance, and processes.

What kind of support will the successful applicant receive in their role?

The successful applicant will be supported through regular 1:1 meetings and meaningful appraisals to help them grow and develop within their role.

What is expected of the Deputy Head in terms of professional responsibility?

The Deputy Head is expected to support the development and implementation of assurance systems, write clear reports, and ensure alignment with internal and external policies and guidelines.

How does the Trust promote a positive workplace culture?

The Trust promotes a culture of psychological safety, where every colleague has a voice, and encourages respectful and inclusive practices.

Where are the main hospitals operated by the Trust located?

The main hospitals are located in Barrow (Furness General Hospital), Lancaster (Royal Lancaster Infirmary), and Kendal (Westmorland General Hospital).

What range of services do the hospitals provide?

The hospitals provide a variety of services including Emergency Departments, inpatient surgery, outpatient care, diagnostics, and therapies, along with community outreach services.

Who can be contacted for further details or informal visits regarding the position?

Peta Heron, Head of Personal and Professional Development, can be contacted via email at Peta.Heron@mbht.nhs.uk or by telephone at 07977579015.

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust

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5001-10,000
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1998
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Mission & Purpose

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust (UHMBT) delivers comprehensive healthcare services across the Morecambe Bay area, including acute, elective, and emergency care. Their ultimate mission is to provide outstanding, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of their community. Their purpose is to ensure high-quality treatment and support, promote health and wellness, and continuously enhance patient experiences through excellence in clinical practice and innovation.