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Interim Deputy Chief People Officer

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Canterbury

AI generated summary

  • You need strong leadership, experience in people strategies, team management skills, workforce planning knowledge, and a commitment to improving care for patients and stakeholders.
  • You will engage stakeholders, lead HR teams, enhance people processes, develop workforce strategies, and provide best practice advice on employee relations and talent management.

Requirements

  • Job Requirements:
  • - Strong and inspirational leadership skills
  • - Experience in developing and delivering people strategies
  • - Ability to lead and manage a team of Human Resources professionals
  • - Knowledge of strategic workforce planning and employment processes
  • - Experience in leadership and organisational development
  • - Skills in employee relations, resourcing, performance, workforce redesign, and talent management
  • - Ability to engage with key internal and external stakeholders
  • - Commitment to the values of the Trust and improving care for patients, families, and carers

Responsibilities

  • - Responsible for engagement with key internal and external stakeholders
  • - Provides strong and inspirational leadership to help influence and change the development of our people processes
  • - Responsible for ensuring a fresh approach to all people related services
  • - Support the development and delivery of an ambitious organisational people strategy encompassing all aspects of people and culture including strategic workforce planning, employment, leadership and organisational development
  • - Lead and manage a team of Human Resources professionals to support delivery of the Trust’s strategic and operational priorities
  • - Work in partnership with Care Organisations and corporate functions to provide collaborative best practice People and Culture advice including employee relations, resourcing, performance, workforce redesign and talent management

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Interim Deputy Chief People Officer role?

The main purpose of the Interim Deputy Chief People Officer role is to support the transformation of the Trust and ensure it is a great place to work and receive care, while developing strong relationships with the internal people community and engaging with key internal and external stakeholders.

Who does the Deputy Chief People Officer report to?

The Deputy Chief People Officer reports to the Chief People Officer.

What kind of team will the Deputy Chief People Officer be leading?

The Deputy Chief People Officer will lead and manage a team of Human Resources professionals.

What are the key areas covered by the people strategy that the Deputy Chief People Officer will be responsible for?

The key areas covered by the people strategy include strategic workforce planning, employment, leadership, and organisational development.

What is the Trust’s vision?

The Trust's vision is 'great healthcare from great people'.

What approach does East Kent Hospitals take towards improvement?

East Kent Hospitals takes a new approach called 'We care', which empowers frontline staff to lead improvements on a day-to-day basis.

What are the Trust’s values?

The Trust's values are that 'People feel cared for, safe, respected, and confident that we are making a difference'.

Is sponsorship available for this role?

Yes, sponsorship is available, but only for candidates applying for roles at Band 5 and above who require a Skilled Worker Visa.

Who can be contacted for further details about the position?

For further details, contact Debbie Viner, the Interim Chief People Officer, at the email address d.viner@nhs.net.

What type of candidates is the Trust looking for?

The Trust is looking for compassionate people to be part of their improvement journey for the patients, families, and carers they serve.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2006
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust delivers a range of healthcare services across hospitals in East Kent, including emergency care, elective surgeries, and specialized medical treatments. Their mission is to provide excellent, compassionate care to improve the health and well-being of the community. They aim to ensure that patients receive high-quality, effective treatment and support in a safe and caring environment.