Assistant Director of People Programmes, OH and Wellbeing
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
Aylesbury, HP21 8ALView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£79,504 to £91,609
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 November 2026
3 days leftJob description
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) are looking for a highly experienced clinician, manager and transformational leader to lead our Occupationa...
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead and continue to develop our dedicated and professional teams who take pride in supporting our Trust colleagues. The services provide a range of Occupational Health and Wellbeing related services, that provide both pro-active and reactive initiatives, that ensure compliance with legislative requirements and contribute to BHT being a Great Place to Work.
This is a varied role, and we are looking for a passionate and empathic individual who will value the opportunity to support our exceptional colleagues. The role also includes leading our transformational people programmes team, which requires the post holder to partner closely with key stakeholders across the People Directorate and wider Trust to develop and implement programmes and ensure delivery of these, in line with the new NHS Staff Standards and the Employment Rights Act.
This is offered as a full-time contract, but BHT are proud to offer various flexible working options.
Why colleagues think we are"a great place to work!"?
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact Pam.Daley@nhs.net (Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Registered General Nurse or Allied Health professional
- Specialist Practitioner in Occupational Health, or equivalent portfolio of experience
- Leadership and Management qualification or equivalent portfolio of experience
Desirable: - Master's Level Qualification or an equivalent portfolio of experience; - Qualified and accredited mediator
EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Good range of substantial experience within Occupational Heath setting at a management level.
- Significant experience of financial management, budget setting & monitoring.
- Significant experience managing teams, including setting objectives, appraisal, recruitment, and disciplinary
Desirable: - Excellent planning and organisational skills including strategic service and; - Experience of contract management
SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Knowledge and experience Occupational Health Service, Health and Wellbeing policies, procedures, and targets, in relation to delivery of a quality service
- Strong IT skills to manage systems and report on complex service and performance management information
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
30 October 2026
Last checked
3 November 2026
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