Organisational Development Lead - Band 7
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lincoln, LN5 2QYView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£49,387 to £56,515
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 October 2026
5 days leftJob description
Deliver key OD Programmes that support the Group indeveloping a compassionate and inclusive culture, where allstaff feel valued, engaged and a sense o...
Support Senior leaders to provide a range of innovative andcost-effective interventions to enable the development andsupport of culture change through behavioural change andperformance improvement. This will include leading anddelivering against specific specialist and generalist workstreams assigned to the post holder.Support the delivery of the People/Workforce strand of theGroup strategic objectives and the development of acompassionate, inclusive culture where staff feel valued,engaged and a sense of belonging. Ensuring the organisationtakes positive strides with each People Promise Element.Act as an internal expert consultant providing advice and support to all stakeholders on a wide range of individual and collective OD interventions.
Design and carry out engagement interventions across theGroup including the proactive management and analysis ofthe NHS Staff Survey and the mandated Pulse Staff Surveys.Design, plan and deliver a range of training packages forleaders and colleagues, that assist with ongoing peopledevelopment workstreams including change management,behaviours and performance development and leadershipcapability amongst others.
Provide advice and support for organisational developmentimprovement projects based on national/local best practice,legislation, guidance and recommendations.
Lead the design, delivery and implementation of agreed ODprojects and interventions on an ongoing basis as and whenneeded by the organisation.
Lincoln Hospital is a thriving university city and with the opening of the medical school, it provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust has been granted teaching hospital status, after demonstrating evidence to significant teaching commitment. From now on it will be known as United Lincolnshire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Pilgrim Hospital is situated in beautiful countryside and serves the communities in the South Lincolnshire area. It provides all major specialties and a 24-hour major accident and emergency service.
Grantham and District Hospital serves the communities of Grantham and the local area. It provides ambulatory paediatric and accident and emergency services.
Lincolnshire Community Health Services NHS Trust (LCHS) and United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust (ULHT) have come together in a Group arrangement, with the goal of improving the care provided to patients across the county.
This will not constitute a formal merger of the two organisations, but will bring the Trusts together under a single Board and Executive Leadership Team, with the goal of improving the care that is provided to patients both in the community and in hospitals across Lincolnshire. Both Trusts will retain their separate statutory names and legal obligations.
The Group will be known as Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG).
Qualifications
Essential
- Highly specialised knowledge in an OD related field to a degree level, or equivalent experience.
- Additional HR/OD related qualification to Masters level, or equivalent experience.
- Evidence of continuing professional development in specialist areas such as learning and development, leadership, talent, and organisational change
Desirable: - Coaching qualification; - Psychometric assessment; - Accredited in 360 feedback; - PTLLS Qualification
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex ideas and engage people
- Strong interpersonal skills including motivational,negotiating, influencing and relationship building
- Good analytical skills able to collect and analyse complex data and produce reports in a variety of formats
- Confident in using ICT systems relevant to role, including Management Information Systems and MS Office
Experience
Essential
- Proven significant practical knowledge and experience in organisational development, change management and programme management at a senior level
- Proven practical experience of the design and delivery of OD strategy, initiatives and processes to improve organisation effectiveness
- Track record of designing and delivering a broad range of diverse OD interventions at scale
- Experience of planning organisation wide OD initiatives, including management and leadership development programmes
Desirable: - Project Management Experience; - Understanding of education delivered in a healthcare setting
Personal Requirements
Essential
- Personally, resilient and able to manage complexity and work in an ambiguous or changing environment.
- Ability to lead, manage and motivate all staff within sphere of responsibility
- Reliable, adaptable and dependable.
- Ability to evidence/demonstrate key values and behaviours in line with the Group Values:
- Compassionate
- Collaborative
- Innovative
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to implement changes in service provision and contribute ideas and innovative solutions to improve service delivery
- The ability to define and use analytics to support decision making
- Able to use professional judgement and diplomacy to make outcome focussed decisions
- The ability to collaborate and work across Integrated Care Boards
- Able to deliver against targets and objectives and give guidance and direction to team members to achieve team goals
- Is approachable and confident in coaching internal team members and external stakeholders
Specific Requirements
Essential
- Willingness to work flexibly - some evening work may be required
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
- Contribute to a positive working environment ensuring commitment to equality and diversity
- The ability to travel between sites is required
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First seen
16 October 2026
Last checked
20 October 2026
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