Chief People Officer

The Chief People and Organisational Development Officer (CPO) is responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership on all aspects of people management to support the delivery of excellent patient care to the population of Mid and South Essex. As a Board level executive, the CPO is responsible to the Chief Executive and will be responsible for the design, development and implementation of People related strategies and services that create a culture that attracts, nurtures, develops and retains a compassionate, skilled, and flexible workforce to deliver a safe and high-quality patient experience. Through leadership, innovation and collaboration, the CPO will facilitate the creation of an inclusive, diverse, and positive learning culture underpinned by our values, vision and strategic priorities. A key priority will be to embed and harmonise a one Trust culture supported by consistent policies and approaches in order to fully realise the benefits of a large, merged Trust.

As a board member, this role will include a shared corporate responsibility for the development and delivery of the Trust's strategy and plans and will have responsibility for professional leadership and practice in relation to the Board's responsibilities as an employer.

Main duties of the job

The role oversees a broad portfolio including organisational development, wellbeing and occupational health (OH), resourcing, attraction, engagement, learning, workforce planning, talent/performance, employee relations and the Human Resources (HR) service desk. It also leads a team of HR Business Partners, change & transformation and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Key working relationships

• Mid and South Essex Integrated Care System (MSE ICS) leaders
• Regional and national CPOs
• Trade Union bodies and representatives
• Staff networks
• Staff Governors
• Trust Board
• Executive Directors and the Trust Management Executive
• Essex Partnership University Foundation Trust
• Essex County Council, and District Councils
• Third Sector Organisations

About us

With a workforce of approximately 15,000 staff, we can now do more and go further in delivering health services to our local communities.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

Patients will experience improved care as well as fewer delays and cancellations. We are able to provide more once-in-a-lifetime specialist care region-wide. With our new trust size will come more opportunities for development, research, networking and innovation.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The post holder will be an executive, voting, member of the Board of Directors and report to the Chief Executive.

They will work collaboratively with national bodies such as NHS England, and local bodies such as the local Integrated Care Board ensure that patients receive the best possible care within the available resources.You will be required to attend a Stakeholder event and also Formal Interview as part of the selection process.

Post Closes : 17th June 2024

Shortlisting week commencing : 24th June 2024

Person Specification

Education

Essential

• Masters level education or equivalent experience in management or related professional qualification.
• Evidence of recent and continuing professional and personal development.
• Fellow of Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development or relevant experience or equivalent.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering HR transformation, OD programmes and contributing to the wider corporate agenda as an active member of the senior executive team with accompanying demands and responsibilities.
• Experience of successfully operating at Board/sub-Board level as an HR workforce professional.
• A track record of having successfully delivered major organisational change projects, particularly in merged and/or complex organisations.

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Across the MSE

Basildon

SS16 5NL

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