Non Clinical - Assistant OD Practitioner

  • Department Organisational Development Team
  • Salary £38,682.00 – £46,580 per annum
  • Closing Date 31/03/2026
  • Location The Princess Royal Hospital, Telford
  • Grade NHS AfC: Band 6
  • Job ref 223-AOP-110
  • Pension NHS Pension
  • Holidays Generous Holiday Allowance
  • NHS discount Eligible for NHS Discounts
  • Contract 12 month secondment
  • Hours 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

This post is for internal candidates to The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust. If you are not currently working within The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, your application will not be reviewed and automatically rejected at shortlisting stage. Please be aware of this when submitting your application.

The Assistant Organisational Development Practitioner will be responsible for providing support to our OD Practitioners in the implementation of our People Strategy and People plans, contributing to the Trust’s cultural change and transformation journey. 

Main duties of the job

  • This role is responsible for the design, implementation, and evaluation of OD programmes and staff engagement initiatives. These activities will align with the Trust's strategic priorities, promoting our core values and expected behaviours to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
  •  The primary purpose of this role is to collaborate with leaders, teams, and colleagues across our Trust to design and deliver impactful organisational development (OD) initiatives that enhance patient care and strengthen our commitment to developing, supporting, and valuing our workforce.
  • The role will work in partnership with key stakeholders to create an environment where individuals and teams thrive, barriers to success are addressed, and a culture of continuous learning and improvement is embedded across the Trust.

Working for your organisation

In the Organisational Development team we believe that we all have the power to be the best that we can be. In our roles we engage with our workforce and provide support to improve culture, leadership and inclusion to create a working environment where everyone feels safe and can thrive in their work.

Our vision, 'To provide excellent care for the communities we serve,' is not just a statement; it's a promise we live by every day. Guided by our core Values - Partnering, Ambitious, Caring, and Trusted - we're determined to make a real difference in the lives of those who matter most: our patients and their families.

If you're ready to be part of a team that's dedicated to continuous improvement, come join us and let's make a difference together!

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full duties and responsibilities please refer to the attached document entitled Job Description.

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The well-being of our staff is of the upmost importance to us.  If you are offered a role at our Trust, and fall into the increased and higher risk categories as set out by Public Health England (PHE) and NHSI/E, your line manager will complete an risk assessment with you.  This will be completed in conjunction with the latest guidance from Public Health England in relation to Covid-19.

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If successful, by completing the NHS Jobs application form you authorise the Trust to obtain any previous NHS service details including all electronically held sickness information, via the Inter Authority Transfer process on the national ESR.

If the role requires a qualification/professional registration, you will need to provide proof during the recruitment process. By submitting your application you are giving the Trust permission to check the qualification certificates provided back to the source provider. Please note that a sample of all applicant’s qualifications will be checked with the educational institution or provider.

In the event of a high response to this advertisement, this post will be closed. Early applications are advised.
 
Unfortunately we do not accept CVs or keep them on file. If you are unable to apply online please contact the person named in the advertisement for the post you are interested in.
 
We are committed to offering an interview to all applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the above position and will support reasonable adjustments wherever possible.  In addition, whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are male, from black and minority ethnic backgrounds or who have a disability, as these are currently under-represented in our workforce.
 
We are committed to equal opportunities in employment. The policies and practices of the Trust aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination and values the diversity of all people. At the heart of our policy, we seek to treat people fairly, flexibly and with dignity and respect.

Thank you for your interest in The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, we look forward to receiving your application for employment.

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