As a member of the Executive leadership team, the Director will collaborate with senior leaders to drive improvements in the colleague experience and cultivate a patient-centered culture of kindness and respect. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in HR/OD delivery, exhibit high levels of integrity, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and continuous improvement across the Trust and the broader healthcare system.
Are you the next Director of Human Resources of Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust?
#TeamMWL is looking for a values-driven, visionary and passionate individual that champions staff wellbeing, experience and engagement and has kindness and inclusivity at the heart of everything they do.
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is committed ensuring that we are the best place to work and fostering a culture that supports every member of the organisation to develop and thrive.
The person
You will be a compassionate, inclusive, and people-focused leader experienced in operating at a very senior level within a complex health or care environment.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who will embody and embrace the values of #TeamMWL. This role is integral to ensuring that MWL is the best place to work
This role will support the development of an open and inclusive culture where all staff feel valued and empowered to speak up and identify improvements, be involved in decisions, and raise concerns safely.
Here at MWL we pride ourselves on being inclusive and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, and particularly from individuals with the protected characteristics that are currently under-represented in our Trust.
The Director of Human Resources will be responsible for the development and delivery of the Trusts Trust's strategic approach to workforce and education ensuring close alignment to the NHS People Plan and People Promise that puts staff wellbeing, experience and engagement at the heart of everything we do. As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with other executives and senior leaders to shape the future direction of MWL continually looking for innovative ways to enhance and improve our colleague experience.
Further information of the role requirements is outlined within the candidate briefing pack.
Interview for this position will be held on 25th February 2025.
Please note, this recruitment process will involve psychometrics and an assessment centre which will include Focus group exercise, presentation and interview.
Candidates will be asked to prepare a presentation which must be to recruitment by 12pm on 24th February 2025.
Ahead of presentation to the interview panel candidates will be asked to facilitate a focus group on the same topic.
About us
As the Director of Human Resources for Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust you will be responsible for developing, leading and delivering the Trusts strategic approach to workforce and education ensuring close alignment to the NHS People Plan and People Promise to achieve our Trust vision to provide five star patient care.You will be a key member of the Executive leadership team, have the ability to build credibility, inspire confidence, and demonstrably influence staff at all levels from ward to Board. You will be a role model for our values and contribute to a patient centres culture of kindness, respect and inclusivity. You will be collaborative in approach with a focus on continuous improvement within the Trust and across the wider Cheshire and Mersey system. You will be an exceptional leader of people, with drive, vision, a strategic mindset, clarity of purpose, proven track record of HR/OD delivery, and high levels of integrity.
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