Job summary
We have an excellent opportunity to join the Trust’s People Services Team as our Senior Organisational Development & Inclusion Advisor, for a period of 12 months to cover maternity leave (18.75 hours per week) - fixed term contract or secondment.
Main duties of the job
The Senior Organisation Development and Inclusion Adviser will provide a customer‑focussed, high‑quality approach to the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda as well as the Organisation Development agenda. This will include being involved with the annual national Staff Survey roll‑out. The post holder will contribute to the provision of a compassionate and effective People Service Team. The role will provide a wide range of advice, support and development for junior members of the team.
About us
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic NHS Trust (RJAH) is one of the leading orthopaedic hospitals in the country, with some of the highest levels of staff and patient satisfaction, as well as a strong reputation for research and innovation. In the National Staff Survey, 74% of our staff would recommend the Trust as a place to work and 92% would recommend the hospital to a friend or relative for treatment. Joining RJAH is more than just a job – we want our people to have the best opportunities to thrive in their role. We have a range of fantastic staff benefits on offer to everyone who joins RJAH and you’ll have access to outstanding professional development opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art facilities.
Details
* Date posted: 13 March 2026
* Pay scheme: Agenda for change
* Band: Band 6
* Salary: £38,682 to £46,580 a year pro rata per annum
* Contract: Fixed term
* Duration: 12 months
* Working pattern: Part‑time
* Reference number: 224‑PA20260203408
* Job locations: The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT, Oswestry, SY10 7AG
Job responsibilities
* The post is responsible for providing OD & Inclusion service and advice across the Trust.
* The post holder is a key member of the team whose overarching goal is to enable, promote and support the effective use of data, information, knowledge and technology.
* Inform and support a portfolio of OD programmes, wellbeing services, and EDI initiatives.
* As part of the People Team, will work in partnership with People Services colleagues to provide support to our managers/teams within the Trust on all OD and Inclusion issues ensuring that all advice supports Trust objectives in accordance with legislation, NHS & Trust policies and procedures and best practice.
* The post holder will actively support the implementation and development of the Trust Inclusion Strategy, working closely with the OD wider People Services Team.
* Responsible for planning, coordinating, developing, delivering and facilitating sessions/initiatives that sit under OD and Inclusion agenda.
* Facilitate a range of internal team/engagement learning events and workshops as a Team Lead, exploring and implementing new ways of working.
* Develop and maintain technical skills in lean methodology to support facilitation of programmes and improvement events for organisational value streams.
* To promote staff engagement across the Trust, working with managers/teams to develop and embed good effective staff engagement initiatives.
* To promote staff well‑being across the Trust and work with the wider People Services Team and in conjunction with the Communications team to identify and implement inclusion and wellbeing initiatives that address findings from exit interviews, team/work‑area stress assessments, staff surveys etc.
* To work with OD & Inclusion Teams in other organisations, including other NHS organisations, where required to support Trust and OD and inclusion priorities.
Person Specification
Qualifications / academic attainment
Essential
* CIPD qualified, level 5 or equivalent experience
* Specialist knowledge of HR topics and evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) or equivalent experience
* Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience
Desirable
* Coaching qualification
Experience
Essential
* General experience in the understanding and application of learning theories, models and practices.
* Undertaking research to inform the design, delivery and effectiveness of interventions.
* Experience of planning and delivering learning and development training in both a face‑to‑face and virtual environment.
* Experience of engaging with colleagues and stakeholders through a variety of methods to discuss business requirements.
* Experience sufficient to provide advice and support to managers and staff on all aspects of the role without day‑to‑day supervision or direction.
* Experience of coordinating multiple workplace activities (such as OD events and design of interventions).
* Experience of working successfully in a busy organisation.
* Experience of devising ad‑hoc interventions to support workforce challenges.
Desirable
* NHS experience
* Experience of policy review and development.
* Experience of devising and delivering training to managers on a range of ER topics.
* Has used an e‑learning platform to create online learning.
Skills and competencies
Essential
* Able to contribute immediately to the work of the department and establish professional credibility.
Other
Essential
* Demonstrates commitment to the Trust's published values.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Additional information
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found at the Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.
Employer details
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital NHSFT, Oswestry, SY10 7AG
Website: https://www.rjah.nhs.uk/
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