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Join Us in Shaping the Future of NHS Tayside
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
Organisational Development Lead
Band 7 | Full Time | Based in Ninewells Hospital with travel across Tayside
Are you passionate about culture, leadership and enabling positive change? Do you want to help shape an organisation where people feel engaged, valued and supported to thrive? If so, we would love to hear from you.
NHS Tayside is seeking an experienced and values-driven Organisational Development (OD) Lead to join our Learning and Organisational Development team. As part of the People & Culture Directorate, you will play a central role in delivering a progressive OD service that supports our transformation agenda and drives quality improvement across the organisation.
Working in partnership with senior leaders, clinicians and multi‑disciplinary teams, you will design and deliver high‑impact OD interventions aligned with our strategic priorities, including the NHS Tayside Wellbeing Framework, Anchor Strategy and Delivering Together for Tayside.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading and delivering a portfolio of OD workstreams focused on culture, leadership, staff wellbeing and engagement
* Providing expert consultancy to support organisational and behavioural change
* Designing and facilitating group interventions, workshops and learning events
* Influencing system‑wide improvement through evidence‑based tools and collaborative relationships
* Coaching individuals and teams to embed values‑based behaviours and inclusive leadership
* Measuring and evaluating the impact of OD activity to inform continuous improvement
What We’re Looking For
* Experience of leading OD interventions and facilitating change in complex systems
* Proven ability to work with senior leaders and clinical teams to deliver results
* Strong interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills
* A degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience); postgraduate study is desirable
* Knowledge of organisational development theory and practice, including behavioural science, coaching, and quality improvement
* A commitment to NHS Tayside’s core values: care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness and honesty, quality and teamwork
This is a dynamic and rewarding role offering the chance to make a meaningful impact at scale. You’ll be joining a supportive and forward‑thinking team at a time of exciting change.
Apply now and help us build a culture where people flourish, and quality care thrives.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.
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Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Human Resources, Hospitals and Health Care
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