Head of Leadership Review

Organisational lead for leadership, succession planning and talent management which involves leading the leadership and team development team to deliver leadership training, team away days, focus groups and working with teams on change. Leading on implementation of a new way of working for talent management as part of a national pilot. Supporting graduate management trainees.

I have been in this roe for nearly eighteen months and developed considerable during this time, I have undertaken training to become Belbin accredited and to facilitate action learning. I now have a more strategic role rather than operational in previous roles which has helped me develop skills around strategy and leading a service.

I have not enjoyed the programme, I have found the support from the provider to be poor, I feel that I have been working on my own for most of the last three and a half years with no opportunity to network with peers, especially since all learning moved on line due to Covid

Poor, dates for training have only been provide a couple of weeks before modules start which has proven difficult when you have a diary of work commitments, there has not been enough notice. You are not notified when module results are expected to be published. Information on he learning platform has improved recently.

My employer has been very supportive and provided the 20% off the job time. They have encouraged me to engage with relevant people across the organisation to support my learning and development. Helped to identify and engaged with my work base major project so that it was useful within the organisation.

Some lectures as easy to get hold off and ask for support, there is one tutor who does not respond to emails and would refer you to the office hour but it is not always appropriate to make the days and time and you might not want to discuss in an open forum. I have been supported by my skills coach as required.

It has helped me to gain a greater insight to those areas outside of my normal work that could impact directly and indirectly to see how different priorities can influence on me, my and the organisation. Having the knowledge has provided me with more confidence to undertake my way and communicate with others, especially senior staff.

Working for the NHS we do have a number or organisation that provide discounts to staff such as gyms's, although I have not taken up any of these offers. The organisation does organise large events and we have an excellence awards taking place next month which is pen to all staff.

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As a large organisation it does provide opportunity for people to access a range of different job opportunities. There are opportunities to develop and undertaking additional training in the workplace with a dedicated apprenticeship lead. It is a busy environment in a hierarchical culture which people would need to be aware of.

Visit beforehand if you can and speak with people who are already working here, have a look online there is a lot of information about the hospital and look at NHS careers as this can provide you with lots of information on opportunities. Working in a hospital is not like it is portrayed on the television.