Job overview The Senior Culture and OD (Organisational Development) Consultant (Civility) is responsible for implementing the Psychological Safety and Civility strategy for University Hospitals Tees (UHT), linked to the Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) agenda for cultural development. Supported by the wider Leadership and OD team and Cultural Development team, they will provide expert training, guidance and coaching support to colleagues from mixed professional backgrounds at all levels across the organisational structure of UHT.
The post holder will be overall responsible for the the aligned Leadership and Improvement Facilitator (B6), whilst also supporting management and supervision of the Group-wide department in support of the Group Head of Leadership and OD, Group Head of Cultural Development and other Senior Partners.
The post holder will be one of 3 key liaisons, after the Group Heads of Leadership and OD and Cultural Development, within UHT for culture development and OD and they will work with external partners, learning providers and key stakeholders for UHT, in relation to the broad remit of organisational development and will ensure that local priorities are delivered for the Group.
They will lead on specific elements of the Group internal OD consultancy provision, whilst providing subject matter expertise around cultural development through an OD lens.
Must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role. Main duties of the job Provision of Educational session, relating to culture, leadership and management.
Provision of 1:1 and team coaching / mentoring.
Provision of internal OD consultancy to support teams/services around development of culture, team climate and performance.
To support peers and more senior colleagues within a 'matrix-management' structure and to role model high professional and interpersonal standards.
In addition to the Job Summary above, the post holder will be expected to lead specific areas of training delivery with minimal supervision and will be responsible for promoting a range of Psychological Safety and Civility related education opportunities and solutions to all staff through Organisational Development and aligned to leadership and management development training with senior learners and managers across UHT, whilst aligning to, and supporting the embedding of a culture that embraces civility, diversity and inclusion.
The post-holder will be required to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff across the Group, including senior practitioners, managers, health professionals and support staff. They will also be required to develop and sustain excellent working relationships with external partners for subject matter delivery and systems impact. Working for our organisation We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust offers leadership and improvement training to all new staff. This training programme has been designed to support our leaders in developing their understanding of leadership and management skills. You will be expected to attend the following training sessions:
Your Leadership Impact
Leading your Team to Success
Leading Into the Future
Service Improvement for Beginners
Developing your Service Improvement Skills
Lean Practitioner
The leadership and improvement programme aims to:
Explore leadership within the NHS
Promote Trust values and behaviours
Develop your leadership effectiveness and skills
Equip staff with the necessary knowledge and skills to lead and complete service improvements within the scope of your role.
After you complete these six and a half days of training you will be able to explore further leadership and improvement training opportunities. We also offer a range of additional in-house and externally provided courses and bitesize programmes through our Leadership and Improvement Team. Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the full job description and person specification document(s) attached for main responsibilities of the role. Person specification Knowledge & Skills Essential criteria Extensive knowledge of Cultural factors within a large organisation and how delivery of training and interventional support can positively develop organisational culture - with specific knowledge related to Psychological Safety, Civility and issues relating to the EDI agenda
Delivery of education and training within OD and cultural development
Extensive experience of designing and delivering training packages and OD interventions, spanning multiple subject disciplines
Advanced organisational skills within training delivery, planning and evaluation.
Demonstrable ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders and maintain a customer-cenric mind-set (keeping the patient at the centre)
Highly competent IT skills, particularly particularly across Office 365 applications
A competent communicator and effective relationship builder
Demonstrable ability to deliver high-quality work within a high-pressured and ambiguous environment
Can effectively translate strategic goals/concepts into practical learning experiences Qualifications & Training Essential criteria Masters level qualification, or equivalent experience, in a subject related to the delivery of health care, health care leadership and management or organisational development.
Relatable OD qualifications or demonstrable experience.
Evidence of continual professional development
Minimum L5 Coaching and Mentoring accreditation. Desirable criteria Recognised teaching/training qualification Experience Essential criteria Experience in acting in an OD Consultancy type role with multi-faceted improvement needs
Experience in leading and managing teams
Excellent and proven communication and organisational skills with a range of stakeholders
Excellent IT skills
Able to work under pressure and with ambiguity at peak periods against deadlines organisational skills
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team and across teams
Able to work autonomously and prioritise workloads accordingly Disclosure and Barring Checks (DBS)
It is the policy of South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who are new to the Trust who require DBS clearance for the post they have been offered, are required to pay the cost of their DBS. The method of payment for this is via salary deduction from your first month's pay.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Everything we do is shaped by our values: Respect, Support, and Collaborate.
At University Hospitals Tees we want our workspaces to be places where everyone feels welcome, valued and safe. We treat people with respect, and we celebrate the differences that make each of us unique.
We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, background, race, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family circumstances or beliefs.
We are here to support you throughout your application and at every stage of your career with us. We believe we work best when we collaborate, learn from each other and build teams that reflect the communities we serve.
Supporting disabled people and people with longterm conditions
We are a Disability Confident committed employer aspiring to become a lead employer in 2026.
This means we give fair and full consideration to applicants and will offer reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. If you need help with your application, or need the information in a different format, please contact our recruitment team and we will support you.
If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at or call us on 01642 854610
Right to Work in the UK
The Trust welcomes applications from all candidates who meet the criteria for the role. Please note that from January 2021, to work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply can self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship here Work in the UK - (.
Please provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. Your current immigration status will not be considered as part of the shortlisting or interview process.
Please note that not everyone needs a Skilled Worker visa. If you are applying for a vacancy in health or adult social care, you may be eligible to apply for the Health and Care Worker visa instead.
We are able to offer sponsorship for a Health and Care Worker or Skilled Worker visa, subject to candidate and position eligibility. Please review the job eligibility guidance for skilled workers here: Skilled Worker visa: Your job - ( and for the Health and Care Worker visa here: Skilled Worker visa: eligible healthcare and education jobs - (
Please note: if the job you are applying for does not meet the eligibility criteria above, we will be unable to offer you sponsorship and you will need to explore whether you may be eligible to apply for an alternative immigration route which will secure your right to work in the UK before you apply. If you are in the UK already on a visa, please ensure you have no restrictions that would prevent you from taking this post.
The Trust encourages and supports all applicants to be fully vaccinated against both COVID19 and influenza.
Please be aware, there are occasions where some vacancies may close prior to the closing date advertised. This will only happen where sufficient applications are received AND will be made evident on the job advert.
Please note if you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you via the email address that you have applied from so please ensure you check your emails regularly.
Existing employees of South Tees NHS Foundation Trust currently on the Redeployment Register, who meet the essential criteria for this post, will be shortlisted and interviewed prior to all other applicants.
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