Devon has been selected by NHSE to deliver the Scaling People Services Vanguard for the Southwest. Devon is the only ICS nationally to be conducting both Scaling and Digital activities concurrently, to amplify benefits beyond running these independently:

• Scaling will move Devon towards a unified model, at a system level, which takes advantage of common processes, policies, governance, and operating models to deliver a consistent employee experience across the system.
• Digital will give our frontline workers a consumer-grade experience and simplified route to get support from People Services, through the integration of our people digital landscape and the introduction of automation and an intuitive people portal. It will enable us to have a single source of truth for people data, to support reporting and strategic workforce planning.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is the host employer for the NHS People Digital Programme

As the Workforce Product Manager you will work as part of the One Devon People Technology Solutions Team to support our key stakeholders in ensuring our systems are fully utilised. You will work closely with suppliers to test, troubleshoot and problem solve systems issues, as well as manage the development of implementing strategies to increase stakeholder/user satisfaction.

Working as part of the One Devon People Technology Solutions Team, you will be a key member in deliveri

Main duties of the job

For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.

About us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).

Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role:

A key part of the role will be working with users across the Trust to manage the activities relating to Product Management. The workforce system products the team manage include applicant tracking and talent management software, learning management, erostering, expenses, digital forms, staff benefits, staff survey and occupation health software to name a few. The role requires a focus on streamlining, automation but most importantly, improved user experience.

Specialist systems knowledge, guidance and advice will be provided both internally to the Trust users and externally.

System and workflow knowledge required in Service Now HR Service Module.

The post holder will be responsible for assessing new & updated system functionality and ensuring that workforce information (WI) systems are utilised to their full potential.

In order to successfully deliver in this role, you will need to be able to develop and sustain key working relationships to understand what our users need and to leverage the systems to maximise optimisation. This includes looking at future system releases to test and implement changes and new functionality which supports the reduction of manual processes.

If you're enthusiastic and motivated by helping users, as well as organised and efficient at problem solving, wed love to hear from you! Feel free to get in touch to find out more about this critical role in our team.

Please note we will be holding information sessions on 3rd, 4th, 5th of September at 3pm. Please email Aaron Werner to book a slot. aaron.werner@nhs.net. Please note all requests will be confirmed on the 2nd of September.

Working pattern: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday.

Interview date: Thursday12th September 2024.

Pay:The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2024-5 rates, inclusive of a 5.5% pay award implemented from October 2024. If you join before this date, the pay award will be backdated to April 2024 or your start date, whichever is later. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2023-4 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2023/24 | NHS Employers).

For further information please contact: Aaron Werner, Software Consultant on aaron.werner@nhs.net

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.

This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.

Looking after you is important to us.

We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.

If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.

You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.

You will also have access to other benefits including:

National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.

Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter

Car lease schemes.

The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).

Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

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Employer details

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital

Barrack Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5DW

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