Job overview

An Exciting Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Job Evaluation Lead to provide expert leadership and operational oversight of the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme across the Trust.

This is a new post for the Trust, fixed term for two years and is an excellent opportunity for an individual with substantial knowledge of Agenda for Change, NHS Job Evaluation processes, and organisational change programmes to play a pivotal role in ensuring the consistent, fair and robust application of job evaluation principles.

Reporting to the HR Business Partner, the Job Evaluation Lead will lead the development and delivery of a comprehensive Job Evaluation programme, supporting workforce transformation, organisational change initiatives, and compliance with national NHS terms and conditions.

Main duties of the job

About the Role

The postholder will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Trust's Job Evaluation function, ensuring that job evaluation activity is undertaken in accordance with the NHS Job Evaluation Handbook and national guidance.

You will work closely with senior managers, staff-side representatives, HR colleagues and job evaluation panellists to support the effective review and evaluation of roles across the organisation.  You will also line manage the Job Evaluation Administrator.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing expert advice on the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme and Agenda for Change.
• Working in conjunction with HRBP team on the planning and delivery of large-scale job evaluation programmes associated with service redesign and organisational change.
• Managing consistency checking and quality assurance arrangements.
• Supporting and developing Job Evaluation panels and maintaining partnership working with Trade Union representatives.
• Organising the delivery of nationally recognised training and refresher training for job matchers.

About You

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

Essential Criteria

• Experience of applying the NHS Job Evaluation Scheme within an NHS organisation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions.
• Experience of leading Job Evaluation panels and consistency checking processes.
• Experience of managing complex job evaluation reviews and organisational change programmes.

Working for our organisation

Croydon Health Services NHS Trust provides hospital and community services across Croydon through a range of clinics and specialist centres. Formed in August 2010 from the integration of Croydon Community Health Services and Mayday Healthcare NHS Trust, we employ around 4,100 staff serving a diverse population of over 360,000 people.

Our main site, Croydon University Hospital, is one of the busiest in London. We are also leading the way in delivering more healthcare in community settings and people’s homes. Our district nursing teams, Allied Health Professionals and community matrons care for people of all ages across the borough.

Like the wider NHS, we are working hard to meet increasing demand. With the right people on board, we continue to innovate and transform our services to provide the highest quality care for local residents. We place strong emphasis on education, training and career development for all staff.

If you want to make a real difference, challenge yourself and be part of a Trust that’s shaping local healthcare, Croydon Health Services could be the place for you.

At Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, we are committed to supporting flexible working arrangements. Applicants are encouraged to discuss any flexibility they may need during the recruitment process.