Alex Watson Email & Phone Number

Norfolk, England, United Kingdom

Norwich, United Kingdom

London, England

I operate as an integral member of the Clinical Support Services & Pathology Division senior team and am responsible for the provision of high quality strategic and operational workforce support to ensure best practice people management within Clinical Support Services and Pathology, and across the wider workforce function.I devise and implement the local workforce strategy / plans which reflect the business, opportunities for growth, plans for redesigned services and alignment to the… Show more I operate as an integral member of the Clinical Support Services & Pathology Division senior team and am responsible for the provision of high quality strategic and operational workforce support to ensure best practice people management within Clinical Support Services and Pathology, and across the wider workforce function.I devise and implement the local workforce strategy / plans which reflect the business, opportunities for growth, plans for redesigned services and alignment to the overall Trustworkforce strategy. The local workforce strategy ensures the effective and efficient use of staff resources across all staffing groups, resulting in high quality and safe patient services and value for money. I work with the clinical and managerial leaders, supporting and equipping them with the skills, confidence and expertise to lead their teams effectively. The aim of this is to have high performing and motivated team with the division, with agreed performance objectives and development plans in place. I monitor compliance with employment legislation and NHS and Trust workforce-related policies and best practice. I anticipate and mitigate workforce risks within the division to protect the Trust’s reputation, through proactive stakeholder engagement and in-depth understanding of the services. I supervise and coach HR staff within the Medicine Board and wider workforce function, encouraging learning to be shared and building meaningful relationships across the function. Show less

Gorleston, Norfolk

I provided senior HR advice to managers across the Emergency Division and Estates, covering 1000 staff. The staff were a combination of medical, nursing, administration and other specialist staff. I led on complex employee relations cases and liaised with Trade Unions representatives to encourage partnership working. I designed and implemented a Management Development Programme for all managers within the organisation to complete. This was a combination of workshops, 1:1 sessions and… Show more I provided senior HR advice to managers across the Emergency Division and Estates, covering 1000 staff. The staff were a combination of medical, nursing, administration and other specialist staff. I led on complex employee relations cases and liaised with Trade Unions representatives to encourage partnership working. I designed and implemented a Management Development Programme for all managers within the organisation to complete. This was a combination of workshops, 1:1 sessions and self-development to improve their skills, knowledge and capabilities. I supported the organisation with a management restructure to ensure the organisation is fit for future. Main achievement was successfully making the transition to the acute hospital and continuing to provide a high quality, professional service advising on a number of different cases whilst settling in to the role. Show less

Norwich, United Kingdom

I led on a number of HR workstreams during the transition from PCTs to CSUs & CCGs. Working alongside the new receiving organisations to manage the transfer and TUPE of staff from the PCT. Ultimately I was part of the HR Team that transferred into the Commissioning Support Unit and worked with the Management Team to begin to establish the new organisation which included new processes and procedures, and ensuring there was a significant cultural shift as the transition took effect to… Show more I led on a number of HR workstreams during the transition from PCTs to CSUs & CCGs. Working alongside the new receiving organisations to manage the transfer and TUPE of staff from the PCT. Ultimately I was part of the HR Team that transferred into the Commissioning Support Unit and worked with the Management Team to begin to establish the new organisation which included new processes and procedures, and ensuring there was a significant cultural shift as the transition took effect to the new more commercial organisation. Show less

Norwich, United Kingdom

Part of a small HR team and responsible for the delivery of a high quality HR service across multiple sites covering the county of Norfolk and into Suffolk. I led on a number of projects including development of fit-for-purpose appraisal documentation and process, revision of the majority of the HR policies to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect recent legislation and writing the 2011-12 HR strategy for the organisation and accompanying work plan. A significant part of my… Show more Part of a small HR team and responsible for the delivery of a high quality HR service across multiple sites covering the county of Norfolk and into Suffolk. I led on a number of projects including development of fit-for-purpose appraisal documentation and process, revision of the majority of the HR policies to ensure they are up-to-date and reflect recent legislation and writing the 2011-12 HR strategy for the organisation and accompanying work plan. A significant part of my role was responding to the announcement that the organisation will be abolished in 2013 following the Health White Paper. This required 3 reorganisations with consultations and managing a number of redundancies whilst maintaining high performance and a focus of high quality care to deliver cost saving initiatives. Furthermore I worked extensively with the emerging Clinical Commissioning Groups to provide HR support with the development of new organisation including recruitment process, organisation structures and determining future HR needs. I provided expert HR advice on a number on employee relations cases including capability, disciplinary and sickness working alongside trade union representatives. Additionally managing two employment tribunal cases brought against the organisation. Show less

Currently leading a project to implement a county wide leadership academy for senior managers and clinicians across the health sector. This has expansion plans to include social care and local government, linking with the Suffolk Leadership Academy.

Responsibilities In my final placement I worked in a strategic HR role taking responsibility for delivering a number of HR projects linked to the organisational development plan. These included leading a competency framework and appraisal project; redesigning and implementing the induction; introducing an employee reward scheme and developing a leadership and management development programme. Achievements Whilst at NHS Norfolk I developed a greater awareness of organisational… Show more Responsibilities In my final placement I worked in a strategic HR role taking responsibility for delivering a number of HR projects linked to the organisational development plan. These included leading a competency framework and appraisal project; redesigning and implementing the induction; introducing an employee reward scheme and developing a leadership and management development programme. Achievements Whilst at NHS Norfolk I developed a greater awareness of organisational development and gained valuable experience of leading on a number of projects as part of the HR strategy. Show less

Sheffield

I undertook a short term secondment to the Technology Division of Tribal Group to gain more commercial HR experience and to researching a management and leadership advanced level programme for their staff. I presented a proposed model and programme to the HR Director at the end of the secondment.

Responsibilities During the Human Resource Management Graduate Scheme I took the opportunity to organise a two month placement outside of the NHS to widen my understanding and knowledge of HR in another sector. I undertook two main projects on Employee Integration and Absence Management and made recommendations to the Group HR Director. Achievements The main achievement was realising my ability to understand an organisation and being able to make recommendations on their HR… Show more Responsibilities During the Human Resource Management Graduate Scheme I took the opportunity to organise a two month placement outside of the NHS to widen my understanding and knowledge of HR in another sector. I undertook two main projects on Employee Integration and Absence Management and made recommendations to the Group HR Director. Achievements The main achievement was realising my ability to understand an organisation and being able to make recommendations on their HR processes and procedures within a short time period. Show less

Responsibilities I was the lead responsible for a Job Evaluation audit of the processes and systems in place, and a HR Continuous Improvement Survey. Both projects required extensive research, analysis and report writing and presentation. I managed the Human Resources issues for 200 clinical and non-clinical staff; including sickness reviews, return to work interviews, disciplinary management, implementing EU legislation and day-to-day queries. I designed, implemented… Show more Responsibilities I was the lead responsible for a Job Evaluation audit of the processes and systems in place, and a HR Continuous Improvement Survey. Both projects required extensive research, analysis and report writing and presentation. I managed the Human Resources issues for 200 clinical and non-clinical staff; including sickness reviews, return to work interviews, disciplinary management, implementing EU legislation and day-to-day queries. I designed, implemented and delivered a staff reward programme, incorporating all 2500 staff. This project required extensive partnership working with all stakeholders and suppliers and strong project management skills. The programme culminated in an awards dinner for 300 staff, including senior management and external stakeholders. Achievements Developing my ability to deliver operational HR advice to all levels of staff as well as being able to successfully introduce strategic HR projects such as European Working Time Directive. The successful organisation and execution of the Trust Awards, staff reward and recognition scheme, with the culmination of the awards presentation evening. . Show less

Responsibilities Working closely with disabled supporters providing an administrative link between Norwich City FC and the customer. I liaised with the members of the board and staff of all levels within the club, as well as establishing relationships with external stakeholders. I had sole responsibility for the allocation of all disabled season tickets and match tickets, and other facilities that the football club has funded to make the live matches as accessible as possible. On… Show more Responsibilities Working closely with disabled supporters providing an administrative link between Norwich City FC and the customer. I liaised with the members of the board and staff of all levels within the club, as well as establishing relationships with external stakeholders. I had sole responsibility for the allocation of all disabled season tickets and match tickets, and other facilities that the football club has funded to make the live matches as accessible as possible. On match days I managed all the staff related to the care and assistance of disabled supporters. I continued to provide a working group, focused on the match day experience of disabled supporters. All the work was closely co-ordinated with Football in the Community who organise a variety of specialist football and multi sports course for disabled persons and we often organised events together for those interested. Achievements I had developed strong communication skills by dealing with a wide variety of people and this was strengthened by attending a one day course on British Sign Language specifically to football. I took on much greater levels of responsibility and enhanced my leadership abilities. I became more confident when faced with a challenge and was prepared to be creative and determined to be successful. Show less

Ilm Level 5 Certificate, Leadership & Management

Prince2 Foundation & Practitioner

Masters, Human Resources Management

Bsc (Hons), Accounting With Law