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Borehamwood, Gb

Primary responsibility of my role is to provide HR support and guidance across the whole workforce arena. This includes organisational change, HR policy work, and being the People Lead on the introduction of the Sexual Safety Charter.The trust previous participated in two mental health international recruitment pilot programmes, and my role was also to support delivery.

As part of a dual role (see other entries), I was tasked in supporting trusts that participated in NHS England’s 50k IR programme and contributed to workstreams that enable the NHS Long-term Workforce Plan. I liaised with Workforce Leads to ensure trusts met their NHSE commitment. Those trusts who were slow to commence the programme or had met obstacles in delivery required the greatest need.As this was a national programme under the steer of the Chief Nurse of England, liaising between… Show more As part of a dual role (see other entries), I was tasked in supporting trusts that participated in NHS England’s 50k IR programme and contributed to workstreams that enable the NHS Long-term Workforce Plan. I liaised with Workforce Leads to ensure trusts met their NHSE commitment. Those trusts who were slow to commence the programme or had met obstacles in delivery required the greatest need.As this was a national programme under the steer of the Chief Nurse of England, liaising between trusts and the national team was a requirement. Assurance meetings and data reports were a necessity, alongside target setting and highlighting risks and mitigations.I led on several task and finish groups, including two mental health IR nursing pilot programmes, the delivery of an OET English Language programme, and projects focussed on creating legacy documents and resources. I supported in the delivery of a Refugee jobs fair which involved liaising with prospective employers and government stakeholders. I was particularly proud of hosting workforce forums which allowed trusts to receive NHSE updates, share best practice, and challenge each other on solutions. The subject matter encompassed the whole workforce agenda. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

Working for the national Nursing Workforce team, the role supported the 50k IR programme which had the objective of delivering 50,000 new nurses to the NHS by March ‘24. Focussed on the South West and East of England regions, my remit was to support trusts and NHSE colleagues with guidance and programme insight. Responsibilities included advising on how to start an IR programme, recruitment strategies and best practice, and ensuring regular assurance and governance was in place.Further… Show more Working for the national Nursing Workforce team, the role supported the 50k IR programme which had the objective of delivering 50,000 new nurses to the NHS by March ‘24. Focussed on the South West and East of England regions, my remit was to support trusts and NHSE colleagues with guidance and programme insight. Responsibilities included advising on how to start an IR programme, recruitment strategies and best practice, and ensuring regular assurance and governance was in place.Further IR funding was released during this period, and I was asked to be part of the team that assessed trust applications. This would influence how much money a trust would be awarded. Feedback and actions from this review influenced the agreed target hires and how much investment NHSE would be willing to provide to a trust.I led on IR projects and resources that supported programme legacy, including documentation that would be shared on Future NHS. I co-ordinated regular webinars (Spotlight sessions) which the national team hosted and where we would share programme updates and best practice. With the increasing focus on retention, I was asked to represent NHSE in International Nursing and Midwifery Association meetings, and support in the co-ordination of their fellowship programmes. The 50k IR programme was successfully delivered 6 months prior to the target date. Show less

As part of a dual role (see NHSE entry), my main responsibility was to support the IR team at LPT in meeting the trusts 50k international recruitment commitments and advising on longer term workforce plans. I was involved in the trust’s recruitment agency tendering process, a member of the IR programme steering group, and created internal and external IR resources.

Amersham, Buckinghamshire

With the responsibility for leading and implementing strategy related to recruitment, retention, and voluntary services, I was a member of the HR management team. With a team of 15 and responsible for budgets, the role offered the chance to work with colleagues from every level of the hierarchy. Notable responsibilities and achievements include:- Leading multiple IR campaigns. One initiative made the shortlist of the 2019 Nursing Times Workforce Awards for “Best International Recruitment… Show more With the responsibility for leading and implementing strategy related to recruitment, retention, and voluntary services, I was a member of the HR management team. With a team of 15 and responsible for budgets, the role offered the chance to work with colleagues from every level of the hierarchy. Notable responsibilities and achievements include:- Leading multiple IR campaigns. One initiative made the shortlist of the 2019 Nursing Times Workforce Awards for “Best International Recruitment Experience”.- Our “Be the Future” recruitment campaign was shortlisted at the 2015 Healthcare People Management Association Awards for “Strategic Approach to Recruitment”.- Being asked to take on responsibility for Voluntary Services and HR team members with retention responsibility. - Workforce information analysis, including recruitment KPIs, and external requests such as the Public Sector Equality Duty report.- Policy development in particular Recruitment and Voluntary Services.- Supporting organisational change projects - Writing board papers- Providing recruitment and selection training that became mandatory. - Integrating Trac (recruitment system) , embedding it as “business as usual”. - Focussing strategy on inclusive pipelines e.g. an intern programme for young adults with learning disabilities.- Being a reciprocal mentor for BAME colleagues.- Ensuring the recruitment function had an approach for high volume, low salary jobs.- Managing multiple campaigns for Senior and Executive appointments.- Introducing a tailored careers and volunteering website.- Running a schools engagement programme- Co-leadership of an NHS England retention programme that contributed to reducing Trust wide turnover by 3% and nurse turnover by more than 5%.- Introducing the first “Itchy Feet” programme as publicised by NHS Employers. - Investigative manager for grievance policy cases.- Multiple volunteer campaigns, introducing a new volunteer database, and hosting celebratory events. Show less

Amersham. Buckinghamshire

The focus of the role was to create workable recruitment solutions and implement them within an industry experiencing major skill shortages. Working with senior management across the services to continuously improve candidate attraction and staff retention. Notable responsibilities and achievements include:- In 2013-14, a nomination for the trust’s staff awards in the “Outstanding contribution” category. This was linked to the international recruitment campaign that year.-… Show more The focus of the role was to create workable recruitment solutions and implement them within an industry experiencing major skill shortages. Working with senior management across the services to continuously improve candidate attraction and staff retention. Notable responsibilities and achievements include:- In 2013-14, a nomination for the trust’s staff awards in the “Outstanding contribution” category. This was linked to the international recruitment campaign that year.- In 2011-12, two nominations for the trust’s staff awards. One nomination in the “Support Services Ambassador” category, and another in the “Team of the Year" category.- Implementing regular UK recruitment events ranging from senior posts to high volume requirements.- Planning and co-ordinating overseas recruitment campaigns via direct sourcing and agency. - Working with UK and Irish Universities to promote graduate employment opportunities.- Supporting the divisional HR Business Partners on a variety of aspects including, input on workforce reports, supporting organisational change projects that required recruitment services, and sourcing vacancies for redeployed members of staff.- Leading retention projects specifically targeting those areas experiencing high turnover.- Line management of recruitment team members and supporting their development.- Working with the communications department to improve online and hardcopy recruitment material.- Utilising and updating information systems. Show less

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

My role was to provide recruitment and employment law advice to managers and new staff. In this post I could be managing up to 100 candidates at any one time. Achievements include:• Planning and implementing regular recruitment events for the Medicine division. • Creating and implementing a recruitment plan to tackle the shortage the Trust was experiencing in Midwifery.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

PSP* was a recruitment consultancy that provided staffing solutions for Search & Selection, Permanent and Contract vacancies. Key achievements include:• Playing a key role in developing the Finance arm of the company. • Resourcing and placing Project Managers, Technical Managers and Team Leaders for clients that ranged from SME’s to corporate multinationals.• Various marketing initiatives in developing the company as an expert in providing IT staff to the Utilities… Show more PSP* was a recruitment consultancy that provided staffing solutions for Search & Selection, Permanent and Contract vacancies. Key achievements include:• Playing a key role in developing the Finance arm of the company. • Resourcing and placing Project Managers, Technical Managers and Team Leaders for clients that ranged from SME’s to corporate multinationals.• Various marketing initiatives in developing the company as an expert in providing IT staff to the Utilities sector.• Project management of the PSP* website from being a holding page to an interactive and user friendly website.• Playing a role in the re-branding of PSP* including liaising with the designer of the new logo, stationery ideas and direct marketing. Show less

London, United Kingdom

I provided HR support to managers and staff on policy, procedures and best practice to meet the changing needs of the business and legislative requirements. Key achievements include:- Received the BFI’s “Outstanding Performance Award” for contributions to the organisation during 2004.- The successful management of several recruitment campaigns, ranging from senior management level to clerical and administrative roles.- Implemented and ran assessment days for large intake of… Show more I provided HR support to managers and staff on policy, procedures and best practice to meet the changing needs of the business and legislative requirements. Key achievements include:- Received the BFI’s “Outstanding Performance Award” for contributions to the organisation during 2004.- The successful management of several recruitment campaigns, ranging from senior management level to clerical and administrative roles.- Implemented and ran assessment days for large intake of temporary staff during the London Film Festival.- Playing an active part in the introduction of a new appraisal process, this included presenting workshops, producing reference material, and guiding managers and staff.- I created a dashboard data system that was used by the senior management. Show less