Explore and implement improvements to the way in which Unannounced Inspection's are managed and delivered. Lead team of FSA Inspectors in collaboration with the Field Vets assessing and developing the skill levels of team to support and build capability of our workforce and drive compliance in all approved premises. The focus of work monitors and improves processes, implement and raise standards as well as being required to carry out some unannounced inspections in the most challenging premises… Show more Explore and implement improvements to the way in which Unannounced Inspection's are managed and delivered. Lead team of FSA Inspectors in collaboration with the Field Vets assessing and developing the skill levels of team to support and build capability of our workforce and drive compliance in all approved premises. The focus of work monitors and improves processes, implement and raise standards as well as being required to carry out some unannounced inspections in the most challenging premises and responding to food safety incidents. To achieve our strategic objective of "Ensuring Food We Can Trust". Show less

I provided proactive, localised leadership and operational co-ordination for teams of inspectors working remotely across a large geographically area. I had line manager responsibility for the inspectors whom delivered official controls and other services as well as being responsible for enforcement and supervising food safety, hygiene, animal welfare and disease control in approved premises. I ensure consistent and effective communications with team on strategic and operational… Show more I provided proactive, localised leadership and operational co-ordination for teams of inspectors working remotely across a large geographically area. I had line manager responsibility for the inspectors whom delivered official controls and other services as well as being responsible for enforcement and supervising food safety, hygiene, animal welfare and disease control in approved premises. I ensure consistent and effective communications with team on strategic and operational issues, appraise team and individual performance ensuring appropriate feedback is communicated and acted upon.Implement strategies to improve staff engagement which contribute to an improved engagement score, Identify individual and team training/development needs and deliver through specific courses/coaching/mentoring. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, Food Business Operators and Trades Union representatives, negotiate Statements Of Resources with Food Business Operators.I ensure costs associated with delivery of Official controls are minimised through efficient planning, co-ordination and deployment of staff resources (minimising un-worked non chargeable time and alignment of resources with business requirements and non-chargeable statutory functions) without any loss to the delivery of Official Controls and budget management. Show less

Member of the Rapid Response Team which is deployed in non-business as usual food incidents. Undertakes food investigations.

Conduct Inspections of food premises with regard to the periodic audit. Gather evidence of continuous and proper application of Food Safety Management and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) based principles by Food Business Operators (FBOs) .Undertakes food investigations.

The Ambassador for the FSA’s Field Operations after winning the inaugural Tim Hooper Award. The Tim Hooper Award is bestowed on an individual working in the FSA after recognition of outstanding work.

Responsible for delivering Official Controls, enforcement and supervising Food Safety, Hygiene, Animal welfare and disease control in FSA approved premises. OVERALL WORK OBJECTIVE: To work under the technical direction of the Official Veterinarian to deliver post mortem inspection and verification of the Food Business Operator’s compliance with all relevant legislation as stated in the FSA Manual for Official Controls. This function will be carried out in FSA approved Red Meat, White… Show more Responsible for delivering Official Controls, enforcement and supervising Food Safety, Hygiene, Animal welfare and disease control in FSA approved premises. OVERALL WORK OBJECTIVE: To work under the technical direction of the Official Veterinarian to deliver post mortem inspection and verification of the Food Business Operator’s compliance with all relevant legislation as stated in the FSA Manual for Official Controls. This function will be carried out in FSA approved Red Meat, White Meat and Game Handling establishments. Ante Mortem (AM) Inspection, Animal Welfare and Animal IdentificationPost Mortem (PM) Inspection, Specified Risk Material & Animal By Products Health and Identification MarkingGathering Audit and Enforcement dataFood Chain Information and Collection and Communication of Inspection ResultsAssist in the supervision and instruction of Trainee Meat Hygiene Inspectors and others as appropriate.Communicate decisions regarding post mortem inspections in consultation with the OV. Communicate and control issues found during the inspection of FBO good hygiene practices and HACCP based procedures. Collect information regarding Good Hygiene practices and HACCP based procedures Show less