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In this role, you are accountable for 1. Project Planning Develop and implement a programme of regular facilitated reviews of programme and project plans with key programme and project stakeholders and leading on the use of project planning technique. Work as a key member of the Portfolio Office and Assurance Team, sharing knowledge and expertise of project planning across the portfolio change plan. Lead on the timely and accurate reporting of plan assurance to Programme and Project Boards to which assigned, NHSBSA Leadership Team and governance forums (i.e. LT, Portfolio Board, PPAG and PRBs) and external forums (i.e. DHSC Portfolio Office, Cabinet Office etc), as appropriate. Report the outcomes of reviews to all relevant stakeholders, confirms their understanding and acceptance, and agreeing resulting actions. Undertake review and quality assurance of project plans identifying improvement actions and acting as a coach/mentor/critical friend. Provide constructive challenge and recommendations to programme and project managers, as well as senior managers in the organisation and other key stakeholders to ensure accurate project information is provided to enable quality outputs to be produced, enabling effective decision making at a senior level and assisting in driving delivery of the Portfolio Change Plan. Challenge and test project assumptions to ensure that plans are realistic and achievable. Develop breakdown structures, quality criteria, product descriptions and monitoring strategy. Support the project manager to identify options to optimise delivery through resource smoothing, resource levelling and rescheduling of activities. Develop comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, milestones, and timelines. Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather requirements and establish project scope. Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring alignment with NHSBSA priorities. Expert User in Microsoft Project. Accountable for the quality and integrity of project plans and schedule analysis in terms of time, cost and resources. Compile reports to ensure project manager and team has up to date and accurate information. Lead on planning activities to support delivery of the business case benefits and outcomes. Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within project planning. Identify areas where data quality could be improved and highlighting risks to both programmes and projects; working with Professional Development Leads to drive up standards and improve project management culture; 2. People and Leadership Communicate and build commitment to a shared vision and standards for project plan development and management, ensuring accountability and championing the use of best practice via NHSBSA project management framework and portfolio delivery framework. Building excellent internal and external network within the healthcare family, wider government and other organisation to share working practices and drive best practice for plan management. Drive development of colleagues in PMD via leading by example, knowledge sharing, training, mentoring and contribution to Portfolio Academy. Providing expert advice for team members and the project community. Escalating and challenging Leadership Team members, as appropriate on planning and scheduling matters. Be accountable for own personal development needs in order to be fully equipped to meet future organisational needs. Supporting capability building and the use of best practice in planning and reporting. 3. Resources Identify and plan for wider resource requirements for projects. Coordinate with departmental resources and external partners to allocate resources effectively. Monitor resource utilization and identify opportunities for optimization. 4. Stakeholder Management Develop constructive and productive working relationships with programme and project managers to support cross-programme and project management collaboration. Positively challenge programme stakeholders and senior managers and consult to provide advice on assurance matters, particularly where programmes and projects are not tracking to plan. Engage in debate, negotiate and influence to resolve issues, remove blockers that delay delivery, and differences between stakeholders and challenge assumptions. Ensure that stakeholder responsibilities and needs are understood and addressed in reporting arrangements. Facilitate communication and collaboration among project stakeholders. Organize and lead regular project planning meetings to keep stakeholders informed and engaged. 5. Project Performance and Controls Monitor and analyse information, reporting progress, slippage and highlighting areas of risk and opportunity. Compile reports to ensure project manager and team has up to date and accurate information. Track project performance to ensure project data accuracy on a weekly and monthly basis. Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery. Develop risk mitigation strategies and work with the project team to implement them. Contribute to lessons learned sessions to enhance future project planning and management. Verify the maintenance and accuracy of project plans, ensuring that they reflect the project objectives, are updated in a timely manner and communicated at all relevant levels. 6. Guidance and Support Developing and delivery project planning training and awareness material to stakeholders, as appropriate. Recognised as an authority for planning related activity, providing expert guidance and support. Provide expert advice on planning processes throughout the lifecycle of the project. Set knowledge and information processes that conforms with the organisations standards. Ensure projects comply with relevant policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Ensure learning from experience is disseminated across the Portfolio Management Directorate and wider organisation. Working with the PMD leadership to develop and share good practice and techniques with the Portfolio Management Directorate and the wider change community. Develop and deliver training and guidance on all aspects of planning to stakeholders at all levels within the organisation, ensuring use of the PPM Tool for recording programme and project delivery. Contribute to portfolio maturity assessment across the NHSBSA. In addition to the above accountabilities, as post holder you are expected to Provide peer support and mentoring to PMD colleagues to support capability development. Actively contribute to the portfolio delivery, portfolio office, assurance and planning professions within, and outside, the NHSBSA. Undertake additional duties and responsibilities in line with the purpose of your role and as agreed by your line manager. Demonstrate NHSBSA values and core capabilities in all aspects of your work. Encourage an environment where your own and colleagues safety and well-being is promoted. Contribute to a culture which values diversity and inclusion. Follow NHSBSA policies, procedures, and protocols as they apply to your role. Working relationships Responsible to: Portfolio Office Manager Key relationships and connections: Chief Portfolio Officer Head of Portfolio Planning and Assurance Portfolio Office and Assurance Manager PMD Management Team Senior Portfolio Business Partners Portfolio Office and Assurance team colleagues (Office Manager, Insight and Reporting and Risk Specialists, Analysts, Administrator) Programme and Project Managers, Coordinators and Support Officers, Business Analysts NHSBSA Leadership Team Heads of Service, Senior Managers and Business Partners across the NHSBSA Performance and Benefits Lead Portfolio Finance Business Partner Internal and external stakeholders (eg DHSC Portfolio Office)

PROJECT MANAGER – TRANSFORMATION MANAGEMENT OFFICE
Grade 8 £39,186 - £43,421 pa

Together for Children is a unique company with a focus on driving improvement for children and families in Sunderland.
We are proud that Together for Children has been rated as Outstanding in a judgement by Ofsted, in recognition of the stability of our very well supported and talented workforce who deliver an unstinting commitment to improving children’s outcomes in the city.

A project manager is required to work closely with senior colleagues, stakeholders, project leads and the programme manager to ensure the effective delivery of numerous projects across the company, ensuring that all appropriate project management material, including plan, performance framework, RAID log and communication plan etc. are all in place.

If you are interested in this role and feel that you have the skills to bring to the team, we would be very interested to hear from you. Please contact Kevin Brown, Strategic Programme Manager, Kevin.brown@togetherforchildren.org.uk Tel: 0782413121, who would be happy to have an informal conversation regarding the role.

CLOSING DATE: 28.04.24

INTERVIEW TO BE HELD WEEK BEGINNING 6th MAY 2024

Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.

As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:

• Accessibility Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Racial Equality Network

We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.

As well as an attractive and competitive salary, other benefits of working for Together for Children include agile working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a flexi-time scheme. A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme is also on offer to all employees.

A unique independent Opticians based in central Newcastle are looking for a full or part time Dispensing Optician to join the team.

This is a very well-known and well respected independent Optician with a loyal customer base. They pride themselves on offering patients something different with the focus on offering a personalised service and one of a kind eyewear.

Dispensing Optician - Role

• Unique independent Opticians
• Single testing
• High value dispensing
• Access to a range of luxury eyewear not usually found on the highstreet
• Focus on offering a personalised service
• Providing eyewear options to patients with frames not on display
• Input into frame buying, attending various tradeshows around the world
• Working full or time, including Saturdays
• Typical working hours from 9.30am to 6.30pm (5.30pm on a Sat)
• Salary - Extremley competative plus bonus

Dispensing Optician - Requirements

• Fully qualified and registered with the GOC
• Passionate about eyewear
• Interest in working with high end products
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Wants to be part of a close knit team

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

My client is a long established, leading, Construction and Civil Engineering Consultancy.

The company are continually recognised as a world class consultant providing engineering, project and programme management and commercial solutions, to their clients within the energy, infrastructure, and Governmental sectors.

Providing consistently high results time and time again, they are today supporting many major complex projects and programmes with their skills in commercial and contracts, design and engineering, project delivery and health, safety, and environmental services.

Due to planned growth and an influx of work in their Northeastern Region, they are looking to appoint, on a permanent or long-term contract basis, a Project Manager to work on a major water sector framework for Northumbrian Water.

The ideal candidate will be based within a commutable distance from the Sunderland area where the company has a tranche of projects and a regional office.

There is the potential for 8 years of work in the region as my client has secured a raft of work in the area with this trusted client.

The successful individual will ideally have NEC 3 ECC Project experience and a background in civil engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Management of site staff operatives and sub-contractors.

Preparing and monitoring programmes of work

Provide method statements, hazard risk assessments and project management plans.

Understand tender allowances and monitor contract costs against agreed budgets.

Manage design co-ordination.

Assessment and engagement of sub-contractors.

Understand and administer contract change.

Inform, consult, and involve local groups as necessary.

Foster good relations and reputation with clients.

Promote and ensure all work complies with safety, quality and environmental policies and the requirements of the company procedures.

Experienced in people management and motivation of staff.

A good organiser, both of self and others with the ability to think in advance.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving license is essential and the successful candidate will be happy to travel throughout the Southern Region. A First Aid at Work qualification would also be desirable.

Already experienced as a Site Agent / Project Manager you will have a relevant industry qualification (HND/ HNC/ BEng) or equivalent, an up to date SMSTS qualification, and appropriate CSCS card. A First Aid at Work qualification is desirable.

The ideal candidate will have water sector project experience.

However, those that can demonstrate a strong background in Civil Engineering projects are likely to be of interest.

Benefits Package (for permanent employees)

Competitive Basic Salary

Life assurance cover

Company car or car allowance

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday)

Extensive training programmes

Cycle-to-work scheme and Free on-site parking

Company social calendar

Training and progression

Your New Company

Our client is a privately owned construction company that delivers complex building projects across the United Kingdom. They are currently on-site on their largest project so far in the North East of England and are seeking to bolster their planning team with the addition of a Senior Planner. Our client is noted as a fantastic employer who takes pride in its industry-leading status as a business which rewards and values its staff.

Your new role

As Senior Planner on this project, you will be reporting to the Planning Manager and you will be responsible for a series of planning components of this large and complex project. You will be working on a massive project in scale and this will involve collaborating and working with a team of planners as you strive to ensure you support the operations team in achieving their ambitious delivery targets. This project has a significant potential for change as construction continues, so effective planning is absolutely essential to the success of this project.

What you'll need to succeed

Our client is seeking an experienced Construction Planner with ambitions of taking their career onto a project of significant scale and complexity and really challenging themselves. This project incorporates a significant high-technology installation and, as a construction planner, this experience will offer you amazing opportunities in the future as this sector grows and develops (which it will...massively!) This is your opportunity to get ahead of the curve and become a planning leader in this space.

The ideal candidate would be already working as a planner in the industry with experience of working on large complex projects. Our client is open to project background but deep knowledge of complex M&E packages would be ideal. Of course, a technical background in construction and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment is essential.

What you'll get in return

Our client is an employer of choice and recognise to deliver this project they need high-calibre construction professionals. If you would like to test yourself on a project which will make your career this is the role for you. Of course, our client will pay a competitive benefit package including salary, pension, PHC and bonus. Get in touch now!







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Fawkes And Reece are proud to be partnered with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in their search for an experienced Planning Manager based in Sunderland.

As Planning Manager you will be working on a large high profile and state of the art industrial project, which is powered by 100% net zero carbon energy. You will be managing a close knit team of approx. 8 Planners/Senior Planners, engaging with the client / stakeholders regularly and being the face of the company.

This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

Duties included but not limited

Planning Managers are a valuable part of my clients business, the focus of this role is to lead the planning team to provide functional leadership and management of planning resources from pre-qualification to completion for the region.

As our Planning Manager you will:

* Ensure an effective and professional planning and programming service is available for pre-contract and project teams

* Agree level of planning service with senior management, check, and address quality issues.

* Work with functional heads of other disciplines and other Business Units' planning departments to agree "best practice" and share knowledge

* Prepare and issue protocols and guidelines to ensure consistency of planning approach across the Business Unit

* Manage production of and carry out peer reviews and programme audits

* Produce summary business reports, based on audits and Monthly Operational Reports, and suggest corrective action to manage risks and provide mitigation for delays on audit findings

* Investigate and encourage innovation in construction and planning techniques

Benefits

* Excellent Salary & 15% Profit Share Scheme

* Flexible working

* £7,000 Car Allowance / Company Car

* Travel covered to any of our sites (subject to HMRC advisory rates)

* Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension 8% employers' contribution, Health and Wellness programme, 26 days holidays + bank holidays and much more…

* Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression

* Industry leading family leave benefits to included 26 weeks fully paid maternity, 8 weeks fully paid paternity.

How To Apply?:

Please apply directly to this advert or for more information please call the Sheffield F&R office (North) on 0114 213 0900 (option 3) and ask for Alex.

A unique independent Opticians based in central Newcastle are looking for a full or part time Optical Assistant to join the team.

This is a very well-known and well respected independent Optician with a loyal customer base. They pride themselves on offering patients something different with the focus on offering a personalised service and one of a kind eyewear.

Optical Assistant - Role

• Unique independent Opticians
• Single testing
• High value dispensing
• Access to a range of luxury eyewear not usually found on the highstreet
• Focus on offering a personalised service
• Providing eyewear options to patients with frames not on display
• Input into frame buying, attending various tradeshows around the world
• Working full or time, including Saturdays
• Typical working hours from 9.30am to 6.30pm (5.30pm on a Sat)
• Salary - Highly competatice plus bonus
• Further training available - including Dispensing Optician course in the future

Optical Assistant - Requirements

• Experienced Optical Assistant
• Passionate about eyewear
• Interest in working with high end products
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Wants to be part of a close knit team

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV or call 01142381726 for more information.

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Clinical Project Manager to join us on a full-time, 18 month fixed-term basis!
As our Clinical Project Manager, you will be responsible for assisting the Head of Specialist Residential Services and the Head of Projects in delivering Everyturn’s Community Rehabilitation Project. This Project is one of a suite of Strategic Projects that Everyturn are delivering to meet their 2026 organisational development objectives.
About the job
The Clinical Project Manager will provide clinical leadership, expertise and project management/operational support across the 4 workstreams of the Community Rehabilitation project. The workstreams are listed below;

Helping to establish and evaluate the effectiveness of a new step-down service; the ‘Community Rehabilitation Transition Service’, that will support transfer of residents from our 24/7 care homes into single occupancy accommodation / independent living.
Helping to establish and evaluate the effectiveness of an ICB commissioned service launching in Spring 2024, the ‘Complex Transition Support Service’. Everyturn have bene commissioned to provide a trusted assessor for functional mental health, supporting assessment, discharge planning and post discharge transition (upto 12 weeks) for individuals with complex needs that are currently residing in inpatient secondary care beds or private hospitals.
Supporting a review of Everyturn’s Housing with Care and Support services. These are long standing services that have been delivered by Everyturn that support people on the housing framework. This project will assess the ongoing viability of these services and consider them alongside our longer term strategy around ‘specialist services’.
Exploring ‘new’ opportunities for expanding our residential accommodations to meet the growing demand for community based bed provision. This will include evaluating options for accessing public capital grants to support the creation of purpose built accommodations that would support increased number of individuals to live in the community.

As a provider of specialist mental health support, Everyturn Mental Health work closely with our communities, partners and commissioners to deliver innovative care that really makes a difference to peoples lives. We are looking to recruit in an experienced mental health practitioner to support us with a large programme of work that is focused on improving the 'Community Rehabilitation' pathway for people with mental health needs in the local areas where we deliver services. The role will support the design and launch of new services internally within the organisation, but will also work externally with wider system partners to review and adapt the full end to end community rehab pathway. This is a really exciting opportunity for a dynamic and forward thinking individual, who really wants to make an impact on improving mental health services.
About you

Registered Nurse or Registered Allied Professional.
Significant experience of working with people with complex mental health needs ·
Significant post registration experience ·
Significant experience of meeting agreed performance targets in a service demonstrating clinical outcomes ·
Significant experience of working with people who have experienced common mental health problems i.e. anxiety / depression · Significant experience in robust risk management processes ·
Significant experience of working with clients who may present as highly emotive and at times present as aggressive or difficult. ·
Substantial experience of working with varied range of stakeholders to deliver actions and activities ·
Substantial experience of working independently and with confidence to deliver previous work objectives · Substantial experience of using data to facilitate change

What we offer in return
We are proud to have been recognised and certified as a Great Place to Work, which speaks volumes on how much we value our staff members. In return for the hard work and dedication from our teams, we offer the following benefits:

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 32 days at 5 years’ service) and the option to purchase or sell day
Enhanced pension
Wagestream - ability to release earnings, giving you instant access to your pay
Vitality Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistant Programme, GP and priority physiotherapy access and shopping discounts with the opportunity to sign up for a Blue Light Card
Enhanced life assurance scheme, payment being three times your annual salary
Plus, many more great benefits on offer

Here at Everyturn Mental Health we champion equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation by ensuring our opportunities are open to all and our approach is inclusive. We positively encourage applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion/belief, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.
We welcome you to be yourself at work and have a range of Colleague Networks for members and allies of the LGBTQ+; Black, Asian and minority ethnic; menopause and neurodivergent communities.

Main Duties Manage a small team of Specialist Social Prescribing Link Workers, providing line management and 1-to-1 support. Ensuring that both workplace and clinical supervision is in place. Contribute to setting of targets and achieving metrics as determined by stakeholder group. Induction and training of new team members. Manage a caseload of clients referred into the Persistent Physical Symptoms project. Report directly to the Project Lead and provide regular updates as agreed. Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to develop person centred, community based personalised care and support plans for clients. Help people identify wider issues that impact on their health and wellbeing such as loneliness, self-care, low income, housing and caring responsibilities, and link them to appropriate services and support. Promote social prescribing, its role in self-management, and the wider determinants of health. Coach colleagues in the principles of social prescribing. Work independently in a manner that promotes excellent care and experience, while recognising professional and organisational requirements and boundaries. Be professional with clients, colleagues, volunteers and professionals at all times. Have an understanding of the evidence base around self-management support and person-centred care. Adopt our quality improvement methodology and seek to continuously improve our systems for the value of our clients. Provide personalised support Act as an advocate for the client, guiding them through the complex journey with a multi-faceted approach that results in appropriate use of scheduled and unscheduled care services. Deliver support face to face, over the phone or online at a location agreed with the client including home visits where appropriate. Be familiar and up-to date with the wider offer from local or national health, social care and voluntary sector organisations, as relevant to people. Where appropriate, physically introduce people to community groups, activities and statutory services, ensuring they are comfortable. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support. Seek advice and support from senior staff to discuss client-related concerns (e.g. safeguarding, medical or medication-related queries, complex mental health issues), referring the client back to a suitable health professional if required. Support community groups and the wider team Develop robust and active relationships with care teams in primary care and connect well with other partners. Forge strong links with partner organisations, community and neighbourhood level groups. Contribute to the mapping of available assets. Recognise and remedy gaps in provision by sharing intelligence, regarding shortfalls or problems in local provision, with commissioners and local authorities. Encourage clients, their families and carers, who have been connected to community support through social prescribing, to volunteer and give their time freely to others, providing peer support, building their skills and confidence, and strengthening community resilience. Demonstrate effective, professional and respectful communication within the team and organisation. Data capture and clinical governance Ensure accurate reporting and data collection for the entire team. Encourage individuals, families and carers to provide feedback and to share their stories about the impact of social prescribing on their lives. Contribute to the development and implementation of all policies and systems as they relate to service delivery, in particular: health and safety, safeguarding, vulnerable adults and lone working. Proactively review of risks and issues that could impact on individual care and wider service delivery. Seek regular feedback about the quality of service and impact of social prescribing. Provide appropriate feedback to clinicians about the people they referred, where required. Adhere to GDPR and Data Protection requirements at all times. Produce relevant reports to both Project Lead and others as appropriate. Professional development Work with your line manager to undertake continual personal and professional development, taking an active part in reviewing and developing the roles and responsibilities. Ensure all team members have a Personal Development Plan in place in line with the NHS England SPLW workforce development framework and the National Association of Link Workers Code of Practice. Undertake relevant training as required. Work with the wider team to share learning, and explore issues, to continually develop the service and enable you to deal effectively with the difficult issues that client groups present. This list is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder will be asked to carry out other duties which are appropriate to the skills of the post holder and grade of the post as the priorities of the service change.

Elevate your career by joining our client, a leading Energy provider in the UK, as a dynamic Business Administrator based in Houghton le Spring. This presents a unique opportunity for you to seamlessly integrate into a well-established team and actively contribute to the efficient functioning of windfarms in a vibrant and bustling work environment.

As a Business Administrator, your role goes beyond routine tasks; it's a chance to be a key player at the forefront of the renewable energy sector, actively shaping the growth and sustainability of the company.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Operational Support: Implement and maintain tools and controls for the responsible operation of windfarms.
• Administrative Duties: Assist the Area Manager and Northeast operations team in various administrative tasks.
• Document Management: Ensure proper operation of contracts, manage documents, and support the operations team.
• Operational Trackers: Run and maintain trackers and tools for operational control and portfolio performance analysis.

What do you need?

• Numeracy Skills: Highly numerate with proven organisational skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge and experience with SAP, strong Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills (database experience advantageous).
• Operational Experience: Previous experience in cost control management and navigating SAP.

What can we offer you?

We believe in rewarding our employees with more than just your pay. Join our team and unlock these exceptional benefits:

• Generous Leave: Kickstart with 33 days of annual leave per year, rising to 36 days post-12 weeks.
• Staff Discounts: Enjoy exclusive savings on lifestyle goods and services.
• Pension Contribution: We invest in your future alongside you.
• Eye Care Vouchers: We care about your well-being.
• Save-As-You-Earn Scheme: Secure your financial future.
• MyPath Development Programme: Explore a world of learning with dedicated talent coaches and a wealth of online courses through the PowerYou training portal.

Join us in this engaging role where your contribution matters, and every detail counts. Apply now.

Note: This is a temporary ongoing role until end of June 2024 with potential for extension. Hybrid working model with the need for onsite presence and work from home flexibility. BPSS checks and drug & alcohol test required for successful candidates.

One of the leading legal firms in Newcastle has an excellent opportunity for junior legal professionals either looking for their first role in the law or to continue building previously gained experience.

This role sits in a growing Planning team and offers the successful candidate hybrid working with only 2 days a week being required in the office.

Candidates applying for this role who do not have any prior experience working as a paralegal within a property law team will need to be able to evidence their interest in real estate law and will need to be capable of working both independently and as part of a wider team.

Salary is dependent on the level of experience that candidates can bring to this role.

For further information about this role, please contact Samuel Higgins at Hays Legal.

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HR / Recruitment Assistant - Maxim FM

Maxim FM are looking to recruit an enthusiastic individual to become a part of our People Team. This vacancy is based out of our head office in Sunderland (SR5).

As a business, Maxim specialise in a wide range of cleaning services operating throughout England and Scotland. This role is ideal for someone just starting their HR career or studying for CIPD level 3. Some experience in HR is preferred but not essential.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:
- TUPE administration and ELI completion
- DBS application and management
- Responsible for the administration of applicants
- Coordinate & conduct interviews
- Note taking
- HR administration
- Responsible for DVLA quarterly checks
- Responsible for personnel files
- Employee references according to company guidelines
- Support the coordination of training courses
- Update training plan/participant reaction/evaluation
- Managing the HR Inbox.
- Managing incoming and outgoing mail.

Candidate Requirements:
- Problem-solving ability
- Comfortable/proficient using MS Office – Word, Excel & PowerPoint essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Communication skills with patience for non-native English speakers
- Numerical skills
- Adaptable to a changing environment.

Working hours are 9am - 5pm, Monday to Friday.

We do endeavour to get back to all applicants but this is not always possible due to the volume of applicants we receive.

This role sits within the HRA Approvals Service directorate which consists of various teams that all work together to provide the appropriate approval for health research in England and, for some applications, across the UK. This directorate is responsible for: - Delivering HRA Approval- Supporting the Confidentiality Advisory Group and advising on the use of confidential patient information without consent- Working to refine the systems and processes researchers need to follow to ensure a swift, robust and simple experience- Providing guidance to applicants- Providing training- Working collaboratively with external partners to improve the research environment To find out more and to understand the full duties of the role, please refer to the job description attached. In submitting your application with us, please note the following: We currently do not accept applications via recruitment agencies.We do not hold a sponsorship licence and are unable to offer employment under any sponsorship arrangement.Where applicants fail to demonstrate how they meet any one of the essential criteria of the person specification, the application will not be shortlisted. You will be considered based only on the information in your application form. CVs will not be considered. The HRA reserves the right to close this vacancy early should it receive a sufficient number of applications.

In this role, you are accountable for: The Forecasting and Planning Manager will be responsible for delivering accurate manpower/forecast plans for the Contact Centre and Back Office enabling teams to maximise resources to meet contact centre business requirements. Managing and developing a team you will be responsible for development of new and innovative schedule/Forecast/Management Information system to aid the contact centre to maximise efficiency. Working with and through Team Managers, Service Delivery colleagues and the Head of Customer Operations to ensure that the centre meets all objectives, including output and accuracy targets Play a key role in driving service level consistency for Citizen Services customers and responsible for maximising workforce operational resource by driving cost-effectiveness and staff efficiencies. Support the change management agenda through building strong links with the appropriate parties Develop the formulation of service Forecasting, Planning, and Management Information strategies and objectives. Also contribute to business plans including formulation and development of options for the optimisation of Contact Centre and Back Office shift patterns including management of annual leave process. Design and develop the use of workforce management system. Deliver flexible schedules for the Contact Centre to provide an optimum resource fit against forecast demand. Broaden scheduling innovation and the supporting technology to deliver efficiency in line with contract constraints and working time directives. Identify and plan training, communication, team meetings and other off phone activities ensuring delivery of service targets. Identify shrinkage requirements and continually seek ways to improve resource wastage through challenge and innovation. Promote and develop flexible working practices that provide benefits to customers, NHSBSA and colleagues. Working with the Resource, Planning & Telephony Manager to understand predicted demand and achieve an optimal full-time/part-time balance and maintenance of appropriate team sizes and management ratios. Develop a strong partnership with Service Delivery managers and have responsibility for monitoring and planning output and KPIs to meet services standards in relation to call response times and completion of service and activity requests. In conjunction with the Resource, Planning & Telephony Manager agree strategies/policies for Resource Planning in the context of Scheduling/Forecasting & Management Information generation for the Contact Centre and analysis of their actual operational performance against planned, ensuring staff plans are signed off and accepted by the business and reporting against defined accountability and key performance measures. Demonstrate effective stakeholder management, with the other teams within Citizen Services, ensuring staff plan planning delivery within defined time, quality, and cost criteria. Identify, champion and manage technical opportunities to develop/improve scheduling solutions through a controlled change management process and be seen as the centre of excellence in providing scheduling solutions. Investigate any areas of underperformance acting at speed to rectify the situation, proposing solutions to key stakeholders engendering a partnership approach. Engender a model of continuous improvement within the teams ensuring opportunities for improvement are investigated and best practice is shared across Citizen Services. Provide impact assessments of proposed new and changes to scheduling, and high level estimation to support the operational planning teams feasibility studies. Provide all stakeholders with scheduling analysis, ensuring thorough detailed analysis that all scheduling solutions will meet or exceed operational risk criteria and are aligned to business scheduling and people strategies. Constantly strive to deliver highly efficient scheduling and planning process to reduce budgetary requirements. To provide recommendations to the Citizen Services management team on how best to manage the needs of real time service level impacts and appropriate courses of action to ensure targets are met Maximising performance through analysis, balancing of telephony traffic. Communicating performance achievements to senior management. To effectively manage network level traffic and call queues, ensuring that the contact centre offers the highest levels of service at all times of the day by maximising staffing efficiencies to help deliver the business agenda. Responsible for teams personal development. Provide a second level of support through coaching and guidance on management issues whilst also ensuring line managers remain fully empowered in a supportive environment. Further detail is available on the Job Description.

Specific Duties To promote the safe, effective, appropriate and economic use of medicines as defined by National Statute, Regulatory frameworks or Trust Policies. To lead in the project management of the nursing aspects of implementation of the medicines optimisation strategy throughout the Trust, particularly preparing new wards or reinforcing procedures on existing wards, and by acting as a resource on Medicines Optimisation for other members of the MDT. To assist with the production and update of policies and appropriate documentation for any new systems relating to medicines management. To ensure a high standard of nursing care regarding medicines optimisation is maintained by contributing to revision/creation of guidelines/care pathways and through reflective practice and input to the nurse management agenda. To create/deliver educational programmes and specialist training for medicines optimisation for all health care staff. To provide medicines optimisation information on audit, effectiveness, errors, interventions, efficiency, and any other data/information necessary to measure performance. To share incident learning, national and local, with all health care professionals as appropriate. To monitor departmental responses to national drug alerts and compile reports for the medicines safety committee. To provide forward audit planning and co-ordination. To complete audits and reports where appropriate e.g. medicines storage arrangements in clinical areas, adherence to Trust policies Participates in the training of nursing preceptorship students and pre-registration pharmacy graduates and technicians in medicines optimisation. The post holder will show a continuing commitment to professional development in order to promote evidence-based practice and ensure that personal NMC revalidation requirements are met. General Duties Participate in local, regional or national forums/meetings/working parties. Promotes Practice Research. To promote a safety conscious culture. To contribute to the development of both the corporate nursing and pharmacy service at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust. To contribute to achieving the in year performance targets and objectives. Continue to gain elements of competence/skills/training as agreed in appraisal and own needs assessment and perform continual CPD as defined by professional body. Demonstrate commitment to IWL principles and flexible working patterns, to meet the needs of the service and staff. Tackle discrimination and harassment, and promote equality and diversity in the workplace. Reduce sickness absence; work place accidents; and promote zero tolerance on violence against staff. Take responsibility for personal development and education and the development of a Personal Development Plan.