Heartbeat: Restructure re-connects HR to our workplace
December 16, 2019
The last few months has seen a flurry of activity within HR as the team has expanded and colleagues move around to better manage their support to the organisation.
Frieza Mahmood, Deputy Director of Organisation Development joined our workplace just over six months ago; we caught up with her to find out more.
“A real focus has been placed on how the HR team can support the organisation more effectively and efficiently,” said Frieza. “Our restructure has been about establishing what support is required by colleagues on the ground and how we can best meet their expectations.
“It’s important that there are processes in place to help and support managers and colleagues so they can call on us for sound professional advice. It’s crucial that our HR advisors have a good understanding of the demands in the areas they support.”
The HR department have increased their numbers across operational HR, recruitment and Trust Bank. Some of the more significant changes have occurred in the provision of support for areas like diversity and inclusion, wellbeing and retention.
Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) roles are now re-focussed to include:
- Diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing
- Retention
- HR management
Frieza continued: “The entire team has been re-configured based on people’s strengths. It is crucial for HR colleagues to work directly with teams within their own environment and develop strong relationships. If you’d like any extra support please do contact us.”
Do you need support from the HR team?
You can contact your HRBP as below.
Del Radway del.radway@nhs.net
– People and Organisation Development
– Medical Director’s Office
Special Projects: Policy Co-ordination; Resourcing Strategy; Management of teams
– inc case work investigations unit, Trust Bank, recruitment, operational HR managers and Sandwell Day Nursery
Nick Bellis nick.bellis@nhs.net
– Imaging – Finance Special Projects: Inclusion
Stephanie Cowin stephanie.cowin@nhs.net
– Women and Child Health – Strategy and Governance – Primary Care Communities and Therapies cover
Frances Jackson francesjackson@nhs.net
– Corporate Nursing – Operations Special Projects: Retention
Sarah Towe sarah.towe@nhs.net
– Estates and Midland Metropolitan Hospital Project. Special Projects: Wellbeing
Julia Crannage julia.crannage@nhs.net
– Primary Care Communities and Therapies
Leeanne Owens leeanne.owen1@nhs.net
– Surgical Services
Akvinder Sandhu akvinder.sandhu1@nhs.net
– Medicine
Philip Andrew philipandrew@nhs.net
– Medical Workforce