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Practicus are partnering with an NHS organisation in the South East that are urgently seeking a Head of Nursing for their Surgery Division. PURPOSE - You will use your skills as a seasoned Head of Nursing to provide visible leadership to a fully engaged team across their Surgery Division. THE DIFFERENCE is that you will build on the good work that has already been delivered and ensure they have excellent nurse leadership and coaching across their divisions. THE ROLE IS BOTH INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING because you will be working across multiple services to ensure they are safe and effective, deploying Quality Improvement strategies, coaching and developing their teams, leading by example, ensuring all are engaged to deliver the best service possible. You will contribute to the journey this Trust is on to improve the health outcomes of its local community. TO DELIVER THIS we require an experienced Head of Nursing from an Acute Background with a collaborative leadership style with the ability to mentor, coach and engage the teams to deliver better services. Experience with Surgery services would be desirable but we would also consider strong leaders from other Acute Services. WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you. EXPERIENCE: Proven experience gained within the NHS at a Head of Nursing level and above A strong resilient nurse leader, who knows what good looks like and leads by example. Ability to engage and influence with both clinical and operational staff in a collaborative way Experience working within an Acute Trust Knowledge of Surgery Services is preferred but not essential A passion for the patient experience and journey Ability to report back performance to the leadership team BAND: NHS Band 8c RATE: £44.95 per hour LENGTH: 9 months START: October 2023 PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO ANDREW PANOS VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS. Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation that are urgently seeking an Associate Director Nursing for their Medicines division. PURPOSE - You will use your skills as a seasoned ADoN to provide visible leadership to a fully engaged team across their Medicine Divisions. THE DIFFERENCE is that you will build on the good work that has already been delivered and ensure they have safe and effective services across these divisions. THE ROLE IS BOTH INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING because you will be working across multiple services to ensure they are safe and effective, deploying Quality Improvement strategies and ensuring the teams are engaged to deliver the best service possible. You will contribute to the journey this Trust is on to improve the health outcomes of its local community. TO DELIVER THIS we require an experienced Associate Director of Nursing from an Acute Background with a collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage the teams to deliver better services. Experience with Medicine services would be desirable but not essential. WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you. EXPERIENCE: Proven experience gained within the NHS at a Head of Nursing level and above Ability to engage and influence with both clinical and operational staff in a collaborative way Experience working within an Acute Trust Knowledge of Medicine Services preferred but not essential A passion for the patient experience and journey Ability to report back performance to the leadership team BAND: NHS Band 8d - 4 Days on-site / 1 Day Remote LENGTH: 3 - 6 months START: December 2022 Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

The CPO is a key member of the Executive Team and Trust Board. They have individual and corporate responsibility for delivery of the Trust vision, strategy, and corporate objectives. They are fully accountable for the design, implementation, and evaluation of the Trust's People Strategy, ensuring close alignment to the NHS People Plan, People Promise and NHS HR OD Futures Programme. The CPO has responsibility for: Recruitment and retention HR Business Services (including employee relations and medical HR) People Digital systems & services Workforce planning Colleague experience and engagement Education, learning & development Leadership development Organisational development and culture Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (workforce) Colleague well-being The CPO will be a key member of the regional HR Directors network, progressing key shared professional activities that support the Provider Federation Board and Integrated Care System priorities. Essential qualifications: MA HR Management/Associated subject MCIPD The interim will deliver the Trust vision, strategy and corporate objectives with the support of an experienced and passionate HR and OD team. Being highly visible with an individual leadership style, the ability to quickly build credibility and followship and slip seamlessly into the Exec team. It would also suit a Deputy looking to take their next step. This role needs a person who is able to demonstrate strong personal values of integrity and compassion with a proven ability to convert vision into reality. If you have a proven ability to convert vision into reality, with outcomes embedded long term this is the place for you. If you're interested in finding out more, please contact me on: . Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation that are urgently seeking a Head of Community Services. PURPOSE - You will use your experience as a senior service manager to provide and lead a portfolio of adult community services implementing strategies and key initiatives to deliver integrated community based provision outside of hospital. THE DIFFERENCE is that you will play a key role in delivering Trust's transformation and improvement plan for community services by making best practices changes and continuous clinical improvements for best outcomes for patients and their families. THE ROLE IS BOTH INTERESTING AND CHALLENGING because you will be working with a new model to identify patients most likely to be at risk of hospital admission to remain as close to home as possible and to work with others to reduce avoidable hospital admissions. TO DELIVER THIS we require an experienced community services senior leader with knowledge of current adult and older people's healthcare policy and understanding of the demands of delivering health care in ethnically diverse communities. WHY WORK WITH PRACTICUS? We've been supporting the NHS with the provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by the successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you. EXPERIENCE: Proven experience gained within the NHS at a senior management role with community or therapies background Ability to plan, organise and deliver services including the management of staff and budgets. Ability to champion strong collaboration across community service pathways and ensure the engagement of other services to maintain patient activity and flow Experience of leading and supporting teams to initiate and implement organisational change Experience of managing and maintaining effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders and able to build alliances and networks. A proactive professional who has responsive approach to work and a team player BAND: NHS Band 8c LENGTH: 3 months START: Dec 2022 /Jan 2023 Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

My client is an independent healthcare provider specialising in the provision of wide-ranging healthcare and consultancy services throughout the UK. They have a great opportunity for a manager used to working in a GP Practice and environment. You will be responsible for the commercial, operational and people aspects of running a busy service. You will also take on specific responsibilities around improvement the delivery of an improvement plan following an CQC inspection. My client is looking for someone with extensive experience of working in a practice who is a visible and positive presence to those around them. The assignment will run for 3 to 6 months and requires an immediate start. I have an assignment rate of between £300 and £350 per day inside IR35. If you have the required skills please contact Andrew Vaux on Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

My client is an independent healthcare provider specialising in the provision of wide-ranging health and social care services throughout the They have an opportunity for an experienced interim Home/Service Manager who ideally has experience in managing specialist services such as ABI, although other similar backgrounds will be considered. My client is also ideally looking for someone who is a nurse by background and an active PIN would be preferred. The assignment's initial duration is 3 months and it is essential that the candidate has experience in leading and motivating a team through a time of change. The required changes include culture, but also include changes to the way the service is run - changes for the better. The successful candidate will be a good communicator, motivator and be a visible on the floor presence. Although improvements are needed and process is of course important, there is a need here for someone who can lift and galvanize the team. The assignment will run for a minimum of 3 months and requires an immediate start. I have an assignment rate of £400pd inside IR35 and reasonable expenses may be available if required. If you have the requisite skills, please contact Andrew Vaux - Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

I'm working with an NHS Acute provider in the West Midlands who are seeking an experienced Operational Service Manager to ensure operational performance grip is maintained on their surgery directrorate over Winter. A secondment has created this great opportunity to join the trust for 3 to 4 months, commencing in either early December or early January. This role will provide operational leadership across their elective and Non-elective surgical services to ensure that their current RTT position is maintained or improved upon. They are in a great place when it comes to RTT and are also undertaking a Theatres productivity initiative which considers the culture around delivering sustainable improvement. Essential experience: Significant NHS Surgical operational leadership experience Credibility of a proven track record around PTL and waiting list management. Expertise across Theatres productivity would be advantageous too! Predominantly working on site in the Midlands there is some flexibility for remote working 1 day in 5. If you're looking for an immediate start or a new role for the new year please get in touch today for a confidential conversation. Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

Reporting to the Director you, and the team you work with will be of critically important at delivering the transformation plan, engaging system partners to act and leading the safe delivery of winter. This will enable the improvement in discharge, reduction in ambulance holds and support admission avoidance initiatives. Operating at a Band 9 level, you will work alongside executives from across the whole system. You will - Be remote based with some travel required to the South Coast of England Receive excellent equivalent daily rate of £550 per day, Inside IR35. Have a 5-month contract starting ideally December / Early January 2022 This opportunity is about making a real difference to the system ensuring a safe and effective Winter is delivered. You will have a real purpose here, and you will engage and work with system partners and NHSE/I, bringing oversight, direction and clarity you can make fundamental system changes. As a system they have a 14-point UEC transformation plan, that has already started to make headway but requires a strong leader who is resilient, hard working and passionate to take it to the next phase. Coordinating and chairing various system meetings daily, as well as leading a team of programme leads to mobilise and deliver. This will enable successful delivery of this programme. This role can and will make a real difference to patients and staff working in this system. Effective management, skilled leadership, and a structured approach will result in improved care. This is a challenged system that is already stretched. Currently under the microscope of NHSE/I, they need to build resilience, deliver the defined 14-point UEC transformation plan, and build some capacity into the system. With short listing taking place no later than Monday 13th December and interview slots in the diary for that week, I would love to hear from you as these are urgent roles that need to be filled ASAP. Please call me on and send a copy of your CV to About Practicus We have been supporting the NHS with provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you. Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

My client has a unique and exciting opportunity for an EUW Separation Project Manager. The PM will be responsible for the delivery of a programme of work that will enable the separation of end user workspace technology following the organisation's sale to a PE investor. The project manager will enable a smooth and on time exit from the Transitional Services Agreement (TSA) in place, on budget and with minimal disruption to the operational business in the UK. You will be responsible for the development and delivery of the workstream's projects including migration and risk mitigation around this. The PM will also be responsible for the planning and delivery off any new technology and services and move them into a BAU state. My client is looking for a PM who has worked on similar corporate 'at scale' end user computing (EUC) separation projects or projects that have involved substantial migrations ideally of Office 365, Active Directory, device management solutions, Citrix etc for reasons other than separation. The PM will need a good knowledge of project management methods including Prince2 and MSP as well a good knowledge of programme planning and monitoring techniques. This really is a unique opportunity to be involved in a complex separation programme, the likes of which do not often present themselves. This role will suit someone well organised who is a good problem solver, able to preempt and solve problems before they arise. My client requires a start in mid-December and the assignment will run for 12 months. I have a daily rate of £600 to £630pd inside IR35. If you have worked on similar projects before, and you are looking for your next challenge, get in touch with Andrew Vaux - Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

My client is a leading national independent provider of social care services, who as part of a wider digital transformation, require an experienced Data Architect to work on the delivery of a specific project. This is a pivotal time for my client and this project is exceptionally important to them. They are looking to improve data in a specific system that will help them improve the flow of data from their Time and Attendance system and payroll process. There are a number of wider organisational interdependencies on this project, so organisation and vision are required. My client requires a data professional who is used to working with teams that are not aware of the importance of data projects and the efficiencies and improvements improved data architecture can bring to an organisation. There is no need for prior experience in health and social care, although some knowledge would be welcome. The Data Architect will help inform and develop the organisation's data governance strategy and implement processes to assure data is maintained to a high standard. They also require someone who can innovate and exploit data for business opportunities to ensure more efficient and effective performance. They also need someone adept at data modelling, who can produce data models and understand where to use different types of data models. My client requires a January 4th start and they are offering a day rate circa £500 a day, outside IR35 and the project will run for 12+ months. The role is primarily home based. Please contact Andrew Vaux on or . Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. To View our Privacy and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies, please visit the Practicus

I have an urgent need for at least three band 8d level Management Accountants / Finance Business Partners.. You will have excellent financial acumen, a true trouble shooter who will ensure financial controls and associated governance is in place to support a range of organisations reacting to the most recent challenges and the urgent drive to deliver CV19 vaccines to patients across the country. With a massive amount to be done and critical deadlines to meet these are urgent posts with interviews as soon as Friday 3rd but no later than December 10th. You will need to quickly deliver with real focus and purpose so an NHS background (Provider / Commissioner) in a similar role is absolutely essential for these roles. Your work with will be of critical importance to enable the response to the fresh challenges to get delivered quickly but with the correct financial control and management systems in place Full Time role - Fully remote working Initial contract until the end of March but could be longer Immediate start and interviews over the next week Excellent hourly rate of £46.00 - £54.70 per day plus VAT dependant on experience. Inside IR35 You will not be afraid of hard work - there is a lot to be done and the pace is often intense - but you will be able to make a real difference to this national programme and support the NHS at a critical time delivering with real purpose and having a tangible impact. We have requirements with a number of NHS organisations and Acute trusts across the country who have reached out for immediate support following the recent announcements and to impact of the latest CV19 variant. You will need excellent communication skills as well as the ability to quickly take control, understand and evaluate often complex financial management data to enable accurate and informed decisions to be made. These posts will make a real impact and difference to the way the whole country is able to respond, once again to fresh pressures on resources - you will help save lives. If you are looking for a different type of challenge where you can use all your varied skills related to financial management and at the same time truly grow your portfolio of experience then these could be the roles for you. My clients are all stretched and need immediate support with the onus on quickly ramping up the ability to deliver the CV19 booster programme. With short listing taking place no later than Monday December 6th and interview slots in the diary for next week, I would love to hear from you as these are urgent roles that need to be filled ASAP. Please call me on and send a copy of your CV to About Practicus We have been supporting the NHS with provision of senior interim's since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you. Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Click here to view our Privacy Policy Click here to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

NHS Project Manager - Mental Health / CAMHS Services Practicus are partnering with a London based NHS organisation who are urgently seeking a Project Manager for their CAMHS Improvement Programme Purpose - You will use your skills as a seasoned Project Manager to manage targeted improvement plans for their CAMHS services. The Difference in this role is that you will lead and take ownership of specific CAMHS improvement work, from the initial scoping, capturing, and agreeing key actions across their divisions, tracking, and seeing progress through to fruition. This is an opportunity to use your experience to deliver improvements that would have a large impact on the care patients receive, helping them get the best treatment at the right time. The role is both interesting and challenging because you will work with a diverse set of stakeholders both internally and externally to deliver a plan that will improve both performance for the Trust and significant improvements to the children's services their patients use. You will see the projects through from conception to completion and have the support from a great team to help you deliver them. To deliver this we require an experienced Project Manager who has worked within the NHS. Mental health or CAMHS experience would be great but we would also consider experienced Project Managers from other parts of the NHS. Why work with Practicus? We've been supporting the NHS with provision of senior interims since 2004. We care about what we do as much as you care about what you do. If you feel you could help my client and the many people whose lives would be improved and enriched by successful delivery of this portfolio, then I'd absolutely love to hear from you. Experience: * Project Management experience with knowledge of methodologies such as Prince 2 * Worked within the NHS ideally with some knowledge of Mental health services * Excellent people skills with the ability to communicate at all levels * Highly organised and able to plan, track and report back high-level project information * Passionate about your work and can inspire others. RATE: £35.90 per hour, 95% Remote based LENGTH: 6 months initially START: December 2021 PLEASE SEND YOUR CV ASAP TO ANDREW PANOS VIA THE APPLY NOW BUTTON, THANKS. Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Click here to view our Privacy Policy Click here to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

My client is a leading UK health provider with an established reputation for quality and innovation. Following an acquisition, they require a PMO Analyst to support the programme manager in developing the business integration workstreams. My client requires someone able to hold workstream leads to account and who knows what to look out for in a business integration programme that will cover areas like operations, people, procurement, facilities, IT and maintenance. My client is looking for an experienced PMO Analyst, someone who has worked on similar business integration programmes before, a background in healthcare is not required. You will be a self-starter, have an eye for detail and be very well organised. This is a business integration programme, although IT systems do need to be integrated, experience beyond systems integration is needed. My client requires a December start and they are offering a day rate of £400 to £475 a day, outside IR35 and the duration of the assignment is 12 months. Please contact Andrew Vaux on or . Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Click here to view our Privacy Policy Click here to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

My client is a leading UK health provider with an established reputation for quality and innovation. They require a Senior Project Manager to help them develop and deliver an integration plan for the implementation of a multi-site clinical management system. My client requires someone able to develop a plan which will be comprised of multiple workstreams, to be rolled in a phased delivery using Waterfall methodology. The project manager will then ensure the delivery of the implementation and subsequent development stages. My client is looking for some who has worked on similar projects before, so a background in healthcare and the delivery of clinical systems (at scale) is required. My client's preference would be for someone with experience of EPR systems, although similar systems may be considered. You will be a self-starter, able to work independently, who is well versed in project and programme management best practice. My client requires a December start and they are offering a day rate of £500 to £575 a day, outside IR35 and the project will run for 12+ months. Please contact Andrew Vaux on or . Practicus Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Click here to view our Privacy Policy Click here to view our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy