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HR Magazine #1 Most Influential HR Practitioner 2024 | KPMG Director Lead for Health Workforce | Prev NHS CEO & CPO | FCIPD | HPMA HR Director of the Year 2019

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3 years
My father sadly and suddenly passed away a few days before Christmas. We found this handwritten note in his belongings. Always had wise words
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So we did it! @goodchild1 ❤️👬
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Does anyone else have a partner who works in the NHS and works their contractual hours, then comes home every night and does another 3 hours writing notes or researching conditions? Asking for a friend @goodchild1
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Delighted to be joining KPMG in November as Director of Workforce - I am looking forward to continuing to work with colleagues across Health & Care on their workforce challenges, and further develop the fantastic and innovative work KPMG already do in this space.
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Just saw an interview with leader of the Labour Party where, when questioned why he was on holiday, he rightly said I have another important job - being a dad. Too many mums & dads are made to feel guilty for taking ‘family time’
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Welcome Teddy to the Devine family @goodchild1
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To help inspire & break down perceptions,I’ve been collating career/life journeys of NHS leaders -today I can start sharing them with you! My book ‘how did I get here?’ shares these stories (p.s. no one received payment, and I make no income from the book; it’s just to inspire)
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Can’t quite believe im in my final 2 days @Medway_NHS_FT thank you for the tea & cake gathering today. It was lovely to see so many colleagues come and say goodbye & share stories of the last 4.5 years together.
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So proud of @liznyawade1 being shortlisted for deputy HRD of the year @HPMAAwards - she is in great company too. Enjoy this moment Liz, you have earned this!
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Simple analogy for today. You’ve been canoeing across the sea for over a year. You can finally see the beach and you’re getting excited. You don’t Chuck the paddle in the water and hope for the best - you keep paddling until you’re safely on land. #nottoomuchtomask @NHSConfed
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A bit quiet on here this week - our baby boy was born on Monday so enjoying these special moments. Thanks to the amazing team at kpmg for for allowing guilt free time off @mallen1_nhs
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And a very fond farewell to @Medway_NHS_FT thank you to every single member of the Medway family - these were my final words. It’s been an absolute privilege being your CEO, and you are in very safe hands under the leadership of @GeorgeFindlay99
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Saturday thoughts
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So my father died suddenly one year ago today. Tomorrow is never promised - so enjoy being with family & friends this Christmas & enjoy today
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This cheeky pup has been a whirlwind in our home - but he is adorably loving too @goodchild1
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So today marks 25 years in the NHS for me. I look back with fond memories, pride and adoration for the lengths our colleagues go to care, directly & indirectly for the communities they serve! A few thank yous to those who have supported my journey so far!
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So pleased that @liznyawade1 has been appointed as CPO @sashnhs - an inspiring career journey for a talented and humble HR professional @HPMA_National
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2 years
So happy to finally catch up with this one - at Bar Devine of course @liznyawade1
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Last day tomorrow with @NHSConfed I’ve had the absolute joy of working with amazingly talented people-I’ve learnt so much from them & much about myself. Thank you to the policy & regional engagement team;to the acute network advisory group;the brilliant comms and events teams 1/2
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A thought for a Friday
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2 years
Great advice; 1.Surround yourself with people whose eyes light up when they see you coming 2.Slowly is the fastest way to get where you want to be 3.The top of one mountain is the bottom of the next. So keep climbing
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Friday shout out-let’s give a bit of praise to the brilliant NHS managers.They take a battering at times but I know they care & work bloody hard! 👉 @TerryRoberts61 @Michael_Pantlin @liznyawade1 @RoujinGhamsari @mallen1_nhs @TomSimons_NHS @BrummieHR @AmandaPritchard @HerdipBevan
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3 years
First, my good friend and @HPMA_National deputy director of the year, @liznyawade1 shares her story
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Whatever happened to all the messages about just being kind to each other? The last 3 years have caused pain for so many people - let’s just be decent to each other and respect & embrace our differences.
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When you get an out of office that shows such kindness, leadership & compassion, but yet you expected nothing less from them 😊 #AuthenticLeadership #Proud
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Happy Tuesday!
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Well done to the entire team @Medway_NHS_FT on CQC report published today - a large part of the inspection took place in my final weeks as CEO. Lots to do as ever, but a positive report showing continued improvement. A credit to the fantastic staff, volunteers and community.
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Looking forward to day 1 at @kpmguk @KPMGHealthcare on Monday! Keen to continue my long standing relationships and work with like minded HR & OD professionals on the workforce challenges. #LetsGetGoing #Workforce #NHS Get in touch to discuss
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Out of office on for a week - a pre-wedding get away, which will include making lists of things we haven’t yet done 🤪
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In my final few days @Medway_NHS_FT it was great to see the new staff gym near completion. Something staff had asked for since 2016 - I hope you get to enjoy it very soon.
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When you see your friend is a bit low so you take her to her favourite sport venue the F1 arcade and I obviously let her win @liznyawade1 @SaraTurle
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Please do not confuse media reports of lower covid cases as an immediate sign of things getting better.There are still many patients in hospitals with covid, & the NHS is still under immense pressure.Please keep doing the things that keep us all safe #nottoomuchtomask @NHSConfed
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11 months
Parental leave starts in a few days!
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Thank you Alison
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3 years
Some nice comments about outgoing Medway FT chief executive from the chair at yesterday's board meeting
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COVID-19 infections are soaring but there’s fewer hospital admissions, so what’s the problem for the NHS? Here’s a short thread on why small numbers can create big problems 1/15
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So great catching up with @LesleyDwyerCEO this week - great to have her back in the NHS. Too busy catching up we forgot to take a pic, so here’s one from the old days :)
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2 years
Buying a new front door. Good conversation;style agreed;price agreed;timescale agreed & nice comments about our new home. He says,’so it’s Mr & Mrs……’ I say ‘Mr & Mr Devine’. He hurriedly finishes taking details & we never hear from him again despite my calls/email. So sad.
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In a world that can be cruel at times, hearing 2 friends receive fantastic news this week about things they only ever dreamed about has made me feel so happy and believe that we must enjoy the special moments more
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I think @ShaunLintern hits the spot here. Let’s not normalise talking about numbers as if they are not people.
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Sadly the cancellations today at @uhbtrust include liver transplant patients. Can't imagine how devastating that must be to get that call.
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Where is workforce in the list of SoS immediate priorities? I sound like a broken record I’m sure, but I think we are either understating, or ignoring the obvious workforce challenges over the coming months, and years.
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I think the message is fairly simple. If we want to get back to normality, without any current or future restrictions, we have got to protect our NHS over the winter, and protect each other. #Vaccine #Nottoomuchtomask #HandsFaceSpace @NHSConfed
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Referee Anthony Taylor took just seconds to react to Christian Eriksen's fall and called the medical team on instantly. One of the many heroes on the pitch tonight 👏 #EURO2020
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Happy Tuesday!
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Happy #IWD2022 and huge respect and appreciation for just some of the incredible female leaders who inspire and/or have supported me & many others @liznyawade1 @CherylLeeAssoc @CarolineGoyder @jodiesinclairBB @chezzy319 @Tanyamcarter @LaylaMcCay @nellymcginty @R2302Jane
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3 years
1/2 Lots of discussion about the merit of #InternationalHRDay - I know countless HR colleagues who care passionately about what they do, how they support safe & effective care of our patients, and our colleagues. They are a credit to the profession and deserve the recognition!
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Sat in a bar in soho with @liznyawade1 & others, and this rainbow appears. #LoveIsLove
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Something to brighten your Wednesday. Our very cute, but incredibly mischievous king of our house! @goodchild1
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First week almost over @KPMGHealthcare @KPMG - a great, kind but exciting welcome! Looking forward to supporting health & care colleagues with the workforce challenges ahead! @kpmguk #innovation #nhs #Workforce @CIPD @HPMA_National
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It’s #NationalApprenticeshipWeek I started in the #nhs as an apprentice with @JeffreyMichelle back in 1996! #TimeFlies . Many memories, happy times and lessons along the way
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Amazing sunrise this morning - happy Thursday
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For a Friday
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The need to think more creatively & strategically on workforce planning is now. Turnover is only better due to the pandemic and people not moving and vacancies (published by NHS digital) show a worsening position, particularly in nursing in acute & MH.
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10 weeks in at @NHSConfed & grateful for for the support! New acute network set up ✅ advisory group launched ✅ new web page ✅ blogs ✅ webinars ✅ round table events ✅ member views represented with positive outcomes ✅ collab working with other Confed networks✅ #GreatCulture
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Great seeing @liznyawade1 surprised face when friends gathered @SaraTurle - but equally lovely was the random stranger who congratulated Liz, told her she looked like a kind person, and how she loved seeing the look on her face as she opened gifts #BeKind
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@LucyStn We used to have a ‘cup of coffee’ conversation to provide feedback either directly or via someone else. You’re not unprofessional - it’s unprofessional (and wrong) to think it’s okay to be rude & condescending to colleagues.
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Thank you so much for the positive feedback about my book of fifteen career/life journeys - it’s the inspiring stories and vulnerability of the amazing leaders that make it so special - plus the advice to their 16 year old self - I enjoyed reading those!
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Coaching/mentoring lots this week. Why do we believe that by a certain age, we should have achieved certain things, or compare ourselves to others and then feel inferior. One thing they was said to me years ago - ‘be where you are, not where you think you should be’
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‘Integrated care systems will only with with an integrated workforce’ says Dean Royles @NHS_Dean at this years @HPMA_National conference
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Simple, but very true
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New nursing workforce standards announced a must read for chief nurses and chief people officers @HPMA_National @CNOEngland
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Why do people set up anon Twitter accounts just to send nasty messages to people? Then delete them? I really love the benefits of social media, but nothing makes you want to delete your own account than when someone messages you a barrage of nasty messages for no reason #bekind
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What a year for HR & OD ! Tonight’s it’s the @HPMAAwards ! I’ve had the honour of winning a team award with @_ali_mohammed and an individual, and they have been highlights of my career. Good luck to everyone, you are amazing! Be proud!
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Grounds for divorce? Asking for a friend….
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Congratulations to @AKPritchard2 on her appointment to CEO. On behalf of us all at @NHSConfed , huge congrats, and we look forward to working with you. Amanda is a hugely credible, compassionate and authentic leader.
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As a previous NHS CEO and HR Director, I can genuinely say transactional HR automation is a game changer and must be a priority for most health & care organisations,including ICS’. We are showing significant improvements and in year return on investment. Get in touch to hear more
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All the way to Dubai and who do I bump into but the one and only @RoujinGhamsari @HPMA_National @CIPD
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Love this
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Calling HR&OD colleagues! 👀🚑🚨 Relating to workforce, who inspires you on social media and why? @HPMA_National @PeopleMgt @hrmagazine @CIPD
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One year at KPMG today !
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Friday thought
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Wednesday
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We will continue to represent the views of NHS leaders on mandatory face masks in healthcare settings.We cannot forget that covid is still here,and hospital acquired infections can have devastating consequences for patients and a community.Let’s do the things that have helped us
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It’s #InternationalWomensDay2023 later this week. So a shout out to women who inspire me, have supported my career, and who are just brilliant people @CherylLeeAssoc @liznyawade1 @KerryEldridge1 @BrummieHR @RoujinGhamsari @LaylaMcCay @CarolineGoyder @glynisalexander @beccyfen
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Todays mood - I think I can’t believe it’s 2 months since our little boy arrived in the world. Then I look at the bags under my eyes and realise it’s certainly been 2 months ….
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Birthday this week, and asked for ID. They said it was the mask but…. #ForeverYoung
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Today, the amazing Justine Wood goes on maternity leave! She has been by my side as CEO from day 1. Everyone thought we were crazy in 2018 when we agreed she would work full time, but only 1 day in the office - but it worked, quite simply because she is amazing @Medway_NHS_FT
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Hello! I hope you have a great Christmas! Thank you for sharing great content, for interacting with my posts, for your messages of support in high & low times - and to those special people, for always listening with fascination (my favourite ever piece of advice @WestM61
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Couldn’t agree more Michael. I’ve spoken to a number of HR professionals this week - compassion, empathy, integrity and commitment are words that come to mind - plus a genuine drive to keep improving the employee experience; valued staff = safe care
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To everyone working in HR in the NHS at the moment I know how hard it is right now. Thank you for everything you are doing quietly and professionally to keep services safe & support staff. @HPMA_National @NHSE_Danny @NHS_Dean @JamesDevineNHS @NavinaEvans @markbritnell
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I don’t think it goes away! How much of the elements that make up imposter syndrome derive from our childhood or past experiences?
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Lord Amraze Khan 🌈 (He/Him) Chartered MCIPD
2 years
I’ve suffered from #ImposterSyndrome so many times. I think many people have. But how can you shift your mindset? #YouGotThis #Believe #Achieve #SelfConfidence
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Happy AHP Day! I’m married to one and see everyday his commitment, empathy, resilience, dedication and constant desire to learn more to improve care for patients - proud of you @goodchild1 and my brother in law too! @OJGoodchid
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Great speaking to @YourEDIDude about LGBT leadership, looking back and reflecting on the people that have inspired and supported me over the years @TerryRoberts61 @liznyawade1 @CherylLeeAssoc @LaylaMcCay @BrummieHR - ‘if you can see us you can be us’ 🌈 @NHSLGBT @NHSC_LGBTQ l
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Lord Amraze Khan 🌈 (He/Him) Chartered MCIPD
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During #LGBTHM22 have a listen to my next podcast. I spoke to @JamesDevineNHS a former @NHSuk CEO, where he reflected on his career & discussed key insights about LGBT #leaders . James is a real #inspiration & someone I look up to. @KPMG Listen here,
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