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HR DIRECTORS' BULLETIN
24 January 2001

Issue 6

If you have any comments on the Bulletin please e-mail them to David Calderwood at david.calderwood@doh.gsi.gov.uk.

Contents:

  1. Intensity supplements for consultants - Q & As

  2. Annual appraisal for consultants - Q & As

  3. Survey of NHS childcare provisions

  4. 'Positively Diverse' - National network manager

  5. Senior finance and information secondment opportunity

  6. National contract for recruitment, advertising and publicity

 

  1. Intensity supplements for consultants - Q & As

A number of calls have been received around clarification of advance letter MD 5/00 which was issued on 24th November 2000. As a result, we have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions and their answers which you might find useful at http://www.doh.gov.uk/hrbulletin/hr6md.htm

For further information e-mail roy.pearson@doh.gsi.gov.uk

  1. Annual appraisal for consultants - Q & As

    2. Advance letter MD 6/00 was issued on 22nd December 2000. Attached are a number of questions and answers that you may wish to consider should you have any queries around application at http://www.doh.gov.uk/hrbulletin/hr6md6.htm .

    For further information e-mail roy.pearson@doh.gsi.gov.uk

  2. Survey of NHS childcare provisions

    3. As part of the NHS childcare strategy the Department of Health is conducting a scoping study to assess the level of childcare currently available at Trusts. Could you please ensure the survey at http://www.doh.gov.uk/hrbulletin/hr6child.htm is completed by Friday the 9th of February 2001 and returned to Jonathan Lyons, Room 1N35C, Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds LS2 7UE or e-mail jonathan.lyons@doh.gsi.gov.uk

    For further information e-mail tig.calvert@doh.gsi.gov.uk

  3. 'Positively Diverse' - National network manager

    4. A network manager is being recruited to support the further development and growth of the 'Positively Diverse' programme nationally. The role is full time for one year and will involve a great deal of travel. Application is by CV to include the names and addresses of two referees, one of which should be your present or most recent manager. The closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 8 February 2001.

    Further information on how to apply is at http://www.doh.gov.uk/hrbulletin/hr6apply.htm

    a person and role specification is at
    http://www.doh.gov.uk/hrbulletin/hr6role.htm

    (and further information on 'Positively Diverse' is at http://www.doh.gov.uk/hrbulletin/hr6diverse.htm

    for your information.

    For further information e-mail barbara.burford@doh.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0113 254 6269

  4. Senior finance and information secondment opportunity

    5. The new National Clinical Assessment Authority is looking for someone at around 'Deputy director of finance' level in a Trust or HA who can lead the establishment of its financial framework on approximately a 6 month secondment, starting as soon as possible.

    The NCAA will provide a rapid and objective expert assessment, via local services, of an individual doctor's performance, recommending to the HA or Trust, educational or other approaches as appropriate.

    The postholder will help set up the new Authority's finance function and will help develop the finance and accounting procedures required by any new Special Health Authority. A person who is able to set up the information and IT infrastructure would be particularly valuable at this stage in the NCAA's start-up.

    The post will involve regular travel to London and Leeds with a degree of homeworking.

    For further information e-mail paul.atkinson@doh.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0113 2545311

  5. National contract for recruitment, advertising and publicity

    Two events to launch the new contract to Trusts and Health Authorities will be taking place in the South west region at Lyngford House, Taunton on the 20 February and in the South east region at Rygate Manor Hotel, Surrey on the 23 February. A presentation will be given by Estelle Watts, Senior Buyer at NHS Purchasing and Supply Agency, on the background to the contract, what it covers, how it works and how to join. The meeting is open to all HR representatives in each region but you must confirm your attendance to Fiona Vince at fiona.vince@doh.gsi.gov.uk or telephone 0118 9808829.

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