Synapse May 12.indd - Health Service Journal

60SECOND INTERVIEWMoney raised from the lotteryhas purchased two specialistchairs for our elderly patientsSince the lottery started there have been over 250winners who have won more than £2,500 in cash andmany other great prizes.Faye Bradley is a divisional human resourcesmanager.How long have you been in the Trust?I have been in the Trust since December 2008 but I’ve been inhuman resources (HR) in the NHS since 1993.What does your job involve?The main aspect of my role involves providing HR adviceand support to managers within the corporate division ona variety of topics such as management of organisationalchange, workforce planning, managing conduct andcapability, recruitment, health and wellbeing, interpretation ofemployment law and HR policies and procedures.I also get involved in supporting employees and managersthrough difficult situations. Last year I decided to train to be acoach to improve the support I can provide to individuals.I’m also part of the corporate divisional management teams,supporting them in workforce redesign/restructures, analysisof job roles and skill mix, reducing sickness absence, improvingthe appraisals we undertake and identifying any other potentialareas for improvement.What’s an average day like?Every day is different. You never know what issues, problemsor challenges you may face during the day or what path thismay take you down. This certainly does keep you on your toesand makes the job very interesting!What is the best thing about your job?I enjoy the variety that this role brings, but I do particularlylove the energy that a new initiative or idea brings and theplanning involved.I also enjoy researching into employment law.Which of the Trust’s CAREvalues mean the most toyou?‘Equality’ - I believe that everyone needsto be given a fair opportunity. We are alldifferent and from diverse backgrounds,and we can all provide a unique and valuable contribution.Lottery member Dawn Alger who recently won a night out andovernight stay for two at Derby’s new Genting Casino said:“This is the third time I’ve won and each time has been afantastic prize ... I can’t believe my luck!!!”Sign up now to be in with a chanceof winning our Summer star prize of£500 on 19 July 2012other prizes coming up include family tickets to AltonTowers, a meal for four and overnight stay at theRiverlights Hotel, tickets and lunch for two at UttoxeterRacecourse, afternoon tea and spa treat for two, cashprizes and QUAD tickets.For just £2 per week you’ll have thechance to win some great prizesand help Derby Hospitals Charity.It’s really easy to join – just complete the lotteryregistration form on the Derby Hospitals Charitysection on FLO or contact Kerry Brady on01332 786445.Hospital volunteerscelebrate 1,135 yearsof dedicated serviceOur dedicated volunteers recently held their VolunteeringLong Service Awards and celebrated an amazingachievement of more than 1,135 years of service betweenthem.Volunteers were recognised for five, 10, 15, 20, 30 and 40 yearsservice. The event also included chaplaincy and the Leagues ofFriends for the Royal Derby Hospital, London Road CommunityHospital (LRCH) and the Children’s Hospital.Special recognition was paid to Susan Rowlinson, chair of LRCHLeague of Friends, who retired in April after 41 years of service.All members of the voluntary services department wished her ahappy retirement and thanked her for her dedication.13