Sarah Seales
South Shields,Tyne & Wear
Summary
Dynamic and efficient professional with a strong foundation in verbal communication, presentation skills, and problem-solving. Demonstrates enthusiasm for improvements and creativity while excelling in both independent work and as a team player. Committed to supporting others with trustworthiness and responsibility, ensuring effective action planning, deadline management, and prioritisation.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Education Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
North Shields, North Tyneside
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Developed medical student training timetables in collaboration with Consultant Leads.
- Coordinated and conducted efficient student inductions.
- Recruited medical tutors and ensured proper training equipment setup.
- Organised training rooms and negotiated usage across multiple sites.
- Provided resources and developed teaching plans to support teaching fellows.
- Recruited academic mentors and tutors to enhance student support initiatives.
- Facilitated de-briefs for course leads and tutors, promoting quality improvement.
- Processed induction paperwork while monitoring completion of mandatory training.
Return to Practice Programme Manager (Secondment)
NHS England
Newcastle, Tyne and Wear
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Fostered relationships with NHS Trusts across Northeast and Yorkshire through regular meetings.
- Informed trusts about University RtP programmes, available funding, and placement support for returners.
- Educated trusts on university routes and Test of Competence pathways for returning to practice.
- Promoted international nurse recruitment OSCE preparation programmes to assist returners.
- Identified local placements for returners within the region.
- Maintained contact with universities offering RtP courses, compiling data on returners and pass rates.
- Reported statistics on returners re-entering the register to National Nursing & Midwifery Team.
- Supported initiatives aimed at achieving 50K nursing target in the UK.
Education Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
, North Tyneside
08.2015 - 12.2022
- As current job
HR Team Lead
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
, North Tyneside
09.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed a team of 16 HR Assistants and 2 HR Administrators to optimise operational efficiency.
- Conducted 1:1 meetings with staff
- Arranged comprehensive training plans for new hires.
- Delivered recruitment and selection training to managers for enhanced hiring processes.
- Inducted new staff members, ensuring smooth transitions into roles.
- Liaised with managers and chief executive for timely approval of vacancy review forms.
- Processed job vacancy review forms, advising managers on completion procedures.
- Allocated workload effectively among HR Assistants and Administrators for balanced task distribution.
- Audited staff work to maintain quality standards and compliance.
HR Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
05.2012 - 09.2014
- Processed Trust recruitment, including advertisements, employment offers, contracts, and pre-employment checks.
- Executed DBS checks and updated employee data within Trust’s staff system.
- Revised processes and procedures to enhance workplace efficiency and trained new staff.
- Collaborated with HR records team on job description changes and psychometric testing for interviews.
HR Administrator
City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Trust
Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
10.2009 - 05.2012
- Managed all contractual changes for employees across three directorates: family care, estates and facilities, general internal medicine.
- Issued employment contracts and variations, calculating maternity and paternity leave.
- Authorised agreed contractual changes in collaboration with managers and directorate leads.
- Processed employment terminations and retirements efficiently.
- Applied for staff work permits from UK Border Agency.
- Recruited locum doctors and produced honorary contracts for external NHS staff.
- Advertised positions on NHS jobs, organised interviews, and conducted exit interviews.
- Held monthly meetings with Director of HR to approve job advertisements.
Admin Assistant in HR Department
South Tyneside Council
South Shields, South Tyneside
02.2009 - 08.2010
- Updated sickness records for Children and Young Peoples staff, generating monthly reports.
- Audited employees’ employment records to ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.
- Enhanced spreadsheets by adding missing information and contacting employees for further details.
Education
BA/BSc (Hons) - Human Resource Management with Psychology
University of Sunderland
09.2003 - 07.2008
A - Levels - English Language, Psychology
South Tyneside College
09.2001 - 07.2003
Subject GCSE - Various
Harton Comprehensive School
09.1996 - 07.2001
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Presentation skills
- Commitment to improvement
- Efficiency and responsibility
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Able to work independently and part of a team
- Trustworthiness and integrity
- Problem solving
- Action planning
- Deadline management
- Prioritisation strategies
- Creative thinking
- Motivated
Additional courses
AgilePM Agile Project Management Foundation Level - Obtained 2024
Hobbies and Interests
My hobbies cover a wide range of things like going to personal training classes, walking in the lake district and doing fun things with my family. I am interested in broadening my skills wherever possible and meeting new people.
References
- Bethany Webster, Education Coordinator, Wansbeck General Hospital, Woodhorn Lane, Ashington, NE63 9JJ, 0191 293 4022, bethany.webster@nhct.nhs.uk
- Michael Wilson, Senior Careers Manager, NHS England, Stella House, Goldcrest Way, Newburn Riverside, NE15 8NY, Michael.wilson38@nhs.net
Personal Information
- Date of birth: 06/04/1985
- Gender: Female
- Nationality: British
Timeline
Education Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
11.2023 - 07.2025
Return to Practice Programme Manager (Secondment)
NHS England
01.2023 - 10.2023
Education Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
08.2015 - 12.2022
HR Team Lead
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
09.2014 - 08.2015
HR Assistant
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust
05.2012 - 09.2014
HR Administrator
City Hospitals Sunderland NHS Trust
10.2009 - 05.2012
Admin Assistant in HR Department
South Tyneside Council
02.2009 - 08.2010
BA/BSc (Hons) - Human Resource Management with Psychology
University of Sunderland
09.2003 - 07.2008
A - Levels - English Language, Psychology
South Tyneside College
09.2001 - 07.2003
Subject GCSE - Various
Harton Comprehensive School
09.1996 - 07.2001
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