Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Additional courses
Hobbies and Interests
References
Personal Information
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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
Sarah Seales