HR Consultancy
Services
The pressures on HR teams within
organisations have never been greater.
In order to help your organisation meet the
challenges of an ever-changing healthcare
landscape, your HR function needs to be
flexible and responsive.
Helping to meet
your HR needs
Often these demands will emerge as one, or a number of, one-off projects or support needs: a major investigation; a structural review; reviews of policies and procedures; reviews of pay and terms and conditions of service; design and delivery of training; provision of dedicated HR expertise for a short period. The financial pressures to reduce the cost of support functions such as HR will mean it is often more cost effective to package these projects as consultancy exercises; that way you can procure the skills you want when you want them at a fixed price.
“A quality provider of HR consultancy services”
We can help you by undertaking specific projects as one-off assignments. You don’t need to be an existing Capsticks client to commission these services.
We offer a suitably qualified team of experienced HR consultants who can offer:
Independent investigations into disciplinary, grievance or associated matters including doctors and directors.
Best practice guidance on policy framework, TUPE transfers etc.
Leading edge HR practice reviews of pay and terms and conditions within or outside national conditions to meet local needs.
Recruitment and workforce planning.
Major restructuring exercises in clinical or non-clinical / front-line service reorganisations; this can include reviews of HR activities and functions. Independent and senior presence on disciplinary or appeals panels.
Design and support for diversity programmes and initiatives – management, HR and best practice.
Design and delivery of training programmes. Provision of dedicated HR
expertise on a locum basis for a period of time.
What we can offer
The benefits
Either the in-house HR team, or your managers, are freed up to concentrate on delivery of core services.
We can provide independent, impartial and arms length expertise which is often preferable to ensure objectivity for the issue in question. We can share best practice
advice gained from our expertise with a range of healthcare, public and not for profit bodies.
If the assignment is complex and has a legal component we will seek legal advice from one of the firm’s 30 employment lawyers and build this advice into our work at no extra cost. If for some reason we cannot
resource the project ourselves, we can recommend the services of one of our trusted partners who have a track record of delivery of quality assignments in these areas.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work?
Yes. We have a track record of delivery in this field and we often receive repeat instructions in these areas of work. Our clients include Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust; North West London Hospitals NHS Trust; Sussex Community NHS Trust; the London Orthopaedic Clinic; Ashford & St Peters NHS Trust and the National Commissioning Board.
What if my problem requires senior
level input?
We can offer advice and input up to and including HR director level we have extensive experience in managing issues for directors, doctors and other senior staff.
HR consultants are very expensive
aren’t they?
Some are but our charges are modest - please call us for a quote.
Do you have the capacity to meet my needs?
Usually, yes. We have a team of 20 experienced HR specialists who can deliver these services and we aim to provide a fast and timely response, and access to a wider pool of associates on a national basis.
Why Capsticks?
We have a reputation for quality based on an in-depth knowledge of the public sector and not for profit organisations. Both our legal and HR expertise provide a range of experience and skills that can meet most consultancy needs. We offer premium quality services but not at premium rates.
Don’t take our word for it
What is it really like to work with us? The best people to ask are our clients:
“We used Capsticks HR Consultancy Services to undertake a major staffing investigation in Spring 2011. It was a very complex piece of work involving a large number of staff across a number of locations. It was completed in a highly professional and sensitive manner, to time and budget, and we would happily consider using the service again as a quality provider of HR Consultancy Services”
Jenny Harding, HR Manager, Sussex Community NHS Trust
“Capsticks HRA has provided excellent support to the NHS Commissioning Board during the set up of our organisation. They have enabled us to manage the transfer and recruitment of staff to populate our new organisation structure. Capsticks HRA’s input has been invaluable - they have been an excellent partner to work with and have provided significant support during a challenging organisational change process.”
Tom Easterling, National Commissioning Board
Our partnership with NHS Employers
Now in its fifth year of operation, Capsticks HRA has established a track record of delivery with a wide range of NHS organisations. Our collaboration with NHS Employers provides a platform for us to extend these partnerships to a wide range of NHS organisations in the new landscape on a national basis.
Our client list
Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust Surrey and Sussex Healthcare
NHS Trust
Dartford and Gravesham NHS Foundation Trust
Heatherwood and Wexham NHS Trust East and North Hertfordshire
NHS Trust
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Trust South Essex Partnership NHS Trust Mid Essex NHS Trust
Epsom and St Helier NHS Trust Heart of England
NHS Foundation Trust
Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust
Ashford and St Peter’s NHS Foundation Trust
Homerton University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
The National Commissioning Board London Orthopaedic Clinic Barts and the London Charity
To find out more about our HR Consultancy
Services please visit our website:
www.capsticks.com or if you wish to speak
to somebody please call one of our team on
the attached teamsheet.
Like to know more?
Michelle Hodgkinson Assistant Director HRA 020 8780 4167
Alan Wishart
Assistant Director HRA 020 8780 6996 [email protected] Sandra Carmichael HR Consultant 020 8780 6999 [email protected] Charlotte Pawsey HR Consultant 020 8780 6976 [email protected] Kelvin Cheatle Director HRA 020 8780 4607 [email protected] Charlotte Love HR Consultant 020 8780 4681 [email protected] Andreja Ivancic HR Assistant Consultant 020 8780 4694 [email protected] KATY TANN HR Consultant 020 8780 4797 katy.tann @capstickshra.com CHARLOTTE PAWSEY HR Consultant 020 8780 6976 [email protected] CARL FERNANDES HR Consultant 020 8780 4751 carl.fernandes @capstickshra.com KELVIN CHEATLE Director HRA 020 8780 4607 [email protected] NNEKA CHIMA HR Consultant 020 8780 4593 nneka.chima @capstickshra.com JEANNETTE CRISP
Assistant Director HRA
020 8780 6983 [email protected] ALICE WYMAN HR Consultant 020 8780 4786 [email protected] MICHELLE HODGKINSON Senior HR Consultant 020 8780 4167 [email protected] APRIL FRITH Assistant HR Consultant 020 8780 4702 april.frith @capstickshra.com
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