Gemma French
Workforce Business Partner Clinical and Scientific Services at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust- Claim this Profile
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Kelly Parker
We worked together for approx 5 years where Gemma managed the service in which I worked with her. I found her to be knowledgeable, passionate and committed to her work & she has an attitude that motivates & inspires colleagues. She gives 100% to what is expected of her, is not distracted or persuaded to take an alternative route from the one she firmly believes in - which she has the skill to always makes work. The team always felt safe and supported with Gemma leading the way & I would happily work with her again at any point in the future.
Tom Farebrother
Gemma was my manager for most of my time at Turning Point, and she helped to make my work there enjoyable and rewarding. Gemma is both a great manager and an inspiring leader, she never seemed to run out of energy and inspiration in providing a clear vision for continually improving services, and the drive and know-how to make it happen. She was able to share her vision with the individuals teams she managed in ways that were powerfully engaging and led to consistent results.
Kelly Parker
We worked together for approx 5 years where Gemma managed the service in which I worked with her. I found her to be knowledgeable, passionate and committed to her work & she has an attitude that motivates & inspires colleagues. She gives 100% to what is expected of her, is not distracted or persuaded to take an alternative route from the one she firmly believes in - which she has the skill to always makes work. The team always felt safe and supported with Gemma leading the way & I would happily work with her again at any point in the future.
Tom Farebrother
Gemma was my manager for most of my time at Turning Point, and she helped to make my work there enjoyable and rewarding. Gemma is both a great manager and an inspiring leader, she never seemed to run out of energy and inspiration in providing a clear vision for continually improving services, and the drive and know-how to make it happen. She was able to share her vision with the individuals teams she managed in ways that were powerfully engaging and led to consistent results.
Kelly Parker
We worked together for approx 5 years where Gemma managed the service in which I worked with her. I found her to be knowledgeable, passionate and committed to her work & she has an attitude that motivates & inspires colleagues. She gives 100% to what is expected of her, is not distracted or persuaded to take an alternative route from the one she firmly believes in - which she has the skill to always makes work. The team always felt safe and supported with Gemma leading the way & I would happily work with her again at any point in the future.
Tom Farebrother
Gemma was my manager for most of my time at Turning Point, and she helped to make my work there enjoyable and rewarding. Gemma is both a great manager and an inspiring leader, she never seemed to run out of energy and inspiration in providing a clear vision for continually improving services, and the drive and know-how to make it happen. She was able to share her vision with the individuals teams she managed in ways that were powerfully engaging and led to consistent results.
Kelly Parker
We worked together for approx 5 years where Gemma managed the service in which I worked with her. I found her to be knowledgeable, passionate and committed to her work & she has an attitude that motivates & inspires colleagues. She gives 100% to what is expected of her, is not distracted or persuaded to take an alternative route from the one she firmly believes in - which she has the skill to always makes work. The team always felt safe and supported with Gemma leading the way & I would happily work with her again at any point in the future.
Tom Farebrother
Gemma was my manager for most of my time at Turning Point, and she helped to make my work there enjoyable and rewarding. Gemma is both a great manager and an inspiring leader, she never seemed to run out of energy and inspiration in providing a clear vision for continually improving services, and the drive and know-how to make it happen. She was able to share her vision with the individuals teams she managed in ways that were powerfully engaging and led to consistent results.
Experience
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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Workforce Business Partner Clinical and Scientific Services
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Dec 2020 - Present
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Organisational Development Manager
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2020
Part of an amazing team responsible for delivering the Culture and Leadership Strategy across 9 hospitals and Manchester Local, Care Organisation working with over 25,000 staff.I have designed and launched a standardised appraisal approach, developing support and learning to enable strengths based performance conversations. Currently developing on line appraisal to enable reporting and data to inform and support talent management and succession planning processes. I have redesigned the corporate induction to ensure alignment to our onboarding processes, a professional and warm welcome to the organisation and introduction to our vision, values and behaviour framework. I am part of the values and behaviour steering group responsible for ensuring the V&V are embedded across the organisation. I oversee the annual MFT excellence awards, recognising the amazing work of our staff across 11 categories. I have supported the launch of the NHS leadership model and associated self assessment and 360 feedback assessments.I am currently leading on the development and launch of an MFT leadership and improvement Academy, aligned to the 5 cultural elements essential for organisational success. This includes our apprenticeship and graduate offer.I also offer OD interventions, coaching and transformational support to teams, individuals and leaders across MFT.
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Turning Point
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Organisational Effectiveness Team
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Apr 2017 - Apr 2018
Designed and developed competence assessment framework and associated learning for Management and leadership roles which was linked to all People Processes. Supported managers and teams during transformations, innovations and service improvements. Provided coaching support to managers on a 1:1 basis to support them to develop their leadership. Worked with SMEs to become associate trainers improving competence and confidence in training development and delivery.
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L&D and OD Business Partner - Mental Health Buisness Unti
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Feb 2015 - Apr 2017
Designed, developed and delivered MH competence assessment and Foundation programme for Front line staff. Worked with leadership n staff teams; improving service delivery, quality assurance processes, risk mitigation and management, team working and service improvement. Supported and contributed to governance structures, performance scrutiny linked to MH Business Unit Strategy and people strategy.
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Senior Operations Manager
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Jan 2003 - Feb 2015
Managed a number of Mental health services across greater Manchester including;A crisis intervention centre for individuals who are in a crisis which is impacting on their mental wellbeing. The service comprised of both in patient and community services supporting individuals to work towards resolving their crisis and reduce any associated risks.Supported accommodation services in Manchester, Salford and Bury working with individuals with mental health needs to support them to gain confidence and skills to live independently in the community.Housing related support services for individuals leaving hospital following a section 3 to help them move into their own tenancy.
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Rehabilitation worker
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Jun 2001 - Jan 2003
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Education
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1998 - 2001
The University of Manchester
BA Hons, Psychology and Human Communication
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