A national NHS initiative to improve the experience of staff is being rolled out in Teesside – with a specialist role created.
The new post at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust will lead on the NHS People Promise at a local level.
Steph Gale’s role as the new people promise manager will be to speak to staff and help support their working lives to be the very best they can be.
She said: “I’ve worked at the Trust for more than 12 years as a nurse and am passionate about making the experience our staff have here the very best.
“My role is part of an NHS England wider plan to help support, recognise and reward the NHS workforce, by achieving the seven people promise themes.
“As an organisation we can positively impact our culture and make sure the organisation is always a place people want to remain.”
NHS People Promise themes
The NHS People Promise includes themes about being compassionate and inclusive, recognised and rewarded, safe and healthy, always learning, working flexibly and together as a team.
Steph added: “The promise looks at what is important to our people, looking at providing staff with things such as a voice, a team and educational opportunities to continue learning.
“Part of my role so far has been looking at the excellent pieces of work we already do and also the great potential we have from our group working model.
“However it has also provided me with some areas of focus that we need to develop so our people are delivered the promise.
“Although I’ve had the opportunity so far to meet and engage with some fantastic teams and colleagues who have all been so supportive and helpful in sharing their knowledge, experience and perspectives I need to hear from as many staff as possible.
“I’m holding some engagement events to discuss key focus topics and listen to suggestions so that any improvements made can actually impact the teams involved.
“I want to thank everyone for their engagement so far and look forward to meeting many more of you in my new role. I’m passionate about ensuring our staff feel valued, recognised and are rewarded for their hard work.”