Team overview
The team consists of colleagues from our NHS Workforce Alliance partner organisation, NHS London Procurement Partnership (NHS LPP). Team members include: Senior Category Managers, Andrzej Tarczynski and Victoria Lowe, and Category Managers, Dilek Kale and Tom Harvell.
Who leads the team?
Steph Alexander, Assistant Director for Workforce, heads up the London regional team and joined the NHS Workforce Alliance from the start and has been at NHS LPP since 2014.
Steph’s NHS journey started in 2010 at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust (now known as University Hospitals Sussex), in a procurement support role. Following this, Steph worked within the Temporary Staffing (Bank) team managing bank shift allocations and agency management.
After two years within the Bank team, Steph moved back to a position within the procurement function to look at agency contracts and large capital projects, working closely on the new build of the Brighton Hospital site. Having met her now husband in London, she took the leap to join NHS LPP on a fixed term 12-week contract. Eleven years later, Steph is still delivering on all things workforce for London.
“I am extremely passionate about the NHS, not just about cost savings, but about working together as one, ensuring patients are the priority and trusts are safely staffed.
I have seen first-hand the brilliance of nurses, doctors, AHPs, non-medical personnel, etc. This has pushed me to work within the NHS to show my gratitude.”
Steph Alexander, Assistant Director for Workforce
What experience does the team have?
Our London team comes from a variety of backgrounds including trust operations, contract and agency management, managed services and procurement. The team has NHS trust experience at both temporary staffing or procurement level, additionally private sector supplier experience.
With extensive experience in navigating complex environments, the team is well-equipped to support your individual, local or regional workforce needs. Their market knowledge and expertise enable them to provide tailored solutions that support your strategic workforce objectives.
How does the team collaborate with other Alliance teams?
The team works together with colleagues across the Alliance through internal working groups at all levels. They work with trusts within London and utilise experts in set fields across the Alliance such as Bank and Insourcing to ensure all aspects are covered and trusts have all queries answered on the spot.
They ensure that complex situations are discussed and risks are mitigated in the shortest time possible to allow trusts and suppliers to continue working collaboratively without undue impacts.
The Alliance works together collectively on all matters, regardless of the ‘lead’ authority for framework or region, and we ensure the best possible outcomes for our trusts and suppliers collectively.
What has been a highlight for the team since it was created?
A few key highlights include:
• Working closely on delivering high profile frameworks and contracts for the NHS, ensuring all policies are adhered to
• Supporting and delivering solutions for NHS organisations, allowing utilisation of market experts across the Alliance
• Making extensive savings for NHS trusts and ensuring the best possible outcomes always.
No one is better placed than our colleagues to help you with your workforce challenges. If you’d like to find out how the Alliance’s London team can support you, please get in touch.