The Integrated Covid Hub for the North East (ICHNE) was established in the autumn of 2020, to bring together testing, tracing, innovative science and unique data analysis to lead in the fight against Covid-19.
Everyone involved in the hub has done an incredible job to save lives during the global pandemic.
Changes announced in the government’s ‘Living with Covid’ plans have had a major impact on the services we provide and, sadly, the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA) recently announced the end of the ICHNE contract, with effect from 31 March 2022.
Our diverse, skilled and experienced workforce is now at risk of redundancy.
We are working closely with colleagues, trade unions and partner organisations to do all that we can to reduce the number of staff at risk.
During this period, we will regularly update these web pages to provide information about alternative employment opportunities, events and other information colleagues may find useful.
You can find the latest vacancies at the links below.
Newcastle Hospitals Vacancies
NUTH Restricted Advertising Process (RAP)
Partner Organisations Vacancies
Training and Development
Education and Workforce Development have designed a number of bespoke, practical sessions to support staff with job readiness, upskilling and wellbeing. These sessions were delivered face to face and via teams.
Wellbeing Session
The Trust recognises the importance of wellbeing and for the provision of support for staff to protect and maintain both physical and psychological health and wellbeing. This session give staff the opportunity to identify current wellbeing challenges; to enable you to reflect and prepare to look after yourselves and others; and to be aware of the help and support that is available in Newcastle Hospitals and as a member of the NHS.
Enhanced Literacy and Numeracy Skills
This workshop was designed for all staff, to enhance literacy and numeracy skills that can assist with job preparation such as applications and interview preparation. The sessions considered practical application to areas including personal statements and numeracy tests, job application examples, and signposting for sources of further support and assistance.
Interview Skills
This workshop was designed to support individuals who were wishing to improve their awareness and confidence in interview situations that may include both face-to-face and virtual environments. During the workshop we covered the do’s and don’ts of interviews; different types of interview, how you would answer an interview question; discussion and application of the STAR approach; techniques for self-confidence; and areas for improvement.
Presentation Skills
This workshop was designed to support individuals with practical skills for the preparation and delivery of presentations to groups both face to face and in virtual environments. The session helped the development of skills to build an effective presentation, practical tools and techniques for effective verbal communication, components of effective presentations, and methods of connecting with an audience.
Q&A Session
These sessions were in place as an open ended conversation for colleagues to discuss any questions they may have.
Renovo
Renovo is the leading outplacement specialist in the UK, having helped tens of thousands of staff in a wide range of industries.
ICHNE staff have been provided with access to a wide range of interactive career tools are available including:
- Career Pathways – a virtual coaching experience via structured learning paths in areas such as CVs and Applications, Job Search Techniques, Interviews and Offers, Changing Direction and Starting a New Role.
- Career Assessments – 14 career assessments helping to prepare for the next step and understand motivations, preferences, values and working styles.
- CV Builder – supporting the development of a range of different CVs from ‘chronological’ to ‘skills-based’ along with a Cover Letter and ‘Elevator Pitch’ builder.
- Interview Simulator – create timed mock interview simulations recorded through audio or video with expert video advice to support for valuable interview preparation.
- IT Skills Courses – a wide range of Microsoft Office courses up to intermediate level to develop skills and confidence across Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel applications.
- Business Intelligence Database – access to Alert Data, one of the UK’s leading business intelligence tools to help identify target companies and prepare for interview.
- Job Search Engine – providing the opportunity to drive all job search activity and track applications through Workfriend, powered by the UK’s leading job board aggregator, Indeed.
- Life and Wellbeing – dedicated resources to help deal with the change curve, improve resilience, and manage health and wellbeing.
Every week, there are a series of live online workshops, giving you access to the very best advice on career transition and job searching. The workshops are easy to register for and you can join others on the live sessions or watch the recorded version in your own time.
As part of your support from Renovo, you have access to a CV Review from a Career Coaches. In addition to the full use of Workfriend's CV building tools, you will have the opportunity to receive a full CV review from a job support expert who will help you create a powerful CV that will get you noticed.
Careers and Outplacement Support
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) and National Careers Service (NCS) - Introductory Support Meeting
The DWP and National Careers Service have delivered virtual introductory group support sessions to discuss with colleagues the support and information available to help you find a new job, understand what benefits you can claim, how to access funding for training and give you useful sources of information.
Recruitment and Employment Events
No current events.