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Resourcing the programmes of TOCs

This Train Operating Company (TOC) is the second largest train operator in the UK employing more than 7,000 people and providing approximately 2,500 local and regional transport services every day

Digital project management for West Midlands University

This university is a dynamic institute offering over 20,000 students a rich learning environment and the opportunity to study at one of its several state-of the-art campuses. Having invested heavily

University Data Programme Manager

This university is a diverse institution in the heart of the midlands with over 30,000 students from around 100 countries. The university was in the process of undergoing a ten-year

Interim Branding Programme Manager for Charity

This well-respected charity in the UK is working to inspire everyone to create a better world for animals. It has over 1,500 employees and almost 7,000 volunteers. In 2023, the

Communications and Engagement to increase service uptake

North Central London ICB (NCL) was formed from the merging of the North Central London Clinical Commissioning Group in April 2020, bringing together five north London boroughs – Barnet, Camden,

Transforming Marcomms at a London University

Practicus has provided a number of Marketing and Communications specialists to the university since the award of the contract in 2021. As a university based in London, it was looking

Charity interim Head of Procurement

This leading global environmental charity was established over 60 years ago. It is a house-hold name associated with the protection of the planet and has a presence in over 100

Interim Finance Business Partner in Healthcare

In 2022, NHS England (NHSE) required an Interim Finance Business Partner to support the programme of work undertaken in the delivery of the National Covid-19 response. NHSE required someone who

Sourcing a Charity interim CFO

For the past 20 years, this charity has provided lifesaving emergency services across the Midlands. It employs over 1,000 volunteers and paid staff and relies upon its 35 stores and

Changing the HR culture in a charity

This complex and well-known charity has partnered with Practicus for the recruitment of over 15 important personnel across its divisions. All placements have been made throughout the UK and are

Urgent and emergency care transformation

Rapidly improving Urgent and Emergency Care performance by 28% while supporting sustainable changes and surpassing targets. Challenge The Trust engaged Practicus to deliver an Urgent and Emergency Care (UEC) Transformation

Modernising a London University

This university engaged Practicus to support its modernisation agenda across people, process and technology. We have delivered numerous benefits and value for money for the University since the beginning of

South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) Improvement Programme

Following a CQC Report, South Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) implemented an Improvement Programme that required delivery and leadership by a trusted partner that had relevant emergency service and NHS experience.

General Surgery Improvement Programme

University Hospital Sussex partnered with Practicus and The Transformation Clinic to improve the leadership, culture and ways of working and delivery of emergency care within its General Surgery Department Challenge

Digital Roadmap Improvement Programme

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust partnered with Practicus to deliver a robust roadmap and business case to achieve the Digital Capabilities Framework for 2025. THE CHALLENGE As part of

Wiltshire Council Transformation

Through partnership with Practicus, Wiltshire Council successfully delivered the largest change in local government in Wiltshire for over 30 years, merging five authorities into one. In just one year, Wiltshire

Financial due diligence and IT transformation

Financial due diligence and IT Transformation – Case study The company engaged Practicus because it required an interim to begin the financial due diligence for the sale of a portfolio

Restructuring and modernising HR

Because this client acquires companies that it can integrate with other businesses to create a stronger overall market proposition, HR is an important element in the success of its strategy.

Open Water data programme

In 2017, many utility companies faced root and branch change as the non-household water market opened to competition. The opportunity To take advantage of market liberalization, Thames Water needed to

Engineering and Construction Resource

Practicus was originally engaged around BIM requirements (the forerunner to Digital Twins). Over time, we have built a strong relationship, delivering on critical resource requirements around engineering, digital and project

Creating a customer-centric service culture

Context The company is a large, fully integrated property and infrastructure solutions provider, operating in more than 40 countries. Through organic growth and acquisitions it is uniquely positioned in being

Senior roles in Engineering

Recruiting Senior Engineers – Case Study When the Head of Recruitment at this leading technology and innovation organisation asked the company’s clients, who do they recommend for senior product roles,

Critical skills for Rail infrastructure bid

This multinational engineering company was bidding as part of Network’s Rail’s procurement of Intelligent Infrastructure. This was an important bid for the company and time was critical. With gaps in

Single Shared Care Record

The aim of this Care Record project is to deploy a single shared care record solution across an area with 1.8 million service users. It will enable health and care

Care Home Improvement and Turnaround

Practicus provided resource to this Adult Care Services provider for the improvement and turnaround of nursing and care homes. We placed an expert consultant to deliver: Turnaround management CQC compliance

Business Transformation Programme Direction

Placement Business Transformation Programme Director Context Practicus supported Nuffield Health with its HR, Finance & Procurement transformation, which included a critical Electronic Patient Record System (EPRS) project. During this programme

Modernisation Programme

Brunel University engaged Practicus consultants to support its modernisation agenda across people, process and technology. Cultural Transformation Practicus consultants played a lead role in changing behaviour of employees in the

HR Transition Consulting

This UK market operator engaged Practicus for HR consultancy support through major change and transition. Employee Relations This market operator announced a plan to relocate its HQ from London to

NHS Vaccine Rollout

The way out of the COVID-19 pandemic is to vaccinate the nation. This task fell onto the shoulders of the NHS. Behind the success of the life-saving vaccine rollout lies

Building a Digital Bank

A new digital bank for small and medium-sized businesses, tasked Practicus with helping it build its technology platform. Digital, technology and cyber Practicus consultants led Project Management and performed other

Finance Shared Service Transformation

This FTSE 100 global Medical Devices business was undergoing transformation. As part of its Finance Transformation Programme, it established an in-house Finance shared service. Practicus provided Business Consultancy, advising on

HR + Finance Transformation

This global data, insights and consulting company had a transformation strategy and engaged Practicus to deliver key components of it across HR, Finance and Procurement Functions. Business Case Development The

Care Pathway Development

The opportunity The challenge was to create a simple, easy-to-use patient care pathway for renal oncology in the NHS to assist Pfizer Account Managers in engaging clinicians to highlight opportunities

Approach to Market Access

Placement Market Access Manager Project Manager The opportunity This global pharma company recognised the need to engage with the NHS more effectively as part of its growth plans. While it

Transformation Governance

By partnering with Practicus on a transformation and its governance, a healthcare trade union with a long history is on track to achieve its objective to put its members first.

Improving Efficiency and Patient Experience

Placement Interim Primary Care Project Manager The opportunity A federation of NHS General Practices wanted to streamline its day-to-day operations across all 25 of its GP practices and improve the overall

Achieving an Outstanding CQC Rating

Placement Deputy Director of Nursing The challenge Due to the Deputy Director of Nursing’s sudden retirement, this NHS Trust urgently required an interim to fill the role within a very

Review of Current Health and Safety Procedures

Placement Health & Safety Consultant The opportunity An ambulance service was looking for an experienced interim to deliver a horizon scan on their current Health and Safety polices over a

Future Architecture on a Page

The Board of a large Insurance enterprise wanted to get a clear picture of current IT architecture on a page and what a future state would look like. The opportunity

Transforming Facilities Management

A large business services organisation wanted to introduce digital technology and streamline processes to make life easier for staff. The opportunity This highly successful organisation has a large distributed workforce

Digital Product Launches

This Health Insurer wanted to roll out new products via multiple channels to international markets using a new integrated digital platform Opportunity Deliver the solution to integrate legacy systems and

Achieving a Data Culture

This multinational utility company was swimming in data but struggling to gain value from it due to poor quality. The issue? A lack of shared ownership and understanding of its

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