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Workplace: Who's in your meetings? - Jacqui Mann, independentconsultant, children's services

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What do you do? I operate as an independent consultant in children's services. I have recently taken redundancy from the NHS after a 26-year career spanning clinical, managerial, commissioning and strategic posts across a wide range of children's services.

What was the highlight of the past week? A compliment paid to me by arespected colleague: "Why are the NHS letting you go? Enthusiastic,passionate people with your knowledge and expertise are what they need."Another lovely moment was helping a mother and baby on the ward. Imaintain my nursing registration as I enjoy the caring and the contactkeeps me grounded.

What qualifications do you need to do your job? Managers andcommissioners in the NHS need qualifications in management and business.They then learn about the service area or portfolio they hold, althoughsome have a professional background and have acquired management skills.Consultancy requires much of the same, plus confidence.

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