Appointed in the first instance to strengthen the NMBI role in Midwifery, embracing new legislation which confirmed Midwifery was a separate profession. Between 2018 and 2019 I also was asked by the NMBI Board to assist by acting as Interim CEO to provide a period of stability.• Successfully developed and launched the “Standards and Requirements for Registered Advanced Practitioner in Midwifery” and the development of a “National Assessment Tool for Student Midwives, • Led the… Show more Appointed in the first instance to strengthen the NMBI role in Midwifery, embracing new legislation which confirmed Midwifery was a separate profession. Between 2018 and 2019 I also was asked by the NMBI Board to assist by acting as Interim CEO to provide a period of stability.• Successfully developed and launched the “Standards and Requirements for Registered Advanced Practitioner in Midwifery” and the development of a “National Assessment Tool for Student Midwives, • Led the development of the 2019 Business Plan & Budget; approved by the Department of Health. Show less

Recruited to join a newly formed organisation with heavy media interest in its clinical safety of maternity services following historical problems in this area. Appointed to lead the Group’s 300 midwives across 5 sites, and develop stronger governance systems and processes across the Group.• Developed and implemented a new strategy for the Group for Maternity and Gynaecology services whilst embedding new services and roles for nurses and midwives.• Introduced an innovative… Show more Recruited to join a newly formed organisation with heavy media interest in its clinical safety of maternity services following historical problems in this area. Appointed to lead the Group’s 300 midwives across 5 sites, and develop stronger governance systems and processes across the Group.• Developed and implemented a new strategy for the Group for Maternity and Gynaecology services whilst embedding new services and roles for nurses and midwives.• Introduced an innovative multi-professional governance system, transforming previous systems that were in place and in need of substantial modernisation, resulting in excellent service provision. Show less

Following the largest merger in the NHS’s history, appointed to advise the Trust Board on issues relating to Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing.• Developed, commissioned and opened a second stand-alone midwifery lead unit. This facility allowed low risk mothers to have all their care close to home (including ultrasound scans) and also had 4 delivery rooms (with birthing pools).• Introduced ‘Great Expectations’ program to support the continuous improvement of mothers’ experience in… Show more Following the largest merger in the NHS’s history, appointed to advise the Trust Board on issues relating to Midwifery and Gynaecology Nursing.• Developed, commissioned and opened a second stand-alone midwifery lead unit. This facility allowed low risk mothers to have all their care close to home (including ultrasound scans) and also had 4 delivery rooms (with birthing pools).• Introduced ‘Great Expectations’ program to support the continuous improvement of mothers’ experience in maternity services, including the training and development of staff, empowering them to challenge inappropriate behavior and to lead by example. Show less

Appointed as one of the first non-medical Clinical Director in the UK, responsible for clinical services and for staff of approx. 400 including clinical consultants as well as other clinical and administrative staff, ensuring that the Directorate achieved the corporate goals of the Trust.• Re-Profiling Early Pregnancy Service and pathway - ensuring that patients were seen and treated in a timely manner, leading to a significant reduction of complaints.• Improved users’ experience and… Show more Appointed as one of the first non-medical Clinical Director in the UK, responsible for clinical services and for staff of approx. 400 including clinical consultants as well as other clinical and administrative staff, ensuring that the Directorate achieved the corporate goals of the Trust.• Re-Profiling Early Pregnancy Service and pathway - ensuring that patients were seen and treated in a timely manner, leading to a significant reduction of complaints.• Improved users’ experience and addressed issues relating to staff attitude with the Nursing Directorate, and innovated the ‘In your shoes’ program, encouraging service users to feedback, resulting in a reduction in complaints and significant improvements in customer satisfaction.• Restructured the service multidisciplinary team approach, adopting a team approach to provision of maternity and new-born services providing improved clinical outcomes and service user experience Show less

Provided professional and clinical leadership and strategic direction to nursing and midwifery service within the Women’s & Children’s Directorate and seconded as Assistant Director of Nursing (Informatics) to advise on implementation of electronic patient records from 2007 to 2010.