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A dedicated, enthusiastic, and agile professional with a diverse background spanning account management, operations, leadership, research, governance, clinical practice, and higher education. Skilled in high-level reasoning, problem-solving, and effective communication to lead and motivate teams in challenging environments. Proven track record of strategic thinking and innovative service development.EQL - Head of Clinical, Key role focuses:Clinical Account Management: Cultivating strong clinical relationships for high-quality service delivery.Clinical Customer Onboarding: Leading seamless integration of services for new customers through training and support materials.Research and Development: Guiding the clinical research agenda to support product development and intellectual property generation.Clinical Strategy: Developing and implementing a comprehensive clinical strategy aligned with business goals.Clinical Product Development: Collaborating on designing market-driven clinical products adhering to regulatory standards.Supervision and Leadership: Recruiting top talent, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a culture of excellence.Education and Development: Implementing CPD programs for staff development and ongoing education.Internal Clinical Services: Overseeing the clinical team to ensure high standards of service delivery.Previous work/achievements:I held roles as a First Contact Practitioner and Highly Specialised Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist at Guys and St Thomas's NHS Foundation Trust. Leading a team across two sites, I managed daily clinic operations, provided supervision for staff development, and participated in recruitment processes.Additionally, I lectured at King's College University, led audit and digital transformation projects, managed multiple initiatives from ideation to delivery, and executed transformation projects cross-functionally. In 2023 I completed the Health Education England Topol Fellowship which is part of the NHS digital academy programme designed to equip fellows with new skills and knowledge. These will include: how to practice person-centered design, how to use Agile methods to run projects and develop services, how to lead digital transformation and how to use data in the design of services.My journey into physiotherapy began as a personal trainer and health promotion specialist, where I tailored exercise and nutrition plans for individuals with long-term health conditions. This included leading exercise rehabilitation programs for specialised populations (e.g. cardiac rehabilitation).