A versatile and driven Health care leader with over 20 years’ in-depth diverse experience in service design, improvement and implementation, national leadership and education, commissioning and business development, advanced clinical practice in fast paced, complex & rapidly evolving organisations within the Healthcare industry. A proficient strategist, with a proven record of driving improvement; problem-solving and analysing inefficiencies, before developing and implementing bespoke solutions. Valuable negotiation and communication skills allow for effective engagement at all levels, to ensure needs are identified and fully addressed. Able to function well under pressure, with excellent influencing, communication and interpersonal skills with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and ability to motivate and drive forward team performance; able to build and maintain long-term, credible and effective relationships. A motivational leader, with a proven record of supporting colleagues and senior managers to succeed and developing new opportunities, improving existing performance levels and forging relationships, which are based on trust and respect. Genuinely passionate about developing new skills and maintaining a consistent record of over-achievement.email: Richard.couch@hotmail.co.uk