Derwent Consultant Limited offers consultancy services to Healthcare professionals and Organisations. My experience in the Healthcare Industry stretches back over 20 years and I have expertise in numerous sectors including Pharmacy, Dentistry, Primary Care and Secondary Acute Care.I have been a CQC Registered Manager and also have extensive experience in Business Development, Service Demand and In-sourced / Out-sourced provision.I am also interested in how I can help including project work, interim positions or longer term commitments such as NED Roles, Committee Positions etc

Management of Highgate Private Hospital, part of Aspen Healthcare which is owned by the NMC Group. The hospital has an annual turnover of £15m and specialises in elective and cosmetic surgery with 4 Operating Theatres, 1 (JAG Accredited) Endoscopy Theatre and 42 Beds. This role was created to focus on the recovery and redevelopment of the hospital and to realise the full potential of the facility and to capitalise on the self-pay and private insurance markets. This has been achieved by a radical reduction in costs through restructure and outsourcing along with new revenue streams for the future.

Provide strategic direction, leadership and management of BMI Bishops Wood carrying out around 9,000 procedures per year and providing over 2500 Oncology treatments. The hospital specialises in elective surgery, oncology and palliative / end of life treatment and provides for NHS, Private and Self-Funded patients. Responsible for creating and delivering the annual strategic and operational plan and driving hospital EBITDA in line with BMI targets. Of the total business, 70% is private and 30% is NHS. Facilities include 42 beds (29 inpatient, 5 bed day unit, 7 chemo day rooms and 1 enhanced recovery bed) and 3 theatres (2 main and 1 minor). Direct reports include Director of Clinical Services, Quality & Risk Manager, Operations Director and a Commercial Finance Manager. Reporting to Regional Director – London & South East my ED performance and outputs are measured by KPI’s, Dashboards and ultimately EBITDA position.Executive Director BMI Syon Clinic (March 2015 - Dec 2016) and BMI Coombe Wing (Mar 2015 - Jun 2016)Provided strategic leadership and management of BMI Syon Clinic and BMI Coombe Wing (22 inpatient beds). The 2 units had Multi million pound turnovers with a mixture of inpatient and outpatient services including full diagnostic and imaging services. Development of both sites business opportunities and integration within BMI Estate and National Service Lines. Delivered financial presentations and updates to Board of Syon Clinic UK Ltd. BMI Syon Clinic is a 50/50 Joint Venture (BMI Syon Clinic Ltd) between BMI and a group of Consultants (Sentosa UK Ltd).

Responsible for the day-to-day running of 2 General Medical Services Practices in the Kingston area with approximately 13,500 patients. Reporting to and working with 6 GP Partners. Managed all financial aspects of both practices as well as employees and NHS Governance. Led conversations with GPs regards the development of new service lines and to secure additional funding. Key focus of my role was ensuring GP practices met all Governance and regulatory requirements.• Launched new Enhanced and CCG Funded Services• 10% increase in combined practice income FY2014• Implemented new employment contracts, policies and procedures• Led integration of newly acquired sister practice• Local Service Management of Minor Surgery Provision• Created and implemented practice policies to comply with CQC and took both GP surgeries from a clean sheet to be CQC ready.• Managed relocation of sister practice to new Health Centre

Responsible for the delivery of revenue and profit across 24 private and specialist dental surgeries with total revenue of £20m. Deputised for COO at Weekly and Monthly Operations Board Meetings. Management of Marketing and representing Regional Team to develop new campaigns and initiatives. Key focus of my role was driving referrals from dentists to specialist orthodontists.• Implemented CQC & HTM (01-05) Standards• Developed new company KPI reporting procedure• Created and Managed Marketing Campaign to Lapsed Patients• Achieved incremental income directly linked to Lapsed Patient engagement • Successful Managed relocation / refit of 7 dental practices • Recruited 12 new Dental Surgeons

Project Lead on development of a new Retail Strategy to reduce the adverse impact of government action on the pharmacy business. Managing a number of high profile projects within the Business Transformation Department to develop new income streams through development of existing estate:This role was Head Office based and involves Project Scoping, Risk and Benefit Tracking, Creation of Business Case, Stakeholder Management and Critical Path Tracking. Also included in the role is the management of the companies Experian information.

Management of 39 Lloyds Pharmacy stores throughout Buckinghamshire and East Berkshire. Total stores turnover of £40m. Full responsibility for P&L and KPI performance as well as control of £5m labour budget and day to day management of approximately 50 Pharmacists and 350 store based staff.Management of PCT and external stakeholders and supply of medicines into institutions and care homes and development of new opportunities.• Awarded Regional Area Manager of the Year for Lloyds Pharmacy 2009 (Region 5)

Delivering organic development of existing David Clulow Opticians estate through identification and acquisition of new properties. Ongoing management of 16 premium optical boutiques throughout the UK with a turnover of over £10 million. Full responsibility for all aspects of each store including staffing, KPI performance, product, marketing, profitability and cash flow. • Opening of 12 new successful stores across business• Sale / Transfer of 4 Company owned stores• Industry award for Franchise Store of the Year 2005• Acquisition of 2 independent stores

Management of 13 joint venture and franchise stores throughout London and Home Counties with a turnover of £15m. Full responsibility for the stores operational standard, sales, profitability and cash flowDevelopment of new JV business through identification of new locations and partners. Preparation of partners for Main Board approval. Maintenance of partner database and relationships• Region of the Year 2003• Regional Manager of the Year 2002

Various locations including Slough. Reading, Watford and Brent Cross