Chief Nurse with areas of interest including; focussing on creation of agile & empowered cultures to ensure our people can lead with purpose to deliver optimal care. Influence not power, impact not ego, ‘place’ not organisational boundaries. Previously led delivery of improved CQC rating from Requires Improvement to Good overall, and from Requires Improvement to Outstanding in Medical Services. A wide Leadership & Clinical experience portfolio, including; Corporate & Quality Governance, System Leadership, MBA graduate with Distinction, and working within, and across acute, community and primary care. Key interests: Culture & Leadership, Improvement science & Population health. Qualified fitness instructor & personal trainer. Regularly work clinically to 'keep it real' and lead from the front. Proud to work for the NHS