Gary Michael Creed

Leads LIMS and EPR implementation projects across pathology services, aligning systems, workflows, and integration requirements with clinical and IT priorities. Applies detailed knowledge of Clinisys Winpath, EPIC, Cerner, Labware, and Cirdan to support data consolidation, improve reporting, and strengthen cross-discipline delivery. Delivers subject matter guidance across Histopathology, Microbiology, Blood Sciences, and Blood Transfusion to improve laboratory workflow design and platform adoption. Coordinates pathology data extraction and NHS EPR integration to support accurate information flow and informed service decisions. Builds effective relationships with clinicians, suppliers, and technical teams to support change delivery, training, and service adoption. Produces clear training materials, facilitates knowledge sharing, and supports workforce planning to improve confidence and consistency across laboratory teams. Confident in leading teams to achieve project goals with strong communication and organisational skills. Proven track record of managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations effectively. Skilled in problem-solving and adapting quickly to new challenges, ensuring smooth project execution and delivery. Enthusiastic about fostering collaboration and driving results through strategic planning and coordination. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams through complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with organisational goals. Demonstrates clear communication and problem-solving skills, fostering collaborative environments. Consistently drives project success by adapting to changing requirements and leveraging innovative solutions.

• 25 years industry and clinical experience with clinical stakeholders and key opinion leaders.
• Expansive knowledge of UK healthcare industry, NHS, and private healthcare providers.
• Expansive knowledge of Pathology services and Pathology infrastructure with the ability to flex between operational, managerial, training, education, and IT focussed roles and adapt to departmental and institutional needs and requirements.
• Significant clinical knowledge base in Histopathology, Point of Testing (POCT), Clinical chemistry, Haematology, Haemostasis, Microbiology, Molecular biology, and Blood Transfusion.
• Developed educational and training programmes within laboratory, hospital, nationally and internationally.
• Provided consultancy and expert knowledge to Medical Device, Diagnostic and Patient centred private companies.
• Extensive knowledge of Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Sales, and Marketing producing numerous educational literatures.
• Extensive knowledge of Research and Development with extensive portfolio of research publications.
• Extensive knowledge of recruitment process and procedures with workforce planning and budgetary control.
• Demonstrated ability to work in multi-cultural environment and in team environment.
• Flexible to travel within the UK and Internationally.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and to tight deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of interpreting clinical data establishing processes to review tests across all areas of the clinical interpretive process.
• Broad knowledge of technical aspects of laboratory testing maintaining knowledge of new innovations and improved patient care and laboratory quality.
• Excellent communication skills being able to communicate complex issues clearly and concisely with skilled public skilling having presented within institution, nationally and internationally.
• Write effectively on complex and specialised issues demonstrated by my research and publication portfolio.
• Promote change in the workspace and look to develop breakthrough opportunities and business effectiveness.
• Demonstrated integrated ethical behaviour and impartiality dealing with all members of staff.
• Project management and administrative skills with reference to multiple hospital sites. Managed effective implementation of Cerner IT platform across all laboratories in the HMC group.
• Experience of organisational planning and implementation of strategic programmes to ensure improved service delivery and adherence to regulatory initiatives.
• Ability to implement a cost-effective approach to laboratory medicine and develop financial streams to improve laboratory funding and key performance indicators.
• Developed and implemented educational CPD programme and training programmes to ensure the regulatory compliance of all members of workforce across disciplines.
• Attended administrative and cross disciplines meetings to ensure laboratory role across clinical areas.
• Develop Key Performance Indicators and Key Financial Initiatives across laboratory sections.
• Adherence to organizational expenditure requirements further developing financial goals and initiatives.
• Exceptional knowledge of Health and Safety and Legislation with particular interest in Risk Assessment and implementation of effective new strategies and policies.
• In-depth knowledge of Human Resources and Personnel policies and procedures.
• Demonstrable ability to ensure all staff all able to perform their roles to all described levels of compliance.
• Demonstrable ability to develop workforce planning schedules and implement effective training and educational programmes and competency assessment documentation to ensure laboratory staff meets regulatory and compliance legislation.
• Implemented quality control and quality assurance programmes across clinical areas ensuring quality of service provision.
• Demonstrated effective quality management skills ensuring continued assessment and development of the clinical laboratory service and provision across clinical areas.
• A highly flexible approach with the ability to adapt to new responsibilities as required.
• Maintained standards of performance across clinical testing adapting and implementing new documentation, procedures and meeting as required insuring service delivery.
• Able to manage self and workload with ability to constructively coach others and help others.
• Excellent Communication Skills.
• Clearly able to demonstrate management and leadership skills.
• Able to motivate by example, set model behaviour and influence peers.
• Excellent IT skill across all Microsoft Platforms and ability to implement new IT platforms into laboratory services.