Strategic professional with expertise in stakeholder engagement and cross-departmental coordination. Leads community initiatives and performance monitoring to support organizational objectives. Oversees workforce planning and compliance for regulation , accountability and risk management.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director Allied Health Professions
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
Ballymoney, Co Antrim
2014.12 - 2026.07
Coordinated staff development, workshops, and meetings to enhance instructional quality.
Designed and facilitated training programmes to support staff development and nurture a culture of continuous improvement.
Conducted performance evaluations, providing feedback and setting objectives for team members.
Recruited and hired staff for organisational vacancies, ensuring adherence to policies and fostering a cohesive workforce.
Monitored regulatory compliance across operations, adhering to legal standards and avoiding penalties.
Managed a defined budget, tracking expenditure to keep expenses within budget.
Analysed performance data to identify trends, making informed decisions to drive business growth.
Fostered strong relationships with stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment of expectations.
Spearheaded community engagement initiatives, bolstering the organisation's social responsibility efforts.
Orchestrated events and conferences, enhancing the organisation's public profile and stakeholder engagement.
Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
, Co Antrim
2009.02 - 2014.11
Manager SLT Services
Causeway HSCT
Ballymoney, Co Antrim
2002.01 - 2009.02
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Newham Healthcare Trust
London
1985.07 - 1994.10
Specialist SLT Children with SEN
Causeway HSCT
Ballymoney, Co Antrim
1994.06 - 1994.06
Residential Social worker ( unqualified)
Rathgael Children's Centre
Bangor, Co. Down
1993.10 - 1994.05
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Linguistics
Leeds Metropolitan University
Leeds
1985-01
A-Levels - English, German, Geography
Ballyclare High School
Ballyclare, ANN
1985-01
O-Levels - English , English Lit , Maths , Additional Maths , German , Geography , Physics, Biology , Chemistry
Ballyclare High School
Ballyclare
1983-01
Skills
Health service management
Regulatory compliance
Policy implementation
Stakeholder engagement
Project Management
Training development
Employee training
Performance monitoring
Event coordination
Corporate governance
HR policies and procedures
Customer relationship management systems
Intercultural competence
Excellent communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Excellent work ethic
Multi-tasking ability
Excellent time management
People-oriented
Employee training
Performance monitoring
Timeline
Assistant Director Allied Health Professions
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
2014.12 - 2026.07
Service Lead Speech and Language Therapist
Northern Health and Social Care Trust
2009.02 - 2014.11
Manager SLT Services
Causeway HSCT
2002.01 - 2009.02
Specialist SLT Children with SEN
Causeway HSCT
1994.06 - 1994.06
Residential Social worker ( unqualified)
Rathgael Children's Centre
1993.10 - 1994.05
Highly Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
Newham Healthcare Trust
1985.07 - 1994.10
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Linguistics
Leeds Metropolitan University
A-Levels - English, German, Geography
Ballyclare High School
O-Levels - English , English Lit , Maths , Additional Maths , German , Geography , Physics, Biology , Chemistry
US Government, Division of Allied, Dental and Public Health Professions at Bureau of Health Professions, Department of Health and Human ServicesUS Government, Division of Allied, Dental and Public Health Professions at Bureau of Health Professions, Department of Health and Human Services
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