Over 20 years of working within Health and social Care with a proven track record of leadership and management success. Engaging leader with proven success applying project management techniques to execute plans. Talented at resource management, budget governance and staff development. Evaluates processes critically to identify areas of improvement and implement detailed action plans for positive results. Adept at leading cross functional teams, implementing strategic initiatives, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Exceptional problem solver with a deep understanding of health and social care quality standards and statutory requirements. Highly skilled in financial management, budgeting and resource allocation to achieve operational efficiency
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work history
Head
Community Health and Care Services, Angus HSCP
01.2020 - Current
In my current capacity as Head of Community Health and Care Services, I am entrusted with providing visionary leadership and overseeing strategic and operational management across a diverse spectrum of healthcare services and teams within Angus
My primary focus is on ensuring the delivery and sustainable development of high-quality health and social care services
Key Achievements:
In my current role, I have had the privilege of serving as the Deputy Chief Officer, affording me valuable experiences in representing the Health and Social Care Partnership in various important forums
This includes participation in both NHS Tayside and Angus Council Executive Leadership Team Meetings, engagements with Scottish Ministers, and collaboration within the Tayside Executive Partners
One of my significant achievements was taking a leadership role in shaping Angus' response to the Tayside Mental Health Strategy Living Life Well
This involved meticulous planning, development of comprehensive implementation plan, and regular presentations of progress reports to the Integrated Joint Board (IJB)
During the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic, I spearheaded our primary care response efforts
This encompassed the establishment of COVID Assessment Centres and the role of chairing the Primary Care Command and Control team on behalf of the Chief Officers
This entailed orchestrating our COVID response and recovery, ensuring safe patient pathways in primary care, and optimising our collaboration with secondary care
Furthermore, I co-chair the Tayside Urgent and Unscheduled Care Board, playing a pivotal role in driving key initiatives and making substantial contributions to its overall success
I was honoured to be appointed as the Chair of a national multiagency sub-group on Self-Referral as part of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Task Force, a role that emerged in response to the Forensic Medical Services Victims of Sexual Offences (Scotland) Act 2019
My responsibilities in this capacity, spanning from December 2019 to July 2022, included providing regular progress updates to the CMO, Ministers and actively chairing meetings to oversee implementation efforts across Scotland within the agreed timescales
In addition, I currently serve as the Chair of the Angus Alcohol and Drugs Partnership, furthering our commitment to addressing critical issues, and I am an engaged member of the Angus Chief Officer Group in this capacity
These positions allow me to actively contribute to the well-being of our community and the success of our organisations
In my current role, I also hold a corporate portfolio for Strategic Planning and Performance, as well as Governance, Risk, and Resilience
Furthermore, I am proud to have successfully led the development of the new Angus Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) Strategic Commissioning Plan, charting a course for the HSCPs future success and community impact
Head of Out of Hours, Prison Healthcare and Forensic & Custody Healthcare
Clinical Services Manager
Urgent Care, NHS Tayside
01.2015 - 01.2020
Pioneered a Transformative Overhaul of Prison Healthcare: I lead a sweeping redesign of Prison Healthcare following a rigorous inspection
This multi-faceted transformation demanded a delicate balance between strategic vision and hands-on operational management
Collaborating closely with all Health and Social Care Partnerships, NHS Tayside, and the Scottish Prison Service, I actively fostered co-operative efforts that transcended agency boundaries
My role involved not only influencing but respectfully challenging entrenched cultural norms, culminating in significant positive outcomes for staff, service quality, and the well-being of service users
Furthermore, I successfully secured additional funding to bolster these pivotal improvements
Mentored and Uplifted Team Members: As a leader, I provided direct mentorship and unwavering support to five members of my team, resulting in their notable professional advancement and well-deserved promotions
Restored financial balance in the Out of Hours Service: I successfully steered Out of Hours service to achieve financial equilibrium, demonstrating my adept financial stewardship and commitment to organisational sustainability
Clinical Services Manager
01.2009 - 01.2015
For Urgent Care, I oversaw the delivery of high-quality services within my portfolio whilst optimising available resources
My responsibilities extended to aligning service delivery with the strategic objectives of NHS Tayside, in harmony with national and regional directives
Operating at the intersection of strategy and operations, I led Urgent Care services to meet both national and local targets, ensuring comprehensive adherence to clinical governance standards, including robust risk management
With direct oversight of a substantial team encompassing approximately 721 WTE staff and a budget of £36 million, I managed all facets of personnel administration
This encompassed recruitment, staff development, HR processes, and work allocation, ensuring efficient and effective service provision."
Hobbies
, Outside of my professional life, I take pleasure in reading, staying physically active. I am honoured to serve as Head Referee for Scottish Powerchair Football, a sport that holds special significance for me. My involvement in this capacity has enriched my understanding of diverse healthcare needs and sharpened my ability to empathise and engage with individuals.
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