KEVIN JOSEPH JOPLIN
Northampton
Summary
Clinical Nurse Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in acute care, risk management, quality improvement and healthcare governance. MBA-qualified strategist combining clinical expertise with evidence-based leadership to drive organisational transformation and patient safety excellence. Proven track record delivering measurable clinical outcomes through enterprise-wide quality frameworks, staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4041
4041
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Deputy Clinical Practitioner (Band 7) – Urgent Community Response (UCR)
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT)
03.2026 - 03.2026
- Autonomous caseload holder conducting holistic clinical/psycho-social assessments for urgent community patients; develops/delivers individualised treatment plans, avoiding admissions; senior reviews of unwell patients with interventions/referrals; expert MDT collaboration across health/social care.
- Led UCR operations preventing unnecessary admissions via crisis intervention/early discharge planning; achieved 15% readmission reduction across complex caseloads
- Supervised junior staff competencies; contributed to audits/service development improving clinical outcomes/safety.
- Delivered contemporaneous EPR documentation; managed risks/escalations; championed self-management in fast-paced 365-day service
District Nurse
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
01.2025 - 09.2025
- Led complex caseload of 30+ patients, delivering advanced assessments, case management and specialist interventions in community settings
- Achieved 94% patient satisfaction, 15% readmission reduction, prevented 45+ avoidable admissions annually (£180K cost savings through early intervention and community-based care management)
- Supervised Band 5 nurses, healthcare assistants and student nurses; mentored 6 nursing students to qualification through clinical supervision and evidence-based practice promotion
- Conducted comprehensive holistic assessments, developed individualised care plans and monitored patient progress with evidence-based interventions
Clinical Safety Lead
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Led NHFT clinical safety governance; developed/maintained quality systems; conducted incident investigations/audits; trained staff on risk minimisation; embedded learning from SIs/complaints; supported CQC compliance via policy review/benchmarking; reported to executive on safety metrics/trends. Achieved 28% incident reduction via enhanced reporting frameworks; managed safety audits (95% closure); trained 200+ staff (92% competency)
Healthcare Risk Manager
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Designed and implemented enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework serving 1M+ population, establishing systematic processes for identifying, assessing and mitigating organisational risks across all ICB directorates
- Applied MBA expertise in strategic planning and governance to align operational risk processes with board objectives and developed governance frameworks, Board Assurance Frameworks and quality improvement initiatives aligned with NHS England standards
- Trained 200+ staff across directorates on risk management and patient safety protocols and 41% improved safety reporting compliance
- Managed internal audit programme (18 activities, 95% recommendation closure rate) and implemented Counter Fraud Policy, conducting 12 investigations and recovering £67K in fraudulent claims.
Deputy Clinical Site Manager
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
11.2021 - 05.2023
- Managed operations across 600+ bed hospital with £85M budget oversight, optimising patient flow, capacity management and multi-disciplinary coordination
- Achieved 35% patient flow efficiency improvement, 1.2-day length of stay reduction, 42% decrease in ambulance delays >60 minutes through real-time capacity management and process optimisation
- Managed 150+ daily operational decisions as primary contact for external organisations, ambulance services and commissioning teams; implemented NHS England escalation protocols for critical incidents
- Led bed management system implementation across Trust; developed executive dashboards with KPIs on capacity, flow and quality metrics for Board strategic oversight; coordinated 50+ consultants and clinical leads
- Applied MBA analytical frameworks (completed concurrently during role) to balance operational priorities during high-pressure periods
- Mentored 12 junior nurses; improved team efficiency and achieved high patient satisfaction rates in postoperative care
Deputy Ward Manager — Head and Neck Cancer Ward
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Led specialist nursing team (26 staff) overseeing care for 150+ cancer patients annually; ensured adherence to clinical guidelines and evidence-based cancer care pathways
- Achieved 94% cancer pathway compliance, 18% patient experience improvement, 23% treatment delay reduction, 89% staff engagement score
- Managed performance, competency assessments and appraisals; conducted clinical audits and implemented data-driven interventions supporting Trust CQC "Good" rating
- Supervised 30-bed surgical ward; managed complex cases including tracheostomy care, wound management and post-operative recovery.
Clinical Educator / Practice Development Nurse
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
12.2019 - 04.2021
- Designed Trust-wide training for 180+ staff across 15 departments; commenced MBA studies part-time during role, immediately applying adult learning theories to curriculum design
- Achieved 91% satisfaction score, 27% competency improvement across diverse staff groups; evaluated education effectiveness through audit and benchmarking
- Mentored 278 Band 5 nurses toward qualifications; provided clinical supervision supporting professional development and career advancement
Emergency Care Assessment Staff Nurse
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
05.2018 - 12.2019
- Performed full range of registered nurse duties in fast-paced emergency care setting; assessed and triaged 25-30 patients per shift (120+ daily attendances)
- Maintained 98% triage accuracy, zero clinical incidents across 24 months using Manchester Triage System; contributed to 12% waiting time reductio
Accident & Emergency Nurse
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India
Bangalore, India
10.2015 - 01.2017
- Performed rapid patient assessments to identify urgent medical needs in high-volume emergency department
- Administered life-saving interventions including CPR and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Managed trauma cases including haemorrhage control, fracture splinting and multi-trauma coordination
Education
Senior Nursing Development Program - Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training
NHS England
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Planning and Digital Transformation in Healthcare
University of Bradford
United Kingdom 06.2020 - 12.2023
Clinical Leadership Programme - Advanced clinical leadership development
NHS Leadership Academy
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Mental Health, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Pathology, Nursing Research and Management
Manipal University
IndiaSkills
- Advanced clinical assessment Medication management & administration Wound care & tissue viability Catheterisation & continence care Venepuncture & cannulation End-of-life & palliative care Dementia care Infection prevention & control Trauma & orthopaedic care Surgical recovery management
- Quality, Safety & Governance
- Quality improvement methodologies, Clinical audit & risk mitigation Patient safety & incident investigation Clinical governance frameworks,Healthcare accreditation processes Continuous improvement initiatives Evidence-based practice implementation
- Leadership & Strategic Management
- Planning & execution Change management & transformation Staff supervision, mentoring & appraisal Performance management & KPI optimisation Budget oversight & resource allocation Team leadership & motivation Board-level presentations & executive communication
- Digital Health & Analytics
- Electronic Health Records implementation Microsoft Office Suite; Word: policy documentation Data analysis & reporting tools Business intelligence & performance dashboards Telehealth platforms
- Emotionally intelligent & resilient Problem-solving & critical thinking Excellent written & verbal communication Culturally sensitive & inclusive Adaptable to changing healthcare demands Commitment to evidence-based practice
Certification
- Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) — Active Registration, NMW0002926975 (31/05/26)
- Nursing Midwifery Council (UK) — Registration, 18G02990 (31/07/2026)
- Royal College of Nursing (RCN) — Active Member
References
1.Name:Emma Follis, Corporate Services & Governance Manager, Integrated Care Board. email: emma.follis@nhs.net
2.Name: Priya Jayadevan, Clinical Site Manager, Northampton General Hospital NHS trust. email: krishnapriya.jayadevan1@nhs.net
Timeline
Deputy Clinical Practitioner (Band 7) – Urgent Community Response (UCR)
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT)
03.2026 - 03.2026
District Nurse
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
01.2025 - 09.2025
Clinical Safety Lead
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
08.2024 - 12.2024
Healthcare Risk Manager
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
07.2023 - 07.2024
Deputy Clinical Site Manager
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
11.2021 - 05.2023
Deputy Ward Manager — Head and Neck Cancer Ward
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
04.2021 - 11.2021
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Planning and Digital Transformation in Healthcare
University of Bradford
06.2020 - 12.2023
Clinical Educator / Practice Development Nurse
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
12.2019 - 04.2021
Emergency Care Assessment Staff Nurse
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
05.2018 - 12.2019
Accident & Emergency Nurse
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India
10.2015 - 01.2017
Senior Nursing Development Program - Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training
NHS England
Clinical Leadership Programme - Advanced clinical leadership development
NHS Leadership Academy
Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Mental Health, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Pathology, Nursing Research and Management
Manipal University