Mel Johnson
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Ex registered general nurse with 28 years of experience, recently serving as assistant director for patient safety. Expertise in leading quality improvement initiatives and patient safety for NHS England in Yorkshire and Humber. Proven track record in managing programmes within strict timelines and budgets, alongside designing and facilitating impactful workshops and conferences. Skilled in HR functions, financial oversight, and driving organisational development through effective networking and change management.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director for Patient Safety
Imporvement Academy, Bradford Teaching Hospitals
Bradford, West Yorkshire
05.2014 - 07.2026
- Led a Yorkshire and Humber wide patient safety improvement programme on behalf of NHS England.
- Applied extensive knowledge in patient safety and quality improvement to work with collagues at all levels to make improvements.
- Worked with colleagues across all areas of health (physical, mental health, learning disabilities ) in hospitals and community settings.
- Utilized high-level communication skills to address challenges and assist colleagues in understanding issues and co designing effetive solutions.
- Managing the programme of work in tight timescales and within budget.
- Leading and developing a small team of both clinical and non clinical colleagues.
- Designing and leading workshops, conferences and workshops.
- Chaired meetings to keep team members on track and informed and engaged.
- Developed and supported networks to spread good practice and facilitate peer-to-peer support.
- Used data and intelligence gathering to prepare quarterly and yearly reports to regional and national agencies.
- Administered HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and managing employee relations.
General Manager
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS FT
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
05.2010 - 05.2014
- Responsible for the Trust Quality Account, understanding both where challenges to quality and safety lay and working with the senior team on plans to redress.
- Led the quality team on behalf of the Medical Director, driving quality improvement initiatives.
- Oversaw completion of national clinical audit in line with the Trust contract; effectively communicating findings to teams for enhanced quality standards.
- Facilitated Quality Board meetings, managing the agenda and tracking action items.
- Managed financial budgets, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
- Delivered work to tight deadlines and within budget.
Education
ILM Level 5 Leadership Coaching
NHS Instritute of Leadership & Management
01-2020
Master of Science - MSc Health & Social Care (Risk Management)
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield01-2007
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield01-1999
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
University of Huddersfield
Huddersfield01-1991
Skills
- Leadership and strategic planning
- Effecive communication at all levels
- Stakeholder engagement amd influential networking
- HR functions - recruitment, team support and OD
- Department leadership and management
- Budget management
- Policy design and implementation
- Development and running of large scale programmes of work
Hobbies and interests
- I have a keen interest in continuing to learn about the world around me, am an avid reader and love to travel whenever possible.
- I love being outdoors and stay fit by walking and gardening.
- To manage stress I have creative hobbies including sewing and quilting.
Accomplishments
- I trained as a nurse because I have always been interested in health and supporting people. This has remained a common thread throughout my career; striving to improve health and social care.
- My organisatinal skills and strong work ethic helped me progress in the NHS moving from a staff nurse to an assistant director.
Timeline
Assistant Director for Patient Safety
Imporvement Academy, Bradford Teaching Hospitals
05.2014 - 07.2026
General Manager
Calderdale & Huddersfield NHS FT
05.2010 - 05.2014
ILM Level 5 Leadership Coaching
NHS Instritute of Leadership & Management
Master of Science - MSc Health & Social Care (Risk Management)
University of Huddersfield
Diploma of Higher Education - Adult Nursing
University of Huddersfield
Bachelor of Science - Human Ecology
University of Huddersfield