Sam Tyrer
Clitheroe,Lancashire
Summary
A seasoned professional with expertise in strategic leadership and innovation, specialising in large-scale programme development and delivery. Demonstrates proficiency in neurodiversity consultancy and inclusive practice, alongside workplace wellbeing strategy and implementation. Skilled in digital transformation and platform development, complemented by adept budget and resource management. Influences stakeholders across NHS, government, education, and corporate sectors through public speaking and media engagement. Advocates for authentic, lived-experience-led approaches to team leadership and organisational growth. Aspires to drive impactful change through strategic initiatives that foster inclusivity and innovation.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Change Talks (Founder)
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
Preston, Lancashire
11.2023 - 07.2025
- Lead Change Talks as a strategic programme addressing mental health, neurodiversity, and wellbeing across all age groups,.
- Founded and developed Change Talks during earlier roles, expanding it into a nationally recognised programme featured across major media platforms.
- Expand services to include neurodiversity consultancy and workplace wellbeing programmes, enhancing inclusion, resilience, and productivity.
- Lead development of a digital learning platform to transform PSHE education through authentic, lived-experience-led content.
- Present programme strategy and impact to government ministers, aligning with national safeguarding, education, and health priorities.
- Advocate for prevention, early intervention, and integrated wellbeing approaches at UK Parliament, influencing public health agendas.
- Lead a multi-disciplinary team, managing budgets and driving operational excellence through strategic planning and performance management.
- Formed partnerships with key stakeholders to drive business growth.
Prevention and Engagement Lead
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
01.2019 - 11.2023
- Built strategic partnerships with schools, workplaces, community organisations, and local authorities to embed prevention and early intervention approaches.
- Oversee development of the Mental Health Family Hour, supporting families during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
- Developed and delivered prevention strategies to improve mental health literacy and wellbeing for children, young people, and adults.
- Continued development of Change Talks as part of broader prevention and engagement responsibilities.
Project Manager (Change Talks Development)
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Initiated and led the development of Change Talks, creating innovative interventions to address mental health and wellbeing needs.
- Designed, piloted, and evaluated early Change Talks interventions, laying the foundations for its growth into a strategic programme.
Staff Nurse – Gastroenterology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
03.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered compassionate, safe care to patients with complex needs, leading ward teams and educating student nurses.
- Supported service improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and staff wellbeing.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care.
- Executed clinical tasks efficiently whilst maintaining attention to detail.
Education
MSc - Applied Public Health
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire 01.2019 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Central Lancashire
03.2014 - 03.2017
Access to Nursing Diploma - Access to nursing
Distance Learning
GCSEs - 11 A-C
All Hallows Catholic High School
Skills
- Strategic leadership and innovation
- Large-scale programme development and delivery
- Neurodiversity consultancy and inclusive practice
- Workplace wellbeing strategy and implementation
- Digital transformation and platform development
- Budget and resource management
- Stakeholder influence (NHS, government, education, corporate)
- Public speaking and media engagement
- Authentic, lived-experience-led approaches
- Team leadership and organisational growth
Public Speaking & Advocacy
- National conference speaker on mental health prevention, neurodiversity inclusion, workplace wellbeing, and authentic leadership
- Advisory roles shaping local and national health and wellbeing strategy to improve outcomes for people of all ages
Affiliations
- Endurance sports, reading and walking
Accomplishments
- Prime Minister's Points of Light Award
- CEO Rising Star Award
- Chairs Award LSCft
- HSJ Clinical Leader of the Year Finalist
- HSJ Mental Health Innovation of the Year finalist
- Featured on BBC, ITV, LBC, British GQ, Sunday Times
- Elite ultra-runner, including Ironman Bolton top-50 finisher
Timeline
Head of Change Talks (Founder)
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
11.2023 - 07.2025
MSc - Applied Public Health
University of Central Lancashire
01.2019 - 04.2022
Prevention and Engagement Lead
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
01.2019 - 11.2023
Project Manager (Change Talks Development)
Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust
01.2018 - 01.2019
Staff Nurse – Gastroenterology
Lancashire Teaching Hospitals
03.2017 - 01.2018
Bachelor of Science - Adult Nursing
University of Central Lancashire
03.2014 - 03.2017
GCSEs - 11 A-C
All Hallows Catholic High School
Access to Nursing Diploma - Access to nursing
Distance Learning
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