Sharon Julia Martin
Ilkeston,Derbyshire
Summary
Driven and strategic, with excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of navigating complex challenges to achieve organisational goals. Demonstrates proficiency in project management and stakeholder engagement, ensuring seamless collaboration and successful project execution. Committed to delivering & influencing improvements in care for people.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work history
Executive Chief Operating Officer
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Trust
Derby, Derbyshire
09.2018 - 12.2023
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Mentored senior management team to improve leadership capabilities and decision-making processes.
- Developed and implemented policies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Key member of the Trust Board & Board subcommittees - Finance & Quality Committee
- Overall responsibility for delivering against key performance targets - Cancer waiting times, elective & non elective access to care
Acting Chief Operating Officer
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, Derbyshire
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency across diverse departments.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to align organisational goals with operational capabilities.
- Streamlined processes to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction through innovative solutions.
- This role was acting through the merger of Derby & Burton acute hospitals & heavily involved as a Board member to ensure the merger was successful especially taking the best of both Hospitals to improve operational performance
- Fostered a culture of continuous learning, promoting innovation and creativity.
Divisional Director Integrated Care
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, Derbyshire
09.2016 - 09.2017
- Developed a new division which included services that interfaced across the health community - Maternity, Paediatrics, Community Nursing, Care of the Elderly & Rehabilitation
- Active member of the Derbyshire system improving pathways of care between the hospital & community care
- Delivery of performance related to the division - quality, operational & financial
- Managed stakeholder relationships to foster collaboration and support for integrated care initiatives.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline care pathways and improve service delivery.
Divisional director Medicine
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, Derbyshire
09.2013 - 09.2016
- Ensured delivery of patient care through a team working across two hospital sites, 12 specialties, urgent care & diagnostics such as clinical measurement & endoscopy
- Reported directly to the chief executive for the majority of time in post
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment with organisational goals and objectives.
- Oversaw clinical operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Facilitated communication between departments to streamline patient management and service delivery.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators to assess effectiveness of medical programmes.
Divisional Nurse Manager Medicine
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, Derbyshire
12.2005 - 12.2009
- Led multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Developed and implemented strategic initiatives to streamline operational processes within the division.
- Mentored nursing staff to foster professional growth and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Lead on quality improvement in the division
- Led on nurse recruitment, successfully wrote a business case to increase nursing staffing levels
- Oversaw budgeting and resource allocation to optimise departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
Operational manager Medicine
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Derby, Derbyshire
08.2007 - 01.2008
- This role reported directly to the Divisional Director, responsible for the delivery of key performance targets
- Managed the introduction of 18wk wait target
- Managed the 4hr performance target in A&E
- Supported the division to merge across two hospital sites & move to newly built hospital 2009
- Developed and implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align operational goals with organisational objectives.
- Mentored junior staff to foster professional development and improve team cohesion.
- Implemented new policies for improved staff productivity and morale.
Various Senior Nursing Roles - from newly qualified
Derby City General Hospital
Derby, Derbyshire
09.1982 - 12.2007
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement personalised care plans.
- Provided emotional support and education to patients and families regarding treatment options.
- Supervised junior nursing staff while ensuring adherence to clinical protocols and standards.
- Conducted regular training sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge of best practices.
- Administered medications and treatments while adhering to strict safety regulations and guidelines.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care plans as necessary to optimise outcomes.
- Led quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient safety and satisfaction.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
Education
MBA - Management
Derby University
Derby09.2000
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Derby School of Nursing
Derby09.1985
GCSEs 8 & A Levels 3 - Range of subjects including Maths & English
Spondon School
Derby06.1980
Skills
- Understanding of complex information
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Executive decision-making
- Influential communication
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Department management
- Effective leadership
- Risk mitigation
- Performance reviews
- Training and mentoring
- Change implementation
Timeline
Executive Chief Operating Officer
University Hospitals of Derby & Burton NHS Trust
09.2018 - 12.2023
Acting Chief Operating Officer
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
09.2017 - 09.2018
Divisional Director Integrated Care
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
09.2016 - 09.2017
Divisional director Medicine
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
09.2013 - 09.2016
Operational manager Medicine
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
08.2007 - 01.2008
Divisional Nurse Manager Medicine
Derby Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
12.2005 - 12.2009
Various Senior Nursing Roles - from newly qualified
Derby City General Hospital
09.1982 - 12.2007
MBA - Management
Derby University
Registered General Nurse - Nursing
Derby School of Nursing
GCSEs 8 & A Levels 3 - Range of subjects including Maths & English
Spondon School