Sharron Hughes
Doncaster,South Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in CQC regulations and compliance, clinical governance, and operational leadership. Demonstrates a strong ability in audit and quality improvement, recruitment and workforce planning, and performance management. Committed to enhancing patient safety through effective incident investigation and risk assessment procedures. Skilled in communication, clinical services planning, and organisation & planning. Aims to leverage these competencies to drive excellence in healthcare management.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hospital Manager
SpaMedica Ltd
Doncaster
09.2021 - Current
- CQC Registered Manager overseeing daily operations of a high-performing ophthalmic hospital.
- Ensured compliance with CQC standards while leading multidisciplinary teams.
- Directed incident investigations and managed complaints effectively.
- Mentored staff and facilitated recruitment processes to enhance team performance.
Theatre Practitioner & Lead Nurse Maxillofacial su
North Lincolnshire & Goole NHS foundation trust
Goole, East Riding of Yorkshire
10.2015 - 06.2019
- Led a theatre team for Maxillofacial surgery, ensuring efficient operation during sessions.
- Mentored students and new staff, enhancing skill development and integration.
- Completed mentorship in practice course at University of Hull in June 2019.
- Demonstrated expertise across various specialities including ophthalmology and orthopaedics.
Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Outpatients Department
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS foundation tru
Doncaster
09.2014 - 10.2015
- Conducted holistic medical assessments for patients prior to local and general anaesthetic ophthalmic surgery.
- Performed phlebotomy in pre-assessment clinic for surgical preparation.
- Executed comprehensive medical evaluations, including biometry, OCT, and suitability assessments for surgery.
- Documented patient observations accurately, tested visual acuity, and cannulated for FFA clinics.
- Assisted in AMD injections while maintaining sterile conditions.
- Cared for diverse patients across all age groups, including paediatrics and adults.
- Mentored Healthcare Assistants and Student Nurses, enhancing team capabilities.
- Led shifts as Nurse in Charge, ensuring efficient clinic operations.
Education
Level 7 module - Mentorship in Professional Practice
The University of Hull
Hull 01.2019 - 05.2019
Advanced Diploma - Nursing Studies (Adult)
Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield 01.2010 - 12.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
The Open University
02.2009 - 10.2009
Skills
- CQC Regulations & Compliance
- Clinical Governance
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Audit & Quality Improvement
- Recruitment & Workforce Planning
- Performance Management
- Patient Safety
- Incident Investigation
- Communication
- Clinical services planning
- Risk assessment procedures
- Organisation & Planning
Affiliations
- Gym & fitness
- Hiking & The Great Outdoors
- Travel
Accomplishments
Successfully led SpaMedica Doncaster to gain an 'Outstanding' CQC rating in October 2023.
Mentored and supported aspiring and new Hospital managers through the Hospital Manager Academy, strengthening leadership capability across the organisation.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hospital Manager
SpaMedica Ltd
09.2021 - Current
Level 7 module - Mentorship in Professional Practice
The University of Hull
01.2019 - 05.2019
Theatre Practitioner & Lead Nurse Maxillofacial su
North Lincolnshire & Goole NHS foundation trust
10.2015 - 06.2019
Staff Nurse – Ophthalmology Outpatients Department
Doncaster & Bassetlaw Hospitals NHS foundation tru
09.2014 - 10.2015
Advanced Diploma - Nursing Studies (Adult)
Sheffield Hallam University
01.2010 - 12.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Health and Social Care
The Open University
02.2009 - 10.2009