Helen has worked in the NHS since 1996. She was appointed as the Director of Planned Care on behalf of University Hospitals of Leicester and the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) System in February 2022. She has been a subject matter expert and key link between UHL, LLR and National NHSE teams on elective recovery.
Over the last four years, Helen has successfully bid for national capital and revenue funding across a variety of schemes and led the £24m Hinckley Community Diagnostic Centre programme.
Helen has held previous roles as Deputy Chief Operating Officer for Planned Care at Sherwood Forest Hospitals and Regional Performance and Delivery Lead for NHS Improvement. Helen is a CIMA-qualified accountant with an MSc in Strategic Business Management.
As the Chief Operating Officer, Helen is passionate about improving timely access to care.