Jon Melbourne joined UHL in January 2022 from University College London Hospitals (UCLH), where he was Director of Operations. He brings extensive experience in operational, financial, strategic, and system leadership, having previously held senior roles at Guy’s and St Thomas’ (GSTT) and Imperial College Healthcare. Jon began his NHS career in the East Midlands, including commissioning roles and work at Nottingham University Hospitals.
Passionate about building an inclusive and open culture, Jon has led numerous staff development programmes – establishing leadership training schemes at UCLH and GSTT to support personal growth and high-quality patient care. At UHL, he focuses on delivering safe, effective services and enabling teams to excel in a complex, evolving healthcare environment.