Andrew joined the NHS as part of the National Graduate Management Scheme in 2006 and has since worked across senior operational, strategic and financial roles in a number of NHS organisations. Andrew has a particular passion for instigating and leading meaningful transformation and improvement, which puts the needs of staff and patients at its core.
One of the key projects of his career was to provide leadership to full business case for the Major Trauma/High Acuity Centre at the Salford Royal site, which successfully secured the national funding required for the building.
Andrew graduated from Cardiff University with a BSc(Hons) in economics and is an associate member of the Chartered Institute for Management Accountants.
He was appointed into the role of diagnostics and pharmacy managing director of operations in June 2020 and believes there's a huge amount of exciting opportunities ahead for diagnostics and pharmacy, both within and outside of the NCA.
Kate joined the NHS in 2001 and has worked in a wide range of NHS organisations during her career, including commissioning and provider organisations within both mental and physical health sectors. More recently Kate has provided Strategic financial leadership across GM at scale and as part of the Oldham Locality system. Kate is passionate about providing strategic financial advice to develop high quality, sustainable services that maximise value for money while improving outcomes for patients.
Liz joined Salford Royal in 2003 and has gained a great deal of operational and strategic experience as a HR professional throughout this time. She's led on a number of major change initiatives and provides professional advice and support on employment matters.
Liz is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and graduated from Liverpool University with a BA (Hons) in English, before achieving a Masters in human resource management from Manchester Metropolitan University.
She's committed to improving staff experience and ensuring the Care Organisation receives a high quality HR service in order to support the delivery of patient care.
