Elaine joined the NHS in 2008 and is now responsible for strategic development within University Hospitals North Midlands, a role which takes her to the heart of where clinical meets quality, people, digital, finance and operations.

Elaine has been involved in major programmes of work and system-wide change for the Trust, overseeing strategic development across multiple sites to improve population health and reduce health inequalities.

Elaine is a doctor who has also trained as an engineer and spent time working in the automotive sector prior to moving into the NHS. It means that she has a natural interest in all things robotic and the potential impact these new technologies have to support patient care.