Directors
Job Title: Medical Director
Responsibilities: "I am a Derbyshire-trained GP and Director of the Hub+ in Derbyshire. My experience as an inner-city GP sparked a deep interest in medical politics and addressing the challenges faced by those working in general practice. Over the past eight years, I have balanced my clinical work with leading numerous projects aimed at supporting the general practice workforce. These initiatives have focused on enhancing wellbeing, creating portfolio roles, and providing hands-on support to practices."
Interesting/ fun fact/ hobby: "Having experienced burnout as a GP Partner, I am a strong advocate for self-care in my personal life. Outside of work I find joy in taking part in daft sporting events, walking my dogs, and beating my teenage sons at board games."
Job Title: Business Director
Responsibilities: "I have been with The Hub Plus since the very beginning when we launched a large project called General Practice Task Force (GPTF) delivering resilience support to practices in Derbyshire in 2016. Since then, we have been expanding our programmes for general practice, became a fully independent company in 2022 and took on the service contract for the local Primary Care training hub increasing our staff from 4 to 20+.
I am proud to be one of the Company Directors on the board, ensuring value and impact for general practice within our not-for-profit company ethos.
My role is overseeing the business delivery and strategy for the company including business development. I have a background in commissioning, contract management, programme management and training. I am a qualified Coach and enjoy supporting people to progress and meet their coaching goals."
Interesting/ fun fact/ hobby: "I love hiking in the Peak District, travelling, Zumba and spending time with family and friends."
Job Title: Finance officer
Job Title: Chair
Job Title: HR & Operations Manager
Responsibilities: "I manage the day-to-day operations of The Hub Plus."
Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: "I am a CIPD HR professional with over 30 years of experience delivering across multiple sectors, always putting people at the heart of the conversation. I am a committed Francophile learning French in my spare time."
Job Title: Project Coordinator - Education & Educators
Responsibilities: "As a dedicated project coordinator in sector of training and education, my role involves ensuring Derbyshire Primary Care has access to comprehensive training. Additionally, I actively collaborate on various projects, engaging with stakeholders to enhance the overall educational experience."
Interesting/fun fact/hobby: "I love to spend my time with family and friends and going on walks."
Job Title: Project Coordinator - Retention, Wellbeing & EDI
Responsibilities: "I am the main contact for many projects including New to Practice, Practice Management programme, Partnership programmes and Supporting Mentor schemes. I am passionate about retaining all roles within General Practice as I have previously worked as a reception manager for nearly 7 years prior to starting work at the Hub plus in 2022."
Interesting/fun fact/hobby: " I love Long walks around the countryside and I am a big fan of stargazing!"
Job Title: Marketing & Content Officer
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Job Title: Programme Lead
Responsibilities: "I'm Passionate and skilled programme lead, excelling in project planning, data and budgets. I'm known for fostering collaboration across teams to ensure successful project outcomes."
Interesting/ fun fact/ hobby: " I enjoy going to the gym, especially weightlifting. I lived and worked in upstate New York for a year. I love taking time off from work to travel the world, some of my favourite spots include Helsinki, Yosemite and Khao Sok National Park."
Job Title: GPN Champion
Responsibilities: "I support GPNs, Nursing associates and student nurses in their training and development. I am passionate about promoting nursing within Primary Care and developing the Nurse workforce."
Interesting/fun fact/hobby: "I am the Hub Plus crazy cat lady; I have two cats named Elvis and Thea."
Job Title: GPN lead
Responsibilities: I am the GPN lead for the Hub Plus which means I coordinate all of the GPN workstreams from within the team and support GPNs across Derbyshire by raising the GPN voice at leadership levels. As the GPN lead I am focused on all aspects of GPNs, from students all the way to Lead GPN's, I am passionate about training and education and also for Primary Care being a recognized destination for nurses to work. I still practice as a GPN and feel this will help me in my GPN lead role.
Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: "I have a little boy who loves going outside with our two dogs Brian and Charlie, normally on nice big countryside walks. You will also find me on the side of a Rugby pitch watching my little boy and husband every Sunday, or watching rugby on the television. I am a very big reader and will always have a book in my bag and will find any opportunity to read."
Job Title: Project Coordinator - Placements & Apprenticeships
Responsibilities: “I am the main contact for Placements, Apprenticeships, CPD opportunities and facilitating ACP training opportunities and funding. With a background of over 20 years in education I am passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn and achieve their dreams.”
Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: “Until very recently I owned and managed a luxury wedding cake business in Nottinghamshire. I love going for long dog walks with my husband and two children, having family movie nights and listening to audio books and music.”
Job Title: Project Coordinator
Responsibilities: “I am the main contact for QUEST, focusing on engaging with practices, fostering strong networks, and supporting the Resilience Programme”
Interesting/fun fact/ hobby: “I love adventure and travelling the world to find my next favorite place.”
New to Practice ambassador
Freedom to Speak Up Guardian
Project Manager
Workforce planning, PCN Development & additional roles