News: NHFT welcomes Chief Nursing Officer
News: Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to welcome Jane Cummings, Chief Nursing Officer, NHS England to the county today (15 JAN 2016)
Jane was invited to join Debbie Quinn, Head of Professional Development on a community specialist nurse patient visit to observe mobile technology functions in place within NHFT. One of Jane’s key challenges includes the development and maintenance of new systems of performance management and strategic leadership for nursing.
Jane will conclude her visit to NHFT with a meeting of senior staff and Angela Hillery, Chief Executive to discuss the trust’s vision, strategic objectives and its ninth annual nursing and AHP conference scheduled for 10 May 2016.
Angela Hillery, Chief Executive, NHFT said: “We are absolutely delighted that Jane was able to spend time with us and come along to find out what we do within the trust. It is a great opportunity to showcase our mobile technology and services we provide to the population of Northamptonshire.”
(Pictured left to right: Kate Howard deputy director of nursing and pre-registration, Avril O’Leary general manager, adult services, Debbie Quinn head of professional development, Jane Cummings chief nursing officer, NHS England, Angela Hillery chief executive and Julie Shepherd director of nursing, AHPs and quality)