Natalie is the Interim Executive Chief Nurse for NHS Essex.
Natalie has been passionate about nursing and providing high-quality care throughout her NHS career, which spans more than 35 years. She began her career as a cadet nurse at the age of 16, before specialising in mental health nursing. She has since held a wide range of clinical, nursing and senior leadership roles.
Eleven years ago, Natalie became an Executive Director of Nursing at an NHS trust. Since then, she has continued to work in senior nursing and leadership roles.
Natalie currently works for NHS Essex Integrated Care Board, where she has been Director of Nursing. In this role, she has provided senior nursing and clinical leadership during a significant period of change and the creation of the new NHS Essex organisation.
Her work has included a strong focus on infection prevention and control, safeguarding and the experience of people who use NHS services. She has also supported the development of strong clinical and professional leadership across Essex.
Natalie is committed to working with NHS Essex and its partners to improve the health and wellbeing of almost two million people across the county. She is particularly passionate about reducing health inequalities, preventing ill health and providing care closer to where people live.
She believes in working closely with colleagues, listening to local communities and using evidence and learning to improve NHS services and outcomes for people across Essex.