Kate joined the Trust in October 2022 and brings a wealth of experience in internal and external communication, engagement and consultation, crisis and reputation management, and marketing and branding.
She has led award-winning teams nationally and locally in the NHS over the past 17 years, including in roles focused on communicating and engaging about organisational and service change, quality improvement, and research and innovation.
Kate’s most recent NHS role was as director of communications at a mental health and community services provider, after which she worked as a consultant advising private and third sector organisations on strategic communications.
Kate has an MSc in corporate communications and reputation management from Manchester Business School and a CMI Level 7 diploma in strategic management and leadership. She is passionate about effective internal communication and engagement, and the impact that this has on patient care. Kate is also executive lead for the Trust’s charity.