Clare was appointed as non-executive director on 1 April 2026 for three years. Clare is the Freedom to Speak Up NED champion.

Clare has had an extensive career in the NHS as a frontline adult, children’s and community nurse as well as director of nursing and quality roles and board level nurse roles in both provider and commissioning organisations. She is currently a non-executive director at Pennine Care NHS Foundation Trust which has helped her develop a keen understanding of the impact of mental ill health on patients, families, staff and services.

Clare has significant experience of partnership and system working as well as organisational change within the NHS over the years. Her real passions are supporting staff and driving forward the quality and patient safety agendas wherever she works.

Committee Membership:
Nominations and Remuneration Committee
Quality and Performance Committee (Chair)
Audit Committee
Charitable Funds Committee