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Derek Thomas CMgr MCMI

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Place Director at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
📍 United Kingdom

Derek Thomas is a seasoned public service leader and Place Director for NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly. With a government career since 1991, he has vast experience leading nationwide teams of up to 8, 000. He is a qualified coach, mentor, and Chartered Manager focused on integrated care.

Outside of his extensive public service career, Derek holds an interest in major global organizations like The Walt Disney Company. He is also a qualified NLP practitioner, indicating a focus on communication and personal development.

He once managed a UK-wide team of 8, 000 employees at the Department for Work and Pensions, delivering services to over two million customers.

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Experience
34 Years
Current Role
Place Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Integrated Healthcare
He is heavily involved in developing integrated neighbourhood health models as part of the NHS plan and frequently organizes and attends related conferences.
Community-Centric Services
His career is dedicated to public service, focusing on co-designing delivery plans that are centered around community needs and health creation.
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Career

Work history

8-2025
Place Director
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
6-2024 - 7-2025
Place Director
NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
9-2022 - 6-2024
Head of Place
UK Civil Service
9-2019 - 6-2024
Chief Operating Officer
Valuation Office Agency
2-2019 - 9-2019
Head of Legacy Benefits
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)
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Education
1985 - 1989
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