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Gareth Lawrence

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Director of Finance & Information at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
📍 Wigan, England, United Kingdom

Gareth Lawrence is the Chief Finance Officer at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, bringing over two decades of dedicated experience within the NHS. He has progressed through various senior finance roles, including Director of Finance at St Helens & Knowsley and Deputy Director at Wirral University Teaching Hospital.

Outside of his primary role, Gareth serves as the executive lead for the MWL NHS Charity, supporting initiatives like the annual "Presents for Patients" scheme to enhance patient experiences during Christmas. He also enjoys staying active, having participated in marathons, triathlons, and open water swimming.

He began his extensive NHS career as a Management Accounts Assistant at Alder Hey Childrens Hospital.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director of Finance & Information
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Wigan, England, United Kingdom
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NHS Financial Management
As a long-serving finance director and CFO, he focuses on financial sustainability, cost improvement programs, and ensuring effective use of public funds in healthcare.
Patient Experience
Serves as the executive lead for his Trust's charity, actively supporting programs designed to improve patient welfare and bring comfort to those in hospital care.
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Career

Work history

7-2023
Director of Finance & Information
Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
4-2022 - 7-2023
Director of Finance & Information
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
4-2018 - 4-2022
Deputy Director of Finance & Information
St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
12-2017 - 4-2018
Acting Director of Finance
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
6-2016 - 11-2017
Deputy Director of Finance
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
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Meet the Board – Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. Featured in Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (official website)
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Education
1990 - 1995
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Standish Community High School
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Leadership Academy
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