Chief Innovation and Improvement Officer at Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
📍 Ashford, England, United Kingdom
As Chief Innovation and Improvement Officer at HPFT, Hillary Mitchell drives transformation using her expertise in Lean and Quality Management. An experienced Nurse Leader with an MSN in Health Systems Leadership, she is passionate about developing teams to enhance patient-focused care, safety, and overall trust in healthcare services.
Deeply proud of her 21-year career as a Registered Nurse in both the US and the UK, Hillary is a passionate advocate for her profession. She actively champions gender equity and mentorship for women in the workplace and believes in creating a positive leadership climate to foster a strong culture.
Despite her executive title, Hillary has stated she will always be a "Nurse First, " a conviction that has guided her career across two countries.
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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Chief Innovation and Improvement Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Ashford, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview
How Hillary shows up
Curious
Example Seeker
Value Driven
They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.
Priorities
Topics Hillary cares about
Quality Improvement
Her role centers on continuous quality improvement and transformation within the NHS Trust, drawing on her skills in Lean Management and patient safety.
Women in Leadership
Actively celebrates and promotes International Women's Day, reflecting on her own leadership journey while championing equity and mentorship for other women.
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Career
Work history
11-2024
Chief Innovation and Improvement Officer
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
7-2022 - 11-2024
Director of Transformation and Improvement
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
6-2022 - 7-2022
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
North Middlesex University Hospital NHS Trust
8-2021 - 6-2022
Operations Director - Urgent and Emergency Care
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
7-2021 - 8-2021
Interim Operations Director - Urgent and Emergency Care
East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust
In the press
Media appearances
Hillary Mitchell - Hertfordshire Partnership. Featured in Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT)
Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.
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