Richard Mitchell serves as the Joint Chief Executive for the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Group and the University Hospitals of Leicester Trust. A graduate of the University of Southampton, he has extensive senior leadership experience across the NHS, focusing on improving patient care and services through inter-trust collaboration in the East Midlands.
Richard is proud to work in his local hospitals, as he and his family reside in Leicestershire. His commitment to healthcare extends personally; he has contributed his own DNA to a biobank to support future health research and the development of new treatments for various diseases.
In 2017, he became the youngest Chief Executive of an NHS Trust in the UK at the time of his appointment.
Richard Mitchell
Chief Executive Officer at NHS University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Overview
Topics They Care About
Integrated Care
He leads a formal collaboration across three hospital trusts and speaks on the need to reduce fragmentation within the NHS to improve patient outcomes.
NHS Staff Wellbeing
He emphasizes focusing on foundational needs like safe parking and quality food to create an environment where healthcare staff can thrive.
Digital Health
He speaks at national conferences on digital transformation, particularly the implementation of next-generation electronic patient records to enhance collaboration.
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Work History
10-2023
Chief Executive Officer at NHS University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
10-2021
Chief Executive Officer at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
6-2017 - 10-2021
Chief Executive Officer at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
7-2013 - 6-2017
Deputy Chief Exec/ Chief Operating Officer at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Education
1999 - 2002
Bachelor of Science (BSc) from University of Southampton
2008 - 2010
MBA from Hult Ashridge Executive Education
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Location : Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Executive Officer at NHS University Hospitals of Northamptonshire
