Dr. Lorraine

About Me.

Hello, I am Lorraine.

With over 40 years of leadership across clinical care, academia, regulation, and governance, I offer deep, actionable expertise to healthcare organizations seeking to elevate their nursing practice and patient outcomes.

As a former Director of Nursing and Clinical Services for Circle Health Group (CHG), and now serving as a Clinical Partner on the Corporate Clinical Team, I bring first-hand experience in leading change, improving quality, and building resilient nursing and midwifery teams. I also hold a PhD in Nursing, underscoring my commitment to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning.

My consultancy is rooted in a strategic vision aligned with the core pillars of modern healthcare:
 
  • Enhancing patient safety and clinical standards

  • Building workforce capability through education and mentorship

  • Supporting healthcare system improvement with insight and integrity

 

I’ve advised on national inquiries, served as a CQC inspector, and held governance roles such as trustee for MIND, the mental health charity. 

If you’re looking to strengthen your clinical teams, improve service delivery, or navigate today’s evolving healthcare landscape with confidence, I would be honoured to support you.

My Credentials

Academic Awards

  • PhD in Nursing, Middlesex University (2010)

  • Thesis: ‘Using the patient experience to develop a model of follow-up’

  • Published: European Journal of Oncology (2006), ‘Involving Users in Service Planning: A focus group approach.’

  • Higher Award, Middlesex University (1999)

  • BSc (Hons) in Professional Practice, Middlesex University (1998)

Clinical and Professional Practice

  • Ethics in Professional Practice, Middlesex University
    (1997)
  • Counselling Skills, Middlesex University (1995)

  • Stoma Care Course, St Bartholomew’s (1992)

  • Advanced Breast Care Course, Royal Marsden (1991)

  • District Nursing Qualification, North London
    Polytechnic (1988)

  • Registered General Nurse, Barnet General Hospital
    (1985)

Leadership and Governance

  • Level 5 Leadership & Management ILM (2014)
  • Professional Nurse Advocate Qualification
    (2025)

  • Safeguarding Level 4 (2024)

  • Liverpool Business School (Part of John
    Moore’s University Liverpool) (2021)

Get in touch with me.

Whether you have a question or just want to say hi, feel free to drop me a message through the contact form.

I will get back to you as soon as I can.