Colin has worked in nursing since 1992, qualifying as a registered nurse in1998. Since then, he has worked across a number of NHS and Independent Sector providers, as well as serving as a Nursing Officer in the Royal Air Force supporting combat and peacekeeping operations around the world. In his career, he has held both operational and professional leadership roles covering community and inpatient services within mental health, learning disability and physical care services.
Colin joined Priory in 2019, initially as the Group Deputy Director of Nursing and then as the Executive Director of Nursing and Quality. He has supported the professional development of our nursing contingent as well as our Allied Health Professionals, alongside operating as the Executive Lead for Infection Control and Safeguarding. Colin was appointed into the role of Chief Quality Officer in June 2022, where he leads on the operational and strategic approach to quality within the organisation, with a key focus on ensuring that the highest standards of care are delivered within all of our services. Colin also continues to act as Chief Nurse and the nominated Director of Infection Prevention and Control.