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Jo Lynch | Chief Nursing Officer, SABP
Jo Lynch joined the Trust as a Healthcare Assistant in 1992. She became a Registered Mental Health Nurse in 1997 and returned to the Trust to take up her first staff nurse post. Over the years, Jo has worked in many clinical roles, set up the Early Intervention in Psychosis Services and managing a number of different operational services. Jo is really proud of her life long career relationship with SABP and is a hugely committed to developing opportunities for colleagues in SABP to progress and further their careers in nursing. Jo has been part of the Nursing Directorate for the past five years and has proactively led many initiatives to support our nursing and quality improvements. She led our Trust delivery of the Covid-19 vaccination programme building on the success of our flu vaccine programme which had the highest uptake of staff receiving their vaccine in a mental health Trust in the south east region. In 2022 Jo became Chief Nursing Officer for Surrey and Borders
Graham Wareham | Chief Executive, SABP
Graham was appointed as Chief Executive in 2022, having previously been our Chief Finance Officer and Deputy Chief Executive. He is the Mental Health ICB board member for Surrey Heartlands and Frimley and chairs the SE UEC MH forum. His ambition is for the Trust to go from ‘good to great’, and that much of what we need to do to reach that goal is simply about changing our approach to problems and slightly adjusting our thinking. It will lead to better clinical care, a happier workplace and fewer people finding our services difficult to access. Graham joined the Trust in February 2015 from Leonard Cheshire Disability, a charity which provides support for disabled people, where he was Chief Financial Officer. During his time as Chief Financial Officer, Graham worked very closely with the Chief Executive in developing future plans and managing day to day performance of the charity. He started his career in 1995 with British Airways and then with food retailer, Safeway, working across a wide number of finance roles including supply chain, retail, operations and change management and has played a significant role in implementing efficiency projects.
Hetal Maniar | International Recruitment Lead
Hetal Maniar is the International Recruitment Lead at SABP with nearly two decades of experience in recruitment. Originally from India, she came to the UK to do her Masters which she completed in Financial Decision Analysis from the University of Portsmouth. Having started as a Finance Assistant in the University, she then went onto various roles including Budget Analyst, Business Analyst, Systems Implementation, Project Manager, Faculty Advisor, etc. . The Faculty she was working for at the University saw the potential in her to help with recruitment of students, address cultural differences, and liaise with universities to collaborate giving our home students a chance to be international students too. This was the first step into her recruitment journey. A post was created for her to be the International Recruitment Liaison Officer in which she recruited students, helped the Global office with their recruitment, country specific content and adverts for recruitment, building relationships with local institutes and universities, signing MoUs with universities for specific subject areas and liaising with students, parents and sponsors. She put in a communication process for all faculties to use for their international students and trained staff on cultural differences and communication with international students. In her role as a Global Officer, she went onto recruit students for South Aisa, Middle East and North Africa, USA, South East and some of Europe. Hetal was also a member of the AUA (Association of University Administrators) where she was a presenter at the AUA conferences. She was invited to present at a conference in the US on her study about Middle management, and was sponsored to be a part of a Study tour to India to learn and share knowledge on education styles and university practices between both countries. Hetal was also the International Liaison for the JAUM (Japanese Association of University Administrators) and has been to Japan to present on the UK higher education practices. She moved into the NHS with Surrey and Borders Partnership Foundation Trust (SABP) in August 2021 as an International Recruitment Project Officer/Ambassador role for 10 months contract and within three months was offered a permanent position as an International Recruitment Advisor. Within three months of her joining the role the Trust welcomed the first cohort of internationally educated nurses in November 2021. Since then, SABP has had 12 cohorts of nurses. She has put in place new processes, streamlined existing ones, created innovative opportunities to recruit nurses by going in-country to interview nurses, is setting up collaborative arrangements to bridge the knowledge gap and working on progression pathways for the IENs. Her trip to Uzbekistan last year, meetings with the Ministry of Labour there, visits and presentations to medical universities has put both the SABP and NHS on a global platform. Although not from a clinical background, she attended the Violence Reduction Training and has been doing shifts both in Inpatients settings to better understand the work that nurses do and the challenges that the services face so that she can help with solutions for both the IENs and the services. She hopes to do some shadow shifts in the community teams later this year. Hetal’s belief in karma, wanting to make a positive difference, having empathy, kindness, compassion, a collaborative and solution based approach in life has seen her help and touch the lives of many. Her determination to make a positive change, her dedication to her work and her steadfast belief in ‘being human’ above all things is a testament to her unwavering commitment to kindness and progress.”
Idris Gbadamosi | Physical Health Site Practitioner
Idris is a dedicated healthcare professional with a passion for bridging the gaps in mental health support and physical well-being. Originally from Nigeria, Idris embarked on his nursing journey in 2013 and gained qualification as an RGN IN 2016. Driven by a profound desire to make a difference in the lives of others especially those with mental health challenges, Idris decided to specialise in mental health nursing and qualified as an RMN in 2019. Marking the beginning of his mission to advocate for and support individuals with mental illness and the challenges they face. In 2021, Idris joined Surrey and Borders NHS FT as an inpatient RMN, bringing with him a wealth of experience and a commitment to fostering inclusivity and support for underrepresented groups. As everything evolved, and witnessing how people with mental health problems and learning disability experience inequality in accessing quality physical health, Idris decided to join the trust physical health team in 2023. In his role, Idris focuses on addressing the unique health needs of individuals with mental illness and learning disabilities, striving to ensure they receive equitable access to physical health care services like the general population. Idris's dedication to supporting underrepresented groups is evident in his work both within and beyond our trust. As a former International Recruitment Fellow at NHS England, Idris spearheaded initiatives to support international nurses, advocating for their career progression and promoting inclusivity within the healthcare sector. Through campaigns, masterclasses, and forums, Idris empowered international nurses to thrive in their roles and contribute meaningfully to patient care, one of the feats that earned him a special invite to King Charles birthday last year. Idris's commitment to fostering inclusivity extends to his innovative approaches to support and mentorship. Notably, he has championed the use of the buddy system within our trust internationally recruited nurses, providing a supportive network for international nurses to navigate their roles and integrate seamlessly into the organization. Driven by a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of empathy, collaboration, and advocacy, Idris continues to make strides in his mission to bridge the gap in mental health support and promote holistic well-being for all. His unwavering dedication to his patients and colleagues alike serves as an inspiration to those around him, embodying the spirit of compassion and equity in healthcare.
Mette Laszkiewicz | Director of Education, SABP
Mette leads all aspects of Education and Training at SABP, overseeing Apprenticeships, Clinical Education, Statutory and Mandatory training, Leadership and Management development, and associated funding initiatives. As a Registered Mental Health Nurse since 1996, an Executive Performance Coach, and Leadership Mentor, Mette collaborates closely with local universities, the NHS Leadership Academy, and NHSE/DoHS to deliver effective education, training, and development programs locally. With over 25 years of experience in healthcare education, Mette champions equality and promotes integrated, cross-boundary learning opportunities. She manages extensive education contracts informed by detailed training needs analyses, pioneering innovative roles and methods within the NHS to align staff competencies with evolving patient needs. A skilled expert in change management, Mette has successfully led multiple NHS Trust-wide leadership programmes, contributing significantly to achieving outstanding ratings in organisational leadership from the CQC, and have led the implementation of learning management systems in several NHS Trusts
Aruna Mehta | Chair, SaBP
Aruna was appointed as Trust Chair in 2024 for a term of three years. She brings to the Trust a host of boardroom experience, both as an executive and a non-executive, with particular expertise in governance. She has had a 25-year career in banking and finance, with responsibility for global risk and control, developing particular expertise in the implementation of governance, risk and compliance frameworks. She was Managing Director and Global Head of Operational Controls at JP Morgan and is a Senior Associate at The Value Circle, which provides governance, leadership and strategy development across a range of sectors. Through a decade of experience as a non-executive director, Aruna has experience from a variety of different sectors including housing and education. She continues to serve as a non-executive director at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust having also previously served as a non-executive director at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospital Group. Qualifications: BSc in physics and computer science from Kings College London- 1st class honours degree - commonwealth science prize Aruna was born in Sri Lanka and educated in India and the UK.
Sima Magama | Senior Matron FRH / New Hospitals Programme
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Sir Terry Waite | Keynote Speaker
Sir Terence Waite KCMG CBE is an English human rights activist and author. Waite was the Assistant for Anglican Communion Affairs for the then Archbishop of Canterbury, Robert Runcie, in the 1980s. As an envoy for the Church of England, he travelled to Lebanon to try to secure the release of four hostages, including the journalist John McCarthy. He was himself kidnapped and held captive from 1987 to 1991. After his release he wrote Taken on Trust (1994), a memoir about his experiences, and became involved in humanitarian causes and charitable work.
Jo Brand | Keynote Speaker
Long established as one of the UK’s best comics, Jo Brand is the star and writer of Getting On, the BBC’s BAFTA award-winning series set on a hospital’s geriatric ward, which was partly inspired by her earlier career in nursing. Other television credits include, hosting nine series of Great British Bake Off: Extra Slice (BBC), Taskmaster (Dave), Have I Got News for You (BBC One), Would I Lie to You (BBC One), Jo Brand’s Hot Potatoes (BBC One) and the award-winning Through the Cakehole (Channel 4). Jo has written several highly acclaimed best-selling books Can’t Stand Up For Sitting Down, Look Back In Hunger and The More You Ignore Me which was made into a feature film and released in 2018. She also co-wrote and starred in the sitcom Damned on Channel 4.
Michael More-Molyneux | Lord Lieutenant of Surrey
Michael More-Molyneux is the current Lord Lieutenant of Surrey, appointed by HM the Queen in July 2015. He has lived in the county his entire life, residing at Loseley Park near Guildford, which has been in his family since 1562. He is a Director of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre. He has previously been Chair of Visit Surrey and President of the Surrey County Agricultural Society. Michael is actively involved with a number of voluntary organisations and Charities. He is a Vice President of the Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People and supports GUTS, a bowel cancer charity, which funds a Family Colorectal Cancer Clinic, based at the Royal Surrey County Hospital. He is also Vice President of Shooting Star Chase Children’s Hospice, to whom he and his wife Sarah donated land to build the Christopher’s Children Hospice, named after their son Christopher.
Duncan Burton | Chief Nursing Officer for England
Duncan is Chief Nursing Officer for England and an Executive/National Director at NHS England. He is also the National Director responsible for infection prevention and control. Prior to his appointment, Duncan held the post of Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for England and led the maternity and neonatal programme and the children and young people’s transformation programme, as well as nursing workforce policy and infection prevention and control. He delivered the Nursing International Recruitment Programme, which ensured we met the 50k nurse commitment 6 months early, and the Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment Programme, which resulted in the highest number of healthcare support staff employed in the NHS on record. Duncan has spent his entire career in nursing in the NHS and has held a variety of leadership and executive roles, including Executive Director of Nursing and Patient Experience at Kingston Hospital NHS Foundation where he led the successful development and implementation of the trust’s award-winning dementia strategy. Duncan is passionate about improving patient care and experience, improving the population’s health, growing, developing and nurturing the workforce, and inspiring the next generation of nursing and midwifery professionals and leaders.
Colin Jackson CBE
A World Record holder, much loved media personality and inspirational speaker, Colin Jackson is a national treasure and one of the most well-known athletes in Great Britain. When he retired from competing, his multi-medal career and infectious personality made him the natural choice to join the BBC’s athletics commentary team. Over the last 20 years Colin has become an integral part of the team, covering the Athens Olympics in 2004 and all major athletic events since then, including the Olympic Games in London in 2012, Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Tokyo in 2020 and Paris in 2024. Colin has also developed into a hugely important figurehead for diversity, inclusion and mental health over the last 5 years. His open and connectible honesty has captivated the media and live audiences alike, as he speaks from the heart about the stressful demands of competing at the highest level, as well as the impacts of anxiety, eating disorders and body dysmorphia. All of which was discussed in the BBC’s 2020 Panorama film Athletes which Colin fronted, bringing to light the darker side of being a professional athlete. Demonstrating his talent across multiple mediums, Colin also co-hosted the popular, long-running Sunday Morning radio show on BBC Radio Wales with his sister, Suzanne Packer. Colin reached the final of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing, and has also competed in Dancing on Ice, and Celebrity MasterChef where he reached the knockout week. Other credits include an outstanding “Who Do You think You Are” and The Real Full Monty, raising awareness of cancer and the impact it has on the lives of so many. Colin is a member of the steering panel for Sport Relief and is also an International Inspiration Ambassador for UNICEF, as well as founding and fronting the Go Dad Run campaign for Prostate Cancer. Since 2014, Colin has been the Sporting Director for the Wings for Life Red Bull charity. At 57, Colin is arguably more relevant now than ever, his personable and professional approach, combined with his high profile, means that he is always in demand from the commercial sector, giving more talks now than ever before. He is a confident and charismatic conference and awards host and an outstanding motivational speaker.