University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Hemant Nemade

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Medical Director

Julie Hogg

Managing Director and Group Chief Nurse, University Hospitals of Northamptonshire

Julie is an experienced, values-driven NHS leader, having worked across acute healthcare for over 20 years as a registered nurse and midwife, with a track record of improving quality, safety and patient experience across both district general and major teaching hospitals. Julie was employed UHN Chief Nurse in July 2024 whilst keeping her Chief Nurse role at University Hospitals of Leicester (UHL). Julie joined University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (UHL) in May 2022 as Chief Nurse, having previously been Chief Nurse at Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2019. During her tenure there, the Trust was recognised nationally, including being named Health Service Journal Acute and Specialist Trust of the Year, alongside establishing a strong reputation for excellence in women's and children's services.

Paula Kirkpatrick

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Chief People Officer

Polly Grimmett

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Director of Strategy

Rebecca Taylor

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Director of Continuous Improvement

Sarah Noonan

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Chief Operating Officer

Sarah Stansfield

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Chief Finance Officer

Suzie O'Neill

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire Director of Communications and Engagement

Will Monaghan

University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Group Chief Digital Information Officer

Alice Cooper

Non-Executive Director

After studying Psychology, Alice started her professional career at KPMG, qualifying as a Chartered Accountant and later joining the specialist Financial Services Audit team. She later moved to working directly for a large Building Society Group, holding a variety of senior roles in the areas of Risk, Information, Strategy and Planning. Having always enjoyed the people development side of her work, more recently, Alice trained as an Executive and Career Coach, and now combines this freelance role with her other responsibilities, including her non-executive director role. Alice was born in Kettering and has lived in the area for much of her life. Outside of work and looking after a young family, she is a keen singer, and is also active in children and families work in her local church. Alice was appointed as a Non-Executive Director for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire from 1st September 2024.

Caroline Stevens

Non-Executive Director

In 2009 she moved in the charity sector as a senior director at The British Lung Foundation, then Chief Executive at a children's disability charity. Since 2019 she has been the Chief Executive at The National Autistic Society, a UK wide charity supporting autistic people and their families. Caroline lives in Northamptonshire. She is a mother of three adult sons, including Jack who is autistic, has severe learning disabilities, and has complex support needs requiring full support 24 hours per day. The experience of being a carer and securing appropriate health and care services for her disabled son has shaped many aspects of her life and career. This makes her determined to strive for safe, high quality health services that are accessible to all. Caroline was appointed as a Non-Executive Director for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire from 1st September 2024.

Christopher Welsh

Non-Executive Director

Damien Venkatasamy

Non-Executive Director

Damien has 23 years experience in the IT service industry. He has lots of experience in delivering services to public sector organisations and wants to use this opportunity to work in the public sector and share his experience of delivering complex and challenging change projects. Damien was appointed as a Non-Executive Director for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire from 1st September 2024.

Denise Kirkham

Non-Executive Director

Denise joined the NGH Board in February 2020 and was appointed as a Non-Executive Director for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire from 1st September 2024 . As an Executive Resourcing and OD professional, Denise is highly experienced at working with Boards and Executive teams in an advisory and developmental capacity. Qualified to Level A and B in Occupational Testing, Myers Briggs and ILM 7 Executive coaching studies, Denise has held posts at Director level across sectors. Throughout her consultancy career, Denise has led and delivered on executive and NED recruitment, major Culture Change projects, organisational structure reviews and Executive coaching. Through her earlier career in the private sector, Denise developed strong business development and commercial skills, and a clear understanding of Customer Focus.

Jill Houghton

Non-Executive Director

Jill became a non-executive director (NED) at UHN in September 2024, having served as a NED at NGH from May 2018 and across both the boards in the same role since December 2023. She is a registered nurse and has worked as a midwife and health visitor. She has had experience in all sectors of healthcare, clinically and managerially within primary and secondary care. Jill has served several boards as a Director of Nursing/Chief Nurse over a period of 12 years. As a UHN board member, she is the Maternity & Neonatal non-executive board champion for NGH and has also been the lead for safeguarding and complaints. She was previously Chief Nurse for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough CCG and has been a Maternity Clinical Lead within the national Maternal and Neonatal Health Safety Collaborative. Jill is a member of the Clinical Quality Safety and Performance, Remuneration and Appointments, Group Digital & Transformation, Strategic Development and Audit Committees.

Simon Gay

Non-Executive Director

A graduate of St. George's, London in 1988, Simon completed GP training in Leicestershire in 1992, spending 18 months of that training in various UHL locations, then working at various times as a GP partner, retainer, salaried doctor and locum. In 2005, Simon joined Keele Medical School, holding various roles including co-lead of Final Year and Director of Curriculum and more recently was a Clinical Associate Professor at Nottingham Medical School, before finally completing his circular trip back to Leicester when appointed as a Chair in 2019 and where he has been Head of School since July, 2023. Simon is also a GMC Education Associate Team Leader (contributing to the quality assurance of new medical schools), former Treasurer of the International Clinical Skills Foundation (an Australian Registered Charity set up to improve the clinical education of health professionals in low-middle income countries), Editor-in-Chief of the journal Education for Primary Care, a past Chair of the Association for the Study of Medical Education's Educator Development Committee, and a co-founder and former Treasurer of the UK Clinical Reasoning in Medical Education group. An ASME Medical Education Innovation Award winner, Simon has more than 200 academic outputs in the form of peer reviewed publications, book chapters, presentations, workshops and seminars at regional, national and international conferences, and higher education institutions. His research interests include clinical reasoning and the transition to qualified practice.

Trevor Shipman

Non-Executive Director

Trevor has extensive experience in the NHS and was Finance Director of Central and Northwest London NHS Foundation Trust. He is a member of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants and brings a wealth of experience in audit and finance to the Board. Trevor was appointed as a Non-Executive Director for University Hospitals of Northamptonshire from 1st September 2024.