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The senior team
Profiles of the senior team members who do not sit on the Departmental Board.
Dr. Fiona Adshead
Dr Fiona Adshead is one of two Deputy Chief Medical Officers (DCMO) in the department's health and social standards quality group, which is headed by Sir Liam Donaldson, the Chief Medical Officer.
Christine Beasley
Christine Beasley was appointed Chief Nursing Officer in October 2004. She is the Department of Health’s lead for Patient and Public Involvement, the Allied Health Professionals and Healthcare Scientists.
Clare Chapman
As Director General of Workforce, Clare Chapman is responsible for workforce issues in the NHS and social care system.
David Flory
David Flory is the Department's Director General of NHS Finance, Performance and Operations.
Sian Jarvis
As Director General of Communications at the Department of Health, Sian Jarvis is responsible for ensuring a corporate approach to internal and external communications, media relations and campaigns.
Professor David R Harper CBE
David Harper is the Director General for Health Improvement and Protection Directorate and Department’s Chief Scientist.
Professor Sally C Davies
Professor Sally Davies is the Director General of Research and Development for the Department of Health and NHS.
Surinder Sharma
Surinder Sharma took up his post as Director for Equality and Human Rights in October 2004. Surinder has worked in the diversity field for over 25 years, gaining a reputation for success and excellence along the way.
Mark Britnell
Mark Britnell is Director General of Commissioning and System Management at the Department of Health.
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh
Professor Sir Bruce Keogh has been NHS Medical Director since November 2007 and is responsible for the Clinical Programmes, Healthcare Quality and Medicines, Pharmacy and Industry Directorates within the Department of Health.
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