We are thrilled to welcome Carol Drummond to our Community. Carol brings a wealth of expertise and experience from her distinguished career in healthcare operations, both in the UK and internationally. With over 20 years of senior leadership across various clinical fields, Carol has led transformational projects and initiatives that have improved healthcare delivery and patient outcomes.
Carol is currently a consultant with the NHSE New Hospitals Programme, where she provides operational guidance to develop future hospital operating models. Her role in this programme highlights her deep understanding of strategic planning, transformation and stakeholder engagement in complex healthcare environments.
In addition to her work with the NHSE, Carol is an Independent Consultant and Director of Inner Solutions Ltd, offering consultancy services to healthcare providers. She has extensive experience leading clinical teams and implementing service improvement plans, particularly within Women’s and Children’s services. From activating new 'greenfield' hospitals to stabilising services post-launch, Carol’s ability to coordinate complex projects is unmatched.
Her previous leadership roles include Interim Director of Midwifery at East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust and Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where she led teams through operational, safety and regulatory challenges. Carol’s work in these roles was pivotal in driving performance improvement, service reconfiguration and clinical governance enhancement.
Internationally, Carol has held several key leadership positions at Sidra Medicine in Qatar, including Executive Director of Operations for Women’s Services and Executive Director of Clinical Activation. In these roles, she oversaw the activation of new hospitals and developed strategies for growth and service excellence, combining her operational acumen with a strong focus on patient care.
"I am excited to be part of such a diverse group of professionals that Community Partners offer. I am excited to see what the future holds for working with different experts that when united can support the future direction of healthcare services, supporting organisations in their transformational journeys". - Carol Drummond
Carol’s skills in stakeholder engagement, project management and service transformation make her an invaluable addition to the Community. Her commitment to improving healthcare systems and her proven ability to deliver results align perfectly with Community Partners’ mission of driving positive change in the health sector.