Fergus Keegan is currently covering Elaine’s role while she is on secondment at St George’s, Epsom and St Helier Hospitals as Group Chief Nursing Officer.
Elaine took on the role as chief nursing officer for NHS South West London in July 2023. As chief nursing officer Elaine has an integral role in developing plans to improve health and care services and be responsible for ensuring they become a reality for local people. She is also responsible for leading the following areas on behalf of the NHS in South West London:
- Nursing and allied professional leadership
- Safeguarding
- Quality improvement and oversight
- Continuing healthcare
- Infection, prevention and control
- Maternity and children
In her previous role as chief nurse at Croydon Health Services NHS Trust, Elaine was instrumental in delivering real quality improvements in patient care, both at Croydon University and Purley War Memorial Hospitals and in her joint role with South West London.
With over 30 years’ NHS experience, Elaine has held a number of senior nursing and managerial roles at major London teaching hospitals, as well as in community services and NHS commissioning.