Emily Wighton
About Emily ...
Emily is a seasoned pharmacy professional with over 20 years of experience in various healthcare settings. She has held numerous clinical and NHS senior management roles and is dedicated to mentoring and professional development, having completed an MSc in Health Policy and a Darzi Fellowship in healthcare leadership. Emily is known for her proactive, approachable nature and strong social responsibility, consistently building and leading high-performing teams.
Throughout her career, Emily has been demonstrated excellent leadership and program management skills, coupled with proficiency in budget management and problem-solving. Her career highlights include:
- Developing a support system for integrated care to enhance population health capabilities and design new care models using data-driven clinical improvements.
- Establishing a Clinical Assessment Service during Covid-19, training over 200 pharmacists to handle NHS111 medication queries remotely.
- Implementing the EHCH framework in 14 integrated care systems, reducing hospital admissions from care homes and incorporating the model into the NHS Long Term Plan.
Emily is also an active contributor to the healthcare field through publications and presentations and is a dedicated member of professional organizations. Her extensive experience and skills underscore her commitment to reducing health inequalities, improving patient outcomes, and advancing healthcare services.
