Formed in 2001 in bringing together mental health and physical health services and staff, the Trust has developed and flourished.  There has been continuity and stability in leadership meaning that long term planning and purpose is clear within the organisation. Taking over as CEO in 2011, Julian has focused on accountability, building trust and developing/maintaining a healthy work place culture.

With challenge from non-executive directors in 2012 the executive team embarked on involving staff, getting the basics right and responding to what staff were saying needed changing/developing.

Since this point many initiatives and approaches have  improved quality, staff involvement, leadership and driven increasing amount of innovation.

Julian described his career starting in the probation sector and his impact as a leader And the increasing need to look at solutions in other industries that we can adapt into healthcare.

https://www.berkshirehealthcare.nhs.uk

Matthew Winn, podcast host and an experienced leader in healthcare in the UK.