Joanne Smith

Background

About Joanne Smith

I am a conscientious and professional individual with extensive experience in healthcare, achieved as a commissioner in the NHS. As a highly organised and motivated person with excellent communication skills, I have a proven track record of team working and project management which has delivered excellent results. I have extensive experience in networking, engaging and maintaining successful long term relationships with professionals and managers across health and social care settings. I am skilled in dealing with problems in a resourceful manner with a clear logical mind and solution focussed approach to reaching agreement through negotiation I am an experienced project leader and am proficient in writing business cases to attract funding and developing opportunities for service development. I have a solid background in finance with practical experience of audit and budget management. After many years in the NHS I am seeking a new challenge which will utilise my skill set and friendly professional manner, whilst providing the opportunity to develop new skills.