Michelle Arrowsmith

Background

About Michelle Arrowsmith

Committed to making a positive difference delivering better outcomes in healthcare for those we serve. Supporting improvement and innovation from a basis of experience, evidence and curiosity through encouraging others to embrace change to grow and deliver. With a breadth and depth of knowledge and experience across the healthcare industry stemming from a clinical background, and operational management and strategic leadership career across the UK, Australia and New Zealand within public sector healthcare organisations, professional bodies, and NGOs. Proven track record of delivering improved patient/family focused care by consistently driving performance excellence and quality in a politically dynamic and financially controlled environment. Championing collaboration and partnerships to support a people/patient focus for positive outcomes. Strong leadership, with a strong sense of service and social ethical responsibility balanced with commercial acumen. Resilient individual with courage, integrity and determination required to deliver in an ever changing and challenging environment. KEY STRENGTHS AND SKILLS: • System leadership within the health and social care sector (UK, AU, NZ) • Experience as a board member and working to boards • Stakeholder engagement and collaboration • Strategic thinker and influencer, able to deliver operational grip • Transformation and turnaround experience • Change management skills (including PMO) • Able to build and maintain Executive and Clinician relationships • Cross function and organisation integration at system level • Navigating political environments and machinery of government • Commercial and business management skills • Community engagement and applying real lived experience • Experience of different cultures, indigenous populations and health inequities I invite you to connect.