Izabela Davies
Hospital Director | Senior Healthcare Leader
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About
Dynamic and results-driven healthcare leader with over 14 years of progressive experience across multiple hospital departments, including endoscopy, emergency, surgery, cardiology, neurology, and endocrinology. Proven expertise in strategic hospital operations, clinical governance, regulatory compliance (JAG & CQC), and multidisciplinary leadership. Recognised for driving quality improvement initiatives, achieving accreditations, optimising patient care pathways, and mentoring future leaders.
Actively involved in national training through the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) to shape the next generation of endoscopy leaders. Dedicated to aligning operational efficiency with the hospital's mission of delivering safe, effective, and patient-centred care.
Experience
Endoscopy Lead Nurse - Nuffield Health – Brentwood - Brentwood
(2024-03)
- Lead daily operations of the endoscopy department, overseeing compliance, governance, and patient safety.
- Chair departmental meetings, drive service improvements, and liaise with executive teams on resource allocation.
- Spearheaded preparations for JAG accreditation, ensuring regulatory readiness and high-quality standards.
- Oversaw workforce planning, recruitment, and staff performance management.
- Delivered strategic service improvements through policy redesign and operational efficiency initiatives.
Endoscopy Lead Nurse - Spire London East Hospital – Ilford - Ilford
(2020-02 - 2024-03)
- Directed departmental operations, managing budgets, staffing, and patient flow.
- Enhanced compliance and safety outcomes through audits and multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Improved staff retention and engagement through training, recognition, and development programmes.
- Strengthened interdepartmental collaboration with pharmacy, infection control, and surgical teams.
Disability Analyst - Marylebone Assessment Centre
(2012 - 2020)
Key focus: patient safety, procedural efficiency, cancer screening, MDT collaboration, and quality care delivery.
Specialist Screening Practitioner - BHR Hospitals
(2012 - 2020)
Key focus: patient safety, procedural efficiency, cancer screening, MDT collaboration, and quality care delivery.
Staff Nurse (Endoscopy, Surgical & Dementia Care) - BHR Hospitals & Abbey Care Complex
(2012 - 2020)
Key focus: patient safety, procedural efficiency, cancer screening, MDT collaboration, and quality care delivery.
Education
Leadership & Management - Leap Programme (2022)
Specialist Screening Practitioner Module (Degree Level) - Specialist Screening - Liverpool John Moores University (2018 - 2018)
Diploma in Adult Nursing - Adult Nursing - London South Bank University (2012 - 2012)
JAG Leadership & Compliance Courses (ENDO 1–3) - Health Education England (2021 - 2025)
PSPA (Practice Supervisor & Assessor) - Practice Supervision & Assessment - Anglia Ruskin University (2024 - 2024)
