Peter Grace

I am a Registered Nurse and experienced healthcare leader with more than 25 years' experience across acute, emergency, urgent and community services within the NHS. Having progressed from frontline nursing roles to Deputy Director level, I have built my career around delivering safe, high-quality care whilst supporting services to adapt and improve in an increasingly challenging healthcare environment. My background combines strong clinical leadership with operational and strategic management.

I have led large multidisciplinary teams, managed significant budgets and overseen complex service portfolios, always with a focus on maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and experience. I am particularly passionate about service improvement and innovation. Much of my recent career has focused on developing new models of care, including digital health and virtual services, helping patients access the right care at the right time while supporting wider NHS priorities around quality, efficiency and sustainability.

I believe successful leadership is about supporting people, building trust and creating the conditions for teams to thrive. Throughout my career I have remained clinically grounded and committed to delivering the best possible outcomes for patients, carers and communities.

Disability Analyst - Maximus UK

(2026)

Undertaking functional health assessments on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions, requiring detailed clinical assessment, evidence-based decision-making and production of high-quality reports. The role has further strengthened my assessment, communication and analytical skills while drawing on my extensive clinical background.

Deputy Director, Directorate Manager and Senior Operational Leadership Roles - Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

(2020 - 2026)

Held a number of senior leadership positions across community and intermediate care services, providing strategic and operational leadership for large multidisciplinary teams and complex service portfolios.

• Leading community services delivering care across a range of pathways and settings.
• Managing service performance, workforce planning, recruitment and organisational change.
• Holding accountability for budgets, governance, risk management and quality assurance.
• Supporting Board reporting and providing assurance on performance, patient safety and service quality.
• Leading improvement programmes focused on enhancing patient outcomes, staff experience and operational efficiency.
• Working collaboratively with system partners to support delivery of local and national priorities.
• Reduced Emergency Department attendances among care home, nursing home and domiciliary care patients by 60%

Matron and Transformation Lead - Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

(2017 - 2020)

Led the development of innovative digital health services from pilot through to full operational delivery.

• Establishing and leading a nurse-led digital health service.
• Developing virtual models of care and remote clinical assessment pathways.
• Building multidisciplinary teams and supporting service growth.
• Working with care homes and community services to improve access to urgent clinical support.
• Supporting reduced avoidable hospital attendance through earlier intervention and alternative care pathways.
• Ensuring patient safety and robust governance remained central to service development.
• Led a service that improved staff retention and workforce satisfaction, reduced Emergency Department attendances among care home, nursing home and domiciliary care patients, and achieved national recognition through an HSJ Award for Patient Safety Initiative of the Year.

Matron and Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

(2014 - 2017)

Provided senior clinical leadership across acute medical and emergency care services, balancing operational performance with the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care.

• Leadership of frontline clinical teams and operational performance.
• Oversight of patient safety, complaints, incidents and quality improvement activity.
• Workforce planning, recruitment and staff development.
• Supporting delivery of national urgent and emergency care standards.
• Maintaining clinical practice alongside leadership responsibilities.

Registered Nurse, Charge Nurse and Emergency Nurse Practitioner - Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

(2000 - 2014)

Progressed through a range of increasingly senior clinical and leadership roles across trauma, orthopaedics and emergency care.

• Progression from healthcare support worker and newly qualified nurse into senior nursing leadership positions.
• Coordinating busy emergency care environments and multidisciplinary teams.
• Developing advanced assessment, clinical decision-making and leadership capabilities.
• Delivering safe and effective care in demanding clinical settings.
• Supporting patients and families through often complex and challenging circumstances.

Diploma - Professional Studies in Nursing - Manchester University

Level 6 - Autonomous Practice in Emergency Care - Manchester University

Level 6 - Emergency Care Studies - Manchester University

Level 6 - Preparation for Mentorship - Manchester University