14 | THE BIG PITCH Professor Sir Stephen Powis National Medical Director of NHS England Stephen Powis is the National Medical Director of NHS England, he is also the Professor of Renal Medicine at University College London. Previously he was Medical Director (and latterly Group Chief Medical Officer) of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust from 2006 to 2018. Professor Powis was also a member of the governing body of Merton Clinical Commissioning Group for five years and a Director of Healthcare Services Laboratories LLP. He is a past Chairman of the Association of UK Universities Sir Stephen has played a key role in the NHS response to the COVID-19 pandemic. He has been a member of the Scientific Advisory Group on Emergencies (SAGE) since February 2020 and has advised senior ministers within HM Government throughout the pandemic. He is the NHS England national director responsible for the deployment of COVID antiviral therapeutics. Sir Stephen was knighted in the 2022 Queen’s Birthday Honours List for services to the NHS, particularly during COVID-19. Dame Ruth May Chief Nursing Officer for England Ruth enjoyed national appointments with NHS Improvement and Monitor, as well as regional and trust leadership roles, before becoming the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for England in January 2019. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Ruth led the nursing, midwifery and care professions’ response in England and led collaborative work with UK CNO colleagues, the NMC and trade unions. She is passionate about nurturing the next generation of NHS nursing and midwifery leaders and encouraging professional development opportunities. This includes advocating for improved mental health awareness, championing volunteer activity and she is a vocal supporter of increasing diversity across the NHS. X: @CNOEngland / #teamCNO Speakers and Panellists
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