Industry expert

Diane Sarkar
Mid Essex, Southend and Basildon Hospitals NHS FT , Chief Nursing Officer
Previously, Diane was Director of Nursing for Basildon hospital for 6 years. Diane’s experience spans the NHS and private healthcare with a focus on developing and improving the quality of care for patients. Diane has worked in large acute hospitals working in operational and corporate management positions. She has been instrumental in the creation and development of new corporate clinical governance structures and organisational culture change and is executive lead for regulation and compliance. She has played a pivotal role in turning an organisation from “special measures” to a “Good” rating with the CQC. Diane is passionate about improving clinical care and the patient experience by developing and empowering staff to lead from the front.