Strategic Clinical Commissioning: What is it and why is it a great career choice

Date
Wednesday, 12 November 2025
Time
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location
Exton Park, Chester
Dr Fiona Lemmens
On CampusResearchFaculty of Health, Medicine and Society

HEALTH AND WELLBEING RESEARCH AND KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE INSTITUTE 
Masterclass/lecture availability (Autumn/Winter 2025)

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Location: CML016 Cinema Room, Chester School of Education, Exton Park Campus

Name: Dr Fiona Lemmens 

Biography: Associate Medical Director for Transformation and Deputy Medical Director, NHS Cheshire and Merseyside

Synopsis

An overview of the role of Integrated Care Boards and where strategic commissioning fits into the NHS landscape. Why I love being a GP and what it has taught me that helps in my role as Associate Medical Director for the ICB in Cheshire and Merseyside
Outline of the career path to becoming a medical leader in strategic commissioning.

How to get here

Exton Park is centrally located in Chester, and accessible via the M53, A483, A41, A56, and public transport from the city centre.

Address

University of Chester, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 4BJ

The Greenway Gate, accessible between 7am – 9pm with your University pass, is located at the back of the overflow car park and is the nearest point of access to the Millennium Greenway cycle path that connects to routes throughout the city.

Bache train station is a 15-minute walk from Exton Park and Chester railway station is a 20-minute walk. Arriva 1A and Arriva 1 run frequent services that stop with a short walk to Exton Park. All three Park and Ride routes, PR1, PR2 and PR3 have connections within walking distance to Exton Park.

Parking on campus is limited, so we recommend using public transport and/or walking if possible.