Joseph Mcardle
Deputy Head of Marketing and Professional Development
A Registered Nurse and Lecturer Practitioner and Innovation Leader with extensive experience in strategic economic development, project management, and health service management and education commissioning. Demonstrated expertise in leading large-scale funded programmes, developing strategic partnerships, and driving innovation within the healthcare, social care and education sectors. Proven ability to secure significant funding, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver impactful healthcare solutions. Committed to enhancing healthcare delivery through digital transformation and real-world validation studies.
International Health Service Management teaching on Managing Finance in Health and Care Organisations, Leadership and Management in Healthcare, Commissioning Health and Care Services alongside Innovation in Health and Social Care.
Strategic Leadership and Innovation: Led the Digital Solutions Priority One Research and Development programme, securing £3.1m in funding and supporting SMEs in digital transformation. Directed both the Health Matters Economic Development programme, aiding SMEs in entering the health and social care market. Led National Network of Health Education Commissioners across the UK inform development
Project and Program Management: Project Director for multiple high-value initiatives, including the West Mercia Rural 5G trial and testbed and a prescribing training program that genterated £370 of income. Expertise in managing complex budgets and coordinating with national and international partners. Role of Knowledge Echange to enhance educational experiences.
Evaluation and Research: Spearheaded evaluation studies for health use cases in rural connectivity trials and contributed to significant reports and awards.
Role and sucess of Personal Health Budgets and Self Managing Teams, demonstrating the value and impact of innovative health care models.
Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships including collaborative organisational leadership and governance
Technology Enhanced Care using digital tools - Augmented Reality in Healthcare, Open Innovation in Health and Social Care.