Appointed 8 November 2021, Chief Nursing Officer from 15 July 2023

Debra commenced her Nursing career in Wolverhampton in 1987, she then went on to train as a Midwife, qualifying in 1992.

Debra has worked across the Black Country in her Midwifery capacity, before returning to Wolverhampton and undertaking a variety of Senior Leadership roles including Head of Midwifery, Head of Nursing - Planned Care Division and then as Deputy Chief Nurse.

Debra returned to the Trust in November 2021 following 3 years working in the Welsh Healthcare System at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board as both Nurse Director for Acute Services across North Wales and for a period as the Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery for the Health Board.

Debra has led on a range of service transformations throughout her career including service reorganisations and expansions.