She later qualified as a Health Visitor and worked in the community. Elaine was Executive Director of Nursing for ten years in two NHS Trusts and one private company, leading on infection prevention and control,... read moreand clinical governance in all three posts. She completed her PhD on creating workplace jurisdiction for new roles before moving into an academic role. Elaine is currently an Associate Professor, teaching Leadership and Service Improvement at London South Bank University. Elaine is also a Non-Executive Director at Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.