Julian Hartley
Chief Executive
“UHSM is one of the most respected research and teaching hospitals in the country, so I am delighted to be here working alongside nationally and internationally recognised consultants and a dedicated and talented team of staff on all levels. Together we are working to ensure an excellent experience for all our patients."
Julian Hartley
Chief Executive
Julian started his career in the NHS as a general management trainee working in the North East of England. Following his training, he worked in a number of NHS management posts in Middlesborough, Durham and Newcastle working in hospital, health authority and regional level. His first Board Director appointment was at North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Trust where he was responsible for planning, operations and strategy.
After two years in this post, Julian moved across the Pennines to take up his first Chief Executive post at Tameside and Glossop PCT. He led the PCT for three years during which time he took it to three star status, developed new Primary Care Centres and managed the PCT’s involvement in the Shipman inquiry. Julian stayed in the North West to move to his previous position as Chief Executive at Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He also chairs the North West Leadership Academy which is developing NHS leaders across the region.
Nora Ann Heery BSSc IPFA
Director of Finance and Deputy Chief Executive
Nora Ann has five years experience as an Acute Director of Finance at Aintree Hospital NHS Trust and seven years experience as Director of Finance in Community Mental Health Trust.
She joined the NHS as a National Finance Trainee in 1983 after gaining a BSC in Economics. She is a member of the Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.
Brendan Ryan FRCSE FCEM 
Medical Director
Brendan has been with the Trust since 1987, and started work as an A&E consultant in 1992. As well as continuing his work in emergency care, as the Trust’s Medical Director, Brendan provides medical leadership to the Trust’s management board.
Mandy Bailey RGN RSCN
Chief Nurse
Mandy has held a variety of clinical and managerial roles in Acute Hospitals, most recently at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust. She is a registered general and children’s nurse. Mandy provides professional and clinical nursing leadership and is responsible for the delivery of the infection control and patient experience agendas.
Karen James
Chief Operating Officer & Senior Information Risk Officer
Karen James joined the Trust as Chief Operating Officer in June 2009. She was previously Executive Director of Operations and Service Improvement for Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Karen began her NHS career as a nurse and worked in a number of nursing and general management roles in Greater Manchester hospitals before becoming Executive Director of Operations and Performance at The Pennine Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, prior to moving to Aintree.
Anita Wainwright
Director of Human Resources
& Organisational Development
Anita joined UHSM in January 2012. She was previously the Director of People and Organisational Development at Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. She has held senior roles at the Environment Agency and has worked at Co-operative Insurance and British Gas. Anita is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Personnel and Development.