Nirusha Govender
Associate Director for Pharmacy Workforce, Quality and Safety,
NHS Kent and Medway ICB
Nirusha Govender is an award-winning senior NHS leader with over 25 years’ experience across clinical pharmacy, public health, quality, and patient safety. As Associate Director for Pharmacy Workforce, Quality & Safety at NHS Kent and Medway ICB, she leads system-wide governance integration, quality improvement and strategic pharmacy workforce planning aligned to national priorities. She is a contributor to a recent Routledge publication and a 2022 HSJ Patient Safety Award winner for medicines optimisation in special schools. A committed NHS MIND mentor/coach and STEM ambassador, Nirusha champions equity, integration, and #LeadershipWithPurpose to challenge the status quo and drive compassionate, patient-centred care.
Sessions
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12-Oct-2025Public Health & Wellbeing ForumService innovation through pharmacy workforce transformation: medicines optimisation in special schools
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12-Oct-2025Professional Development & Careers TheatrePractical advice for building a portfolio career
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