Members of the Group Board are required to make an annual declaration of any interests which they have.
In addition, Group Board members are required to provide an update during the year should a new interest arise, or an interest cease. Where the interest ceases, the information will be held on the record for a period of at least six months.
Ingrid Barker, Group Chair for NBT and UHBW
- Governor, University of Gloucestershire.
- Member of the Faculty of TPC Health – a coaching company working predominantly in the NHS and Social Care (since January 2024).
- Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Gloucestershire.
- Membership to the UHA steering group.
Maria Kane, Group Chief Executive for NBT and UHBW
- Advisory Group Member of CHKS, a provider of healthcare intelligence and quality improvement services.
- Visiting Professor to the University of the West of England.
- Trustee of Help to Create Hope Charity.
- Bristol Deputy Lieutenant.
Glyn Howells, Hospital Managing Director for NBT
- Nothing to declare.
Jenny Lewis, Group Chief People and Culture Officer
- Nothing to declare.
Neil Darvill, Group Chief Digital Information Officer (non-voting position)
- Wife works as a senior manager for the Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) Integrated Care Board (ICB).
- Stepbrother is an employee of North Bristol NHS Trust, working in the Endoscopy Team.
Neil Kemsley, Group Chief Finance and Estates Officer
- Appointed to support the Independent Review into Maternity Services at Nottingham University Hospitals Trust, being led by Donna Ockenden, through NBD Kemsley Ltd, his own personal services company.
- Shareholder in NBD Kemsley Ltd.
- Wife works for Children’s Hospice Southwest.
Paula Clarke, Group Formation Officer (non-voting position)
- Associate Consultant for the Leadership Centre in Northern Ireland.
Professor Steve Hams, Group Chief Nursing and Improvement Officer
- Visiting Professor, University of the West of England.
- Director, Curhams Limited (dormant company).
- Independent Trustee and Chair of the Infection Prevention Society.
- Associate Non-Executive Director, Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care Board.
- Husband is employed by Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- Affiliate Member, Bristol and Avon St John Priory Group.
- External Examiner – School of Nursing BPP University
Professor Stuart Walker, Hospital Managing Director for UHBW
- Nothing to declare.
Professor Tim Whittlestone, Group Chief Medical and Innovation Officer
- Director of Bristol Urology Associates Ltd: undertakes occasional private practice (Urology Specialty) at company office, outside of NBT contracted hours.
- Wife is an employee of the Trust.
- Director of 3RO Ltd (providing medical advice to international NGOs etc).
- Chair of Bristol Health Partners Board.
- Deputy Chair of Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire (SWAG) Cancer Alliance.
Linda Kennedy, Group Non-Executive Director
- Nothing to declare.
Marc Griffiths, Group Non-Executive Director (non-voting position)
- Director of the Council of Deans
- Pro-Vice Chancellor for Regional Partnerships, Engagement and Innovation, University of the West of England, Bristol
- Member of the Health and Wellbeing Board, Bristol City Council (One City)
- Member of Futures West
- South Gloucestershire One Partnership Board
- Vice Chair, City of Bristol College
- Chair of the University Alliance Places, Partnership and Nations and Regions Innovation Network
Martin Sykes, Group Non-Executive Director
- Non-Executive Member and Deputy Chair, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly and Devon ICB Cluster
Poku Osei, Group Non-Executive Director
- Non-Executive Director, Business West
- Court Member, University of Bristol
- Director and Principal Consultant, Merop Consulting Ltd (Bristol)
- Founder and Director, Babbasa (Bristol)
Richard Gaunt, Group Non-Executive Director
- Nothing to declare.
Roy Shubhabrata, Group Non-Executive Director
- Director, HelpAge International UK
- Director, Age UK Bath and North East Somerset Limited
- Director, Age UK
- Chief Executive, Healthinnova Limited
- Member of National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) Public Health Research funding committee
- Director of Forceteck Ltd
Professor Sarah Purdy, Group Non-Executive Director
- Professor Emeritus, University of Bristol.
- Fellow of the Royal College of General Practitioners.
- Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
- Trustee, Barts Charity.
Indirect Interests (i.e. through association of another individual e.g. close family member or relative) via Graham Rich who is:
- Chair, Armada Topco Limited.
- Chair, EHC Holdings Topco Limited.
Shawn Smith, Non-Executive Director for NBT
- Governor of City of Bristol College.
- Trustee of Frank Water.
- Elim Housing Association (Board member).
- Non-Executive Director, Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
- Trustee of The Green House Project.
Sue Balcombe, Non-Executive Director for UHBW
- Nothing to declare.
If you would like to know any more about the process please contact the Trust Secretary by email on trust.secretary@nbt.nhs.uk