NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
John O'Dowd has a diverse work experience in the healthcare sector. John has held various roles in different organizations, including NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, Dr Mills & Partners, Gorbals Health & Care Centre, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, and NHS Education for Scotland.
At NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, they worked as a Clinical Director and Consultant in Public Health Medicine, focusing on strategic planning and leadership for primary care and community services. John also served as a General Practitioner at Dr Mills & Partners, gaining experience in cognitive therapy and general consulting.
In their roles at NHS Ayrshire and Arran, John worked as a Child Health Commissioner, Deputy Director of Public Health and Head of Healthcare and Governance Public Health, and Consultant in Public Health Medicine. These positions involved leadership in areas such as child health, screening, and health and social care integration.
Additionally, John worked as a Consultant Specialist at The University of Melbourne, where they evaluated a new operating model for regional healthcare, and as a Consultant in Public Health Medicine at NHS Ayrshire and Arran, focusing on population health.
Earlier in their career, John was a NES Higher Professional Fellow in General Practice at NHS Education for Scotland. During this time, they worked as a GP, completed a masters, and trained as a cognitive therapist.
Overall, John O'Dowd's work experience demonstrates their expertise and leadership in public health medicine, primary care, and community services.
John O'Dowd earned a Bachelor of Science degree with Honours in Physiology (intercalated) from the University of Glasgow in 1993. John went on to obtain an MB ChB with Honours (Medical Doctor) from the same institution in 1996. In 2005, they completed a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with distinction, also at the University of Glasgow. Additionally, in 2003, they received a Postgraduate Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy from Queen Margaret University. John further pursued their education by earning a Doctorate in Medical Research (MD) with a focus on Primary care and public health from the University of Glasgow in 2013. John has also obtained certifications including CCST in Public Health Medicine in 2009 and Certified in General Medical Practice in 2003, both from the General Medical Council.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is the UK’s largest provider of NHS health care services. It serves an immediate population of 1.2 million plus provides specialist regional services to more than half of Scotland’s population. The geographical area covered is diverse; from the major city of Glasgow, large and small towns, villages and some rural districts; and encompasses 8 local authority areas from East Dunbartonshire to Inverclyde. Services are delivered in 25 major hospitals, 10 specialist units and 60 health centres and clinics. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is currently completing an £842m capital investment programme which saw the opening in 2015 of the new Queen Elizabeth University Hospital campus, which is the largest acute hospital campus in the UK and one of the most advanced in Europe. Over the last five years the Board has also completed investment programmes to deliver the new West of Scotland Beatson Cancer Centre, new Victoria Hospital, new Stobhill Hospital and the new Southern General Maternity Unit, all as part of a comprehensive modernisation programme for acute services.