Tom Micklewright

Medical Director at ORCHA

Tom Micklewright has a diverse work experience in the healthcare industry. Tom started their career as a Medical Doctor at NHS in 2012, where they assessed, diagnosed, and managed patients' health needs, as well as maintained clinical practice and knowledge. Tom then worked as a Medical Advisor at OMRON Group from May 2022 to March 2023.

From 2015 to 2018, Tom held various roles at the British Medical Association, including Chairman of the BMA GP Trainee Subcommittee and Mersey Representative, where they represented GP trainees' interests in terms of education, training, and conditions of service.

In 2016, they founded Head Salad Ltd. and served as the Chief Executive Officer until February 2020. In this role, they developed an evidence-based curriculum to educate children and young people in mental health self-care and basic cognitive-behavioral therapy.

From 2016 to 2018, Tom was a Clinical Entrepreneur Fellow at NHS England and a Medical Leadership Fellow at Health Education North West. These positions allowed him to gain experience in medical leadership and entrepreneurship within the healthcare sector.

At Push Doctor, Tom held multiple roles between 2018 and 2021, including Associate Medical Director, Medical Officer, and Clinical Safety Officer. Tom worked closely with senior leaders to develop digital product strategies and project managed cross-functional digital health projects. Tom also played a significant role in improving the company's clinical governance framework and clinical safety activities.

From 2020 to present, Tom has been working at ORCHA as a Medical Director and Digital Health Consultant. In these roles, they managed a multi-disciplinary team of clinical experts, developed organizational and clinical strategies, and ensured compliance with digital clinical safety standards.

Currently, Tom is employed by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside as the ICB Clinical Lead for Digital Transformation in Primary Care since May 2023.

Aside from their healthcare roles, Tom was also invited as the Master of Ceremonies for the International Women's Day Conference of the Women Leaders Association in March 2020, showcasing their advocacy for equality and diversity.

Overall, Tom Micklewright has a wealth of experience in clinical practice, medical leadership, digital health, and clinical governance.

Tom Micklewright began their education in 2007 at Newcastle University, where they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Medicine. Tom attended Newcastle University until 2012, completing their undergraduate studies.

In 2016, Tom started their Master's Degree in Healthcare Leadership at the University of Birmingham. Tom also pursued the Senior Healthcare Leadership Award at the NHS Leadership Academy during the same period. These programs lasted until 2018, indicating that Tom devoted two years to furthering their education in healthcare leadership.

Tom continued to expand their knowledge and skills by obtaining additional certifications. In April 2017, they completed the Child Safeguarding Level 3 certification through West Cheshire CCG. Furthermore, in May 2021, Tom acquired the Executive Mini MBA Accelerator certification from In Professional Development (INPD).

In 2021, Tom decided to pursue a Postgraduate Degree in Business Administration and Management, General at the University of Chester. Tom enrolled in this program in 2021 and is expected to complete it in 2022.

Overall, Tom Micklewright 's educational journey demonstrates their commitment to healthcare leadership, as well as their desire to explore other fields such as business administration and management.

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Timeline

  • Medical Director

    March, 2022 - present

  • Digital Health Consultant and Clinical Lead

    November, 2020