Michelle Tempest

Michelle Tempest is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in health, education, and social care. As a partner at Candesic since January 2004, Michelle specializes in integrating services for a diverse range of clients, including investors and the public sector. Additional roles include serving on the Digital Health Council at the Royal Society of Medicine and as a Non-Executive Director at Cognitant Group Limited, where focus lies on improving patient engagement through virtual reality education. Michelle also lectures on medical law and ethics at the University of Cambridge and has held various clinical roles, including psychiatrist at Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Other notable positions include Operating Expert at Blume Equity and Clinical Advisor for NHS England. Michelle's background encompasses both clinical practice and policy engagement, complemented by a history of political involvement as a parliamentary candidate for the Conservative Party. Education was obtained at the University of Cambridge and Croydon High School.