Lara-Susan James is an experienced professional currently serving as an Assessment Manager at UKAS since November 2023. Prior to this role, Lara-Susan held positions such as Quality Manager at the National Imaging Academy Wales and Quality & Clinical Operations Manager at Cutest - The Skin Specialists. With a robust nursing background, Lara-Susan's experience spans various roles at Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, including Senior Research Nurse and Staff Nurse in critical and specialized care units. Additionally, Lara-Susan has a solid foundation in administration and project management from earlier positions at UBS Global Asset Management, Credit Suisse First Boston, Mace Ltd, and UUNET. Lara-Susan holds a BSc in Nursing from Cardiff University and has completed various certifications, including ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor Training and IOSH Managing Safety.