PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
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Work History
Education
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Nurse

KEVIN JOSEPH JOPLIN

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT)
Mackay,QLD
KEVIN JOSEPH JOPLIN
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience

Clinical Nurse Leader with 10+ years of progressive experience in acute care, risk management, quality improvement and healthcare governance. MBA-qualified strategist combining clinical expertise with evidence-based leadership to drive organisational transformation and patient safety excellence. Proven track record delivering measurable clinical outcomes through enterprise-wide quality frameworks, staff development and continuous improvement initiatives.

Work History

Deputy Clinical Practitioner (Band 7) – Urgent Community Response (UCR)

3 Months
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT) | 03.2026 - 06.2026
  • Autonomous caseload holder conducting holistic clinical/psycho-social assessments for urgent community patients; develops/delivers individualised treatment plans, avoiding admissions; senior reviews of unwell patients with interventions/referrals; expert MDT collaboration across health/social care.
  • Led UCR operations preventing unnecessary admissions via crisis intervention/early discharge planning; achieved 15% readmission reduction across complex caseloads
  • Supervised junior staff to enhance competencies; contributed to audits and service development to improve clinical outcomes and safety.
  • Delivered timely EPR documentation; managed risks and escalations; promoted self-management strategies in a fast-paced 365-day service.

District Nurse

8 Months
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 01.2025 - 09.2025
  • Achieved 94% patient satisfaction, 15% readmission reduction, prevented 45+ avoidable admissions annually (£180K cost savings through early intervention and community-based care management)
  • Led complex caseload of 30+ patients, delivering advanced assessments, case management and specialist interventions in community settings
  • Supervised Band 5 nurses, healthcare assistants, and student nurses; mentored 6 nursing students to qualification through clinical supervision and promotion of evidence-based practice
  • Conducted comprehensive holistic assessments, developed individualized care plans, and monitored patient progress with evidence-based interventions to ensure quality care

Clinical Safety Lead

4 Months
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust | 08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Led NHFT clinical safety governance; developed/maintained quality systems; conducted incident investigations and audits to identify safety concerns and enhance protocols; trained staff on risk minimisation; embedded learning from SIs/complaints; supported CQC compliance through policy review and benchmarking to align with best practices; reported safety metrics and trends to executive team to inform decision-making and drive improvements. Achieved 28% incident reduction via enhanced reporting frameworks; managed safety audits (95% closure); trained 200+ staff (92% competency)
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Healthcare Risk Manager

1 Year
NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) | 07.2023 - 07.2024
  • Designed and implemented enterprise-wide Risk Management Framework serving 1M+ population, establishing systematic processes for identifying, assessing and mitigating organizational risks across all ICB directorates
  • Aligned operational risk processes with board objectives using MBA expertise in strategic planning and governance; developed governance frameworks and quality improvement initiatives in line with NHS England standards
  • Trained 200+ staff on risk management and patient safety protocols, resulting in 41% improvement in safety reporting compliance
  • Managed internal audit programme (18 activities, 95% recommendation closure rate) and implemented Counter Fraud Policy, conducting 12 investigations that recovered £67K in fraudulent claims

Deputy Clinical Site Manager

1 Year 6 Months
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust | 11.2021 - 05.2023
  • Oversaw operations for 600+ bed hospital with £85M budget, optimising patient flow and coordinating multi-disciplinary efforts to enhance service delivery
  • Led bed management system implementation across Trust; developed executive dashboards with KPIs on capacity, flow and quality metrics for Board strategic oversight; coordinated 50+ consultants and clinical leads
  • Coordinated 150+ daily operational decisions as primary contact for external organisations and commissioning teams, implementing NHS England protocols for critical incidents to ensure patient safety
  • Managed 150+ daily operational decisions as primary contact for external organisations, ambulance services and commissioning teams; implemented NHS England escalation protocols for critical incidents
  • Applied MBA analytical frameworks (completed concurrently during role) to balance operational priorities during high-pressure periods
  • Mentored 12 junior nurses, enhancing team efficiency and contributing to high patient satisfaction rates in postoperative care

Deputy Ward Manager — Head and Neck Cancer Ward

7 Months
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust | 04.2021 - 11.2021
  • Led specialist nursing team (26 staff) overseeing care for 150+ cancer patients annually; ensured adherence to clinical guidelines and evidence-based cancer care pathways
  • Achieved 94% cancer pathway compliance, 18% patient experience improvement, 23% treatment delay reduction, 89% staff engagement score
  • Managed performance, competency assessments and appraisals; conducted clinical audits and implemented data-driven interventions that contributed to Trust CQC "Good" rating.
  • Supervised 30-bed surgical ward and managed complex cases, including tracheostomy care, wound management, and post-operative recovery, enhancing patient care quality.

Clinical Educator / Practice Development Nurse

1 Year 4 Months
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust | 12.2019 - 04.2021
  • Designed and implemented Trust-wide training for 180+ staff across 15 departments, applying adult learning theories to enhance curriculum effectiveness
  • Achieved 91% satisfaction score and 27% competency improvement through targeted evaluations of educational effectiveness via audit and benchmarking
  • Mentored 278 Band 5 nurses toward qualifications, providing clinical supervision that facilitated professional development and career advancement

Emergency Care Assessment Staff Nurse

1 Year 7 Months
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust | 05.2018 - 12.2019
  • Executed comprehensive nursing duties in fast-paced emergency care setting; assessed and triaged 25-30 patients per shift, managing 120+ daily attendances
  • Maintained 98% triage accuracy, zero clinical incidents across 24 months using Manchester Triage System; contributed to 12% waiting time reductio
  • Delivered patient-centered care, ensuring safety and comfort during treatments and procedures.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses to optimize therapeutic outcomes.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Accident & Emergency Nurse

1 Year 3 Months
Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India | 10.2015 - 01.2017
  • Executed rapid patient assessments to swiftly identify urgent medical needs in high-volume emergency department
  • Delivered life-saving interventions, including CPR and advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS), to stabilize critically ill patients
  • Managed trauma cases including hemorrhage control, fracture splinting and multi-trauma coordination

Education

Senior Nursing Development Program - Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training

NHS England

Multiple modules completed Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training | Continuing Professional Development in quality improvement methodologies | Evidence-based practice implementation | NSQHS Orientation (online learning completed)

Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Strategic Planning and Digital Transformation in Healthcare

University of Bradford | United Kingdom | 12-2023
  • Specialised in Strategic Planning and Digital Transformation in Healthcare. Completed part-time whilst working full-time in NHS Band 6-7 roles. Key coursework: Accounting & Economics (71%), Leadership for Transformational Change (68%), MBA Management Project (73%, Distinction), Digital Health and Informatics (60%), Technology and Innovation (65%). Uniquely positioned to translate clinical insights into business strategy, bridging clinical teams and executive leadership.

Clinical Leadership Programme - Advanced clinical leadership development

NHS Leadership Academy | 01-2022

Advanced clinical leadership development; strategic thinking in healthcare; change management principles; contemporary leadership behaviours.

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) - Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Mental Health, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Pathology, Nursing Research and Management

Manipal University | India | 01-2015
  • Comprehensive four-year programme.

Skills

Advanced clinical assessment | Medication management & administration | Wound care & tissue viability | Catheterisation & continence care | Venepuncture & cannulation | End-of-life & palliative care | Dementia care | Infection prevention & control | Trauma & orthopaedic care | Surgical recovery management
Quality
Safety & Governance
Quality improvement methodologies
Clinical audit & risk mitigation | Patient safety & incident investigation | Clinical governance frameworks
Healthcare accreditation processes | Continuous improvement initiatives | Evidence-based practice implementation
Leadership & Strategic Management
Crisis intervention
Strategic planning | Change management & transformation | Staff supervision
mentoring & appraisal | Performance management & KPI optimisation | Budget oversight & resource allocation | Team leadership & motivation | Board-level presentations & executive communication
Telehealth Implementation
Patient Care Technology | Clinical Documentation Tools | Clinical Data Management || Clinical Performance Metrics || Remote Patient Monitoring
Emotionally intelligent & resilient | Problem-solving & critical thinking | Excellent written & verbal communication | Cultural competence | Adaptable to changing healthcare demands | Commitment to evidence-based practice

Certification

  • Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) — Active Registration, NMW0002926975 (31/05/26)
  • Nursing Midwifery Council (UK) — Registration, 18G02990 (31/07/2026)
  • Royal College of Nursing (RCN) — Active Member

References

1.Name:Emma Follis, Corporate Services & Governance Manager, Integrated Care Board. email: emma.follis@nhs.net 2.Name: Priya Jayadevan, Clinical Site Manager, Northampton General Hospital NHS trust. email: krishnapriya.jayadevan1@nhs.net

Timeline

Deputy Clinical Practitioner (Band 7) – Urgent Community Response (UCR)

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT)
03.2026 - 06.2026Read More

District Nurse

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
01.2025 - 09.2025Read More

Clinical Safety Lead

Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
08.2024 - 12.2024Read More

Healthcare Risk Manager

NHS Northamptonshire Integrated Care Board (ICB)
07.2023 - 07.2024Read More

Deputy Clinical Site Manager

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
11.2021 - 05.2023Read More

Deputy Ward Manager — Head and Neck Cancer Ward

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
04.2021 - 11.2021Read More

Clinical Educator / Practice Development Nurse

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
12.2019 - 04.2021Read More

Emergency Care Assessment Staff Nurse

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
05.2018 - 12.2019Read More

Accident & Emergency Nurse

Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, India
10.2015 - 01.2017Read More

Manipal University

Bachelor of Science (Nursing) from Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Mental Health, Midwifery, Pharmacology, Pathology, Nursing Research and Management
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NHS Leadership Academy

Clinical Leadership Programme from Advanced clinical leadership development
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University of Bradford

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Strategic Planning and Digital Transformation in Healthcare
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NHS England

Senior Nursing Development Program from Practice Assessor/Supervisor Training
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