Eileen Jessop- Non-executive Director for Digital and Transformation
Eileen Jessop is a prominent figure in the field of digital health and healthcare IT. Her journey began with a passion for coding, which led her to gain practical experience at Southern Derbyshire Acute
Hospitals NHS Trust during her computer science degree. Over the years, she has held various roles within the NHS and commercial healthcare companies, showcasing her expertise in IT services and support.
Jessop's notable achievements include her tenure as the head of IT at Calderdale Healthcare NHS Trust, where she set standards for IT services and managed technical services for a private finance initiative construction project. In 2011, she moved to Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, where she played a crucial role in developing an open-source integrated care record and enhancing the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) system.
Currently, Eileen Jessop serves as the Chief Digital Information Officer for Defence Medical Services, where she oversees the digital transformation of healthcare services for the UK armed forces. Her work focuses on promoting, protecting, and restoring the health of military personnel, ensuring they are medically fit for their duties both in the UK and globally.
Jessop's career is marked by her dedication to improving healthcare through innovative IT solutions, making her a respected leader in the digital health sector.