Jane Padmore

Jane is a registered mental health nurse and has worked in mental health and learning disability services since 1990.

Initially starting her career as a healthcare assistant, Jane later qualified as a mental health nurse and has since worked in various clinical, managerial and academic roles, across mental health, learning disability, and forensic services. 

Jane was our chief nursing officer before being appointed chief executive in April 2022 and prior to that she was chief nurse and executive director of quality and safety at Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. Jane was previously a board member of NHS Confederation’s Mental Health Network and a member of the Mental Health and Learning Disability Directors of Nursing Council Forum Steering Group.

Jane was awarded a doctorate from Kings College London following a research study into the mental health needs of young people in street gangs.