E49- Roisin McKeon-Carter

This week, we’re joined by Roisin McKeon-Carter, an accomplished healthcare leader whose 40‑year career across the NHS spans clinical practice, strategic transformation, and executive‑level leadership. Her work has shaped patient safety, workforce development, and the evolution of advanced practice roles across the UK.Roisin currently serves as Consultant Practice Development Lead in a major tertiary hospital, where she is driving the development of the Consultant Practice (Nurse/AHP) workforce in line with the NHSE long‑term plan. She leads a group of 25 exceptional healthcare professionals who are quietly — and powerfully — shaping the future of patient care.Across her career, Roisin has delivered large‑scale service transformation, strengthened clinical governance, and led system‑level workforce strategies. Her influence spans regional and national levels, contributing to policy workstreams and championing professional voice, compassionate leadership, and equitable care. Listen to find out how Roisin has found success in different aspects of her life, and what she would put in the guide...