Nirusha Govender

Associate Director for Pharmacy Workforce, Quality and Safety · NHS Kent and Medway ICB · company speakers →

Nirusha Govender is an award-winning senior NHS leader with over 25 years’ experience across clinical pharmacy, public health, quality, and patient safety. As Associate Director for Pharmacy Workforce, Quality & Safety at NHS Kent and Medway ICB, she leads system-wide governance integration, quality improvement and strategic pharmacy workforce planning aligned to national priorities. She is a contributor to a recent Routledge publication and a 2022 HSJ Patient Safety Award winner for medicines optimisation in special schools. A committed NHS MIND mentor/coach and STEM ambassador, Nirusha champions equity, integration, and #LeadershipWithPurpose to challenge the status quo and drive compassionate, patient-centred care.

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Speaking history

The Pharmacy Show

11 October 2026 Birmingham, United Kingdom “Service innovation through pharmacy workforce transformation: medicines optimisation in special schools”

Best Practice Birmingham

7 October 2026 Birmingham, United Kingdom

Sectors

healthcare_medtech_pharma

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