NHS Employers

The employers’ organisation for the NHS in England.

Hosted by the NHS Confederation, NHS Employers helps employers to develop a sustainable workforce, improve staff experience and be the best employers they can be.

Our practical resources and expert insights help make sense of current and emerging healthcare issues, to keep employers up to date with the latest thinking and ensure they are informed and equipped to support the NHS workforce.

We generate opportunities to network and share knowledge and we actively seek the views of workforce leaders to make sure their voice is front and centre of health policy and practice.

We also lead the national collective relationships with trade unions on behalf of the NHS and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

Find out more at the NHS Employers website.

Who we are

Danny Mortimer

Chief Executive, NHS Employers, Deputy Chief Executive, NHS Confederation

Danny is the deputy chief executive of the NHS Confederation and chief executive of NHS Employers.

Rebecca Smith

Director of System and Social Partnership, NHS Employers

Rebecca joined NHS Employers in April 2013 and was appointed director of system and social partnership in October 2022.

Paul Wallace

Director of Employment Relations and Reward, NHS Employers

Paul joined NHS Employers in May 2015. His previous role was group head of reward in the Ministry of Justice.

Caroline Waterfield

Director of Development and Employment, NHS Employers

Caroline has responsibility for delivering several elements of work related to recruitment and employment practice.

Hazel Wyton

Director of Engagement, NHS Employers

Hazel is the director of engagement. She joined NHS Employers in February 2022 after working at board level in the NHS.

Daniel Reynolds

Director of Communications

A former journalist and now communications director with over 20 years’ experience of working in high-profile national organisations.

Andrea Hester

Deputy Director of Employment Relations and Reward, NHS Employers

Andrea leads NHS Employers' work on the NHS Pension Scheme reform programme and the total reward strategy for the NHS.

Michelle Wayt

Assistant Director, NHS Employers

Michelle has worked as a human resource professional within the public sector for nearly 30 years.

Jennifer Gardner

Assistant Director, NHS Employers

As an assistant director, Jennifer leads the work of the development and employment team specifically on staff experience.

Networks & countries

We meet the specific needs of different parts of our membership across the UK and Europe through our various networks and support programmes.

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