Claire Johnston
Registrant member
Current position and background
Claire was formerly Executive Chief Nurse for Camden and Islington Foundation Trust after a career spanning clinical, teaching and managerial roles in community health, primary care and mental health. Claire moved to Health Education England to lead North Central London’s Capital Nurse Programme in 2017, a successful collaboration encompassing all health and care providers across the Integrated Care Sector, which strengthened nursing practice and leadership through a range of initiatives. She has also worked as national director for Primary Care and Community Nursing at the Royal College of Nursing and as the Nurse Member of the Department of Health’s community care reforms.
Claire is currently a Non Executive Director at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust and the Nurse Member of a national investigation into patient harm. She runs an executive coaching business for nurse leaders wanting to revitalise or change direction their career pathway.
Term ends: 31 March 2025
