Biographies

Mike Bennett
Regional Executive Director, North West Region

Mike joined PiC in 1988 and has had various clinical and managerial roles during this time.

He returned to his native North West region in 1998 to commission and develop The Spinney, which was one of the organisations new facilities in the region at that time.

He has overseen significant financial investment in the region as the company has developed services to meet local need.

His inclusive style has forged partnerships with colleagues and services within both the public and independent sector, providing representation on workforce development groups and the regions secure catchment group.

In 2006 he took the role of regional lead for both Kemple View and The Spinney and had significant input to the strategic investment in the region to enhance the patients experience and provide identifiable care pathways. One of PiC's newest hospitals, Arbury Court, will also form part of Mike's remit.

Dr Mike Launer
Medical Director

Mike has been Medical Director for the North West region since November 2006. Prior to this he worked as NHS consultant in general adult psychiatry for 27 years. His special interest is resistant psychosis; he has run eating disorder and substance abuse services. Mike often works with carers nationally; he also advises the Healthcare Commission and the GMC in several aspects of their work. Peer reviewer for several journals and international lecturer. Also has written novels and often writes articles for the both the lay and medical press.

Michael Jennings
Director of Care Pathways

Michael Jennings is the Registered Manager at Kemple View Psychiatric Services and the Director of Care Pathways for the North West Region of PiC.

Michael is a Forensic Psychologist by training, with twelve and a half years in the Prison Service reaching the grade of Principal Psychologist before moving to PiC. His first post with PiC was Director of Clinical Services at The Spinney.

Michael has numerous professional qualifications including: BSc Hons in Psychology; MSc in Applied Criminological Psychology; a postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies and an MBA. He is a Chartered Forensic Psychologist and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. In addition to his work outlined above, he is a visiting Senior Lecturer at the University of Portsmouth.

Zoe Elms
Head of Referrals and Marketing, PiC North West

Zoe currently manages medical records, referrals and complaints for 74 beds at Kemple View. Zoe is also involved in induction and introduction for new starters, organisation of staff events and chair of a number of local and corporate meetings.

Zoe achieved promotion to Head of Referrals and Medical Records for PiC North West in November 2006, managing Medical Records and Referrals for three hospitals consisting of 240 beds. Zoe previously worked in the public sector.

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