Posted on: 1 July 2021
Dr Steve Ollerton has been appointed as the new clinical lead for the West Yorkshire and Harrogate Health and Care Partnership Primary and Community Programme.
Steve brings with him a wealth of expertise and experience. He has been GP partner at Skelmanthorpe Surgery in Huddersfield since 2003, nurse practitioner trainer from 2004-2007 and a Practice Based Commissioning board member from 2008-2012.
Steve was also Chair of Greater Huddersfield Clinical Commissioning Group from 2013 to 2021 and sat on the Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Senate from 2014 to 2018 when it finished. Other roles include being a member of NHS Clinical Commissioners since 2018.
Carol McKenna, Chief Officer for Kirklees Clinical Commissioning Group and Senior Responsible Officer for the Primary and Community Programme said:
“We are delighted to have been able to offer Steve the post of primary care clinical lead and are very happy he has accepted. The role is extremely important with immediate priorities that include supporting programme board members to establish the West Yorkshire Clinical Director Reference Group, whilst advising and providing leadership on the future direction of the board at this critical and challenging time.”
Steve said:
"I am really pleased to be joining the progamme and working with the primary and community care team. This is a crucial time for primary care to evolve in our post pandemic world. I look forward to offering guidance to our clinical directors and ensuring our primary care networks achieve their potential working with their partners in their networks. I am also looking forward to being a strong clinical voice within our integrated care system.”