Emma has 25 years’ experience as a registered nurse.  Her early career included general surgery at Frimley Park Hospital before moving to the Royal Bournemouth Hospital where she progressed to Senior Nurse for the Surgical Division.  In 2010 she moved to work at Dorset County Hospital as Matron for Infection Prevention and Control and advanced to Associate Director in 2017.

Emma has a keen interest in outbreak management and exploring opportunities to maintain patient safety and reduce the impact on service.  She has experience in coordinating and managing Business Continuity Exercises for the NHS and non-NHS organisations.  Emma completed the DIPC Executive Development Programme (NHSi) in 2018.