University News Last updated 24 June 2022
The chief nurse for England’s healthcare training body is to be honoured by Birmingham City University for his achievements, including the vital role he played heading the national NHS vaccine workforce programme in response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Professor Mark Radford CBE, Chief Nurse and Deputy Chief Executive at Health Education England, as well as Deputy Chief Nursing Officer for England, will receive the title of ‘Alumnus of the Year’ in recognition of his accomplishments in the field of nursing.
Currently Professor of Nursing at Birmingham City University, Professor Radford graduated from the University as a registered nurse on the BSc program in 1994. He returned to Birmingham City University to undertake postgraduate study in advanced nursing practice, before going on to complete a PhD.
Professor Radford has worked in clinical, leadership and academic roles across the UK, including leading the nation’s Covid-19 NHS vaccine workforce programme, which within a few months recruited and trained thousands of clinicians, volunteers, and support staff in one of the fastest programmes of its kind in the world. He was recently awarded a CBE in the New Year Honours List 2022.
Ahead of receiving his Alumnus of the Year accolade, Professor Radford commented:
Professor Ian Blair, Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences at Birmingham City University, added: “We are pleased to honour Professor Radford for his commitment to promoting and strengthening our health service through a combination of leadership, education and advocacy.”
Professor Mark Radford CBE will receive his award at a graduation ceremony at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on Monday 11 July – the first ceremony in a series of graduations taking place throughout July and August.