Emily Bennett

Assistant Directorate Manager

Emily works with the clinical teams and management team to maintain and develop an effective service for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients within the Dudley Borough. Emily assists in the growth and development of the service with the Midlands Orthopaedic Centre.

Emily has been working in the NHS for over 13 years, working operationally for these years. Emily worked for the West Midlands Ambulance Service for 10 years working from a call assessor to divisional controller for the Birmingham and Black Country areas. Emily gained her Engaging Leadership qualification through West Midlands Ambulance Service.

Emily then transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham working as a capacity bed manager within Trauma and Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, ENT and Plastics.

Emily then gained her band 6 in operational management working in Research and Development department primarily on the Genomes project and introducing the vacuum packing specimen service at Heartlands, Good Hope and Solihull Hospitals.

Emily then transferred to Russell’s Hall as Assistant Directorate Manager for Trauma and Orthopaedics. Emily has been in this role for nearly two years developing the service and assisting in the development of the Midlands Orthopaedic Centre. Emily has developed her role by training in further leadership courses within the Trust. Emily has found a passion working for Trauma and Orthopaedics and being able to support improving the service for our patients. Emily has experience in delivering improvements in elective and emergency pathways.

Emily enjoys reading, spending time with family and going on walks with her family dogs.