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A SENIOR leader in health education has joined the board of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in a non-executive role.
Professor Amanda Harrison, Pro-Dean for Student Education at the University of Leeds’ Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, took up the position on October 1, 2026.
She brings experience in workforce planning, education, and training, along with a strong focus on widening participation and reducing barriers to success.
Professor Harrison said: "It is a pleasure to join Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which has a long-established relationship with the University of Leeds.
"I am looking forward to building on these existing partnerships to help the Trust deliver its vision."
She has led major transformation programmes and contributed to regional and national work on educational quality and access to higher education.
Karen Walker, acting chair for Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, welcomed the appointment.
Ms Walker said: "We are delighted to welcome Professor Harrison to the Board.
"Her extensive experience in education, workforce planning and partnership working across health and care will bring valuable insight to the Trust.
"Her understanding of how education and training can support the needs of our communities will be particularly important as we continue to develop our services and support our staff."