Lead Midwife, Nursing & Midwifery Digital & Information Practice Team
Karen has over 20 years of experience in midwifery practice, holding key leadership roles, including Labour Ward Co-ordinator, Governance Midwife, as well as assisting in the establishment of an alongside midwifery-led unit. She led on the implementation of Continuity of Midwifery Care across her Trust. Passionate about digital health, Karen had a pivotal role in maternity in her Trust with the rollout of encompass, Northern Ireland’s single digital care record system. In January 2024, she became the region’s first Lead Digital Midwife. Karen is enthusiastic about joining the UK Digital Midwifery Network to connect Northern Ireland with the wider UK, sharing best practices, and strengthening digital collaboration.
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