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Freddie Smallman (9966) →

Ian Gallagher (9963) →

Ian joined Florence Healthcare after working in recruitment for 20 years. He joined Florence out of a desire to challenge traditional recruitment practices and help build a more thoughtful, people-first approach. Outside of work, he enjoys golf, travel, especially somewhere nice and hot.

Emily James (9960) →

<div id="message-list_1769447255.995949" aria-setsize="-1" data-qa="virtual-list-item" data-item-key="1769447255.995949"> <div data-qa="message_container" data-qa-unprocessed="false" data-qa-placeholder="false" data-msg-ts="1769447255.995949" data-msg-channel-id="D0A21119HLP"> <div aria-roledescription="message" data-qa-hover="true"> <div> <div> <div data-qa="message_content"> <div> <div data-qa="message-text"> <div data-qa="block-kit-renderer"> <div> <div> <div>Emily is a Senior National Business Development Manager at Florence with over 20 years’ experience driving growth across health-tech and service-led businesses. She specialises in consultative, solution-based sales, working closely with care providers to deliver workforce solutions that genuinely meet their needs. Since joining Florence, Emily has played a key role in the company’s national expansion, building long-term partnerships with some of the UK’s leading care organisations. She thrives in collaborative, mission-led environments and is passionate about using technology to make a meaningful difference in health and social care.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Lisa Dobson (9952) →

With a sales career starting at age 18 and the last 12 years dedicated specifically to healthcare sales and support, Lisa brings deep industry experience to her role. She joined the team because she strongly believes in the Florence ethos: to digitise, simplify, and streamline the cost of care while providing genuine support to the sector. When she isn’t championing the mission, Lisa is usually being dragged around the shops by her almost-teen daughter, though she secretly loves every minute of it.

Meet star awards winner: Brian (7173) →

<strong id="">‍</strong>Before moving to the UK, I did something quite different and worked as a technician. I’ve been working as a care professional for four years now. I first took a permanent care role, then joined Florence to cover temporary shifts over 2 years ago. I’m now approaching working almost 600 shifts with Florence.

Meet NHS Star Award winner: Iola (7166) →

In my early career, I was in the Navy as a medical assistant; I looked after the ship’s crew by providing first aid and basic medical support. I always wanted a qualification and to be able to do more, so after a tour to Afghanistan, I decided to get my nursing degree. I’ve been an NHS nurse for 7 years now.

Lauren Hodgetts (6450) →

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Lauren is your go-to expert for ensuring a seamless and stress-free transition to Florence. As Head of Client Implementation, she leads a dedicated team that works closely with you to gather all the essential details from your organisation and agencies, making sure everything is set up exactly as you need it.</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">From day one, Lauren will guide you through a clear, structured implementation plan, mapping out every step in a personalised project plan to keep your rollout on track. She ensures all your custom requirements—rates, services, presets, agency details, finance setup, and launch communications—are in place, so your organisation is fully prepared when you go live.</span>

Jane Powell (5568) →

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Jane, one of Florence’s longest-serving team members, is known as a client favourite across the UK. With her comprehensive understanding of the health and care industry and a sharp eye for strategic workforce solutions, Jane works closely with our largest care providers to ensure they’re getting maximum value from Florence. She knows every little detail about her clients—their challenges, their goals, and even the quirks that make each team unique. Whether it’s training new teams or tackling last-minute issues, Jane’s blend of expertise and personal touch makes her indispensable to those she supports.</span>

Rebecca McSwiggan (5566) →

<span style="font-weight: 400;">As Florence’s Regional Account Director for the South of England, Rebecca McSwiggan is known for her in-depth understanding of the care sector and her dedication to helping organisations optimise their resources. Rebecca’s regular on-site visits give her clients a clear view of staffing costs and vacancy rates, empowering them to make informed decisions. With a friendly, problem-solving attitude, Rebecca supports every aspect of the Florence platform, from onboarding new staff to coordinating last-minute shift coverage. Her proactive approach ensures care providers can deliver quality care while keeping operational efficiency at its peak.</span>

Pauline Macnair (5563) →

<span style="font-weight: 400;">With a passion for the Scottish care sector, Pauline Macnair serves as Florence’s Regional Director for Scotland. Pauline brings a wealth of experience and understanding to her role, focusing on ensuring care providers across Scotland receive exceptional support and guidance. Her commitment to keeping client costs low and optimising staffing solutions is evident in her detailed and strategic advice. Pauline is instrumental in making the Florence experience seamless for every new partner. Her proactive, client-first approach means she’s a firm client favourite!</span>

Kristian Wright (5560) →

<span style="font-weight: 400;">Kristian is the dedicated Regional Director for Florence in the North of England, where he leverages his deep industry knowledge to support health and care organisations in getting the most out of Florence’s platform. Kristian believes in the power of building strong, local relationships, and regularly meets with clients across the region to understand their needs. Known for his hands-on approach, he provides customised monthly reports and actionable insights to keep contingent staffing costs down and maximise the efficiency of every shift. Kristian also supports teams with onboarding new staff and is always ready to step in with solutions for last-minute staffing needs.</span>

Daniel Kazmi (5547) →

Daniel is one of Florence's longstanding Business Development Managers. He specialises in forging impactful partnerships with care organisations across the UK, helping to deliver tailored staffing solutions that meet the unique needs of each provider. Passionate about supporting the care sector, Daniel is dedicated to advancing technology-driven, person-centered approaches that streamline staffing and improve outcomes. When not at work, Daniel enjoys spending quality time with his young family, bringing the same dedication and care to his personal life as he does to his professional role.

Mayvelyn Talag (4877) →

Mayvelyn is our Registered Manager for Northern Ireland. She has extensive experience across the healthcare industry. She supports Northern Irish Nurses with clinical issues and to maintain their professional registration through supervisions, appraisals, re-validation, support and management of clinical incidents.

Sata (4354) →

<div class="speaker-slide w-slide" role="group" aria-label="1 of 5"> <div class="speaker-slide-content"> <div class="speaker-info"> <div class="clip-text"> <div class="body-display large">Sata has worked in the NHS as a healthcare assistant for a year and a half. He specialises in mental health care, as well as supporting those with dementia, Parkinson's disease and learning disabilities.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Charlene (4352) →

A registered nurse for ten years, Charlene has worked in dementia care, district nursing and management and leadership positions. She loves making a positive difference in someone’s day.

Chris (4350) →

<div class="speaker-slide w-slide" role="group" aria-label="4 of 5"> <div class="speaker-slide-content"> <div class="speaker-info"> <div class="clip-text"> <div class="body-display large">Chris has been a care assistant and support worker for a year, joining Florence on a friend's recommendation. He cares for elderly people with dementia, as well as supporting people with frailty and autism.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

Imogen (4348) →

<div class="speaker-slide w-slide" role="group" aria-label="3 of 5"> <div class="speaker-slide-content"> <div class="speaker-info"> <div class="clip-text"> <div class="body-display large">A support worker of seven years who's now studying for a nursing degree, Imogen is experienced in providing physical rehabilitation and working with young adults.</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="speaker-slide w-slide" role="group" aria-label="4 of 5" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="speaker-slide-content" aria-hidden="true"> <div class="slide-image" aria-hidden="true"></div> </div> </div>

Nomazulu (4340) →

Nomazulu has been a registered nurse for 25 years, working internationally and in the UK. Experienced in caring for children with learning and physical disabilities, she's worked in private hospitals and general wards.

Sara Teferi (3958) →

<div class="flex flex-grow flex-col max-w-full"> <div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex flex-col items-start whitespace-pre-wrap break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 juice:w-full juice:items-end overflow-x-auto gap-2" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="cfaed959-cbad-44f0-a8f8-2d1726e69a8c"> <div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 juice:empty:hidden juice:first:pt-[3px]"> <div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light"> Meet Sara, our Audit and Compliance Manager for the NHS team. She plays a crucial role in ensuring our professionals meet all compliance and training standards and stay compliant. Sara’s dedication and expertise help us maintain the highest quality of care and service. </div> </div> </div> </div>

Natasha Henderson (3761) →

Natasha is our England Candidate Manager. She is passionate about guiding healthcare professionals through the compliance journey. She provides support and ensures they meet all credentialing requirements, empowering them to work with various healthcare organisations through Florence.