Pancy Jose

Pancy Jose is an accomplished nurse leader, passionate community advocate, and dedicated champion of the Freedom to Speak Up agenda. Educated and trained in India before relocating to the United Kingdom in 2001, she has built a distinguished healthcare career spanning diverse cultures, healthcare systems, and leadership environments. Her international experience has shaped her strong commitment to compassionate care, inclusion, cultural intelligence, and workforce wellbeing.

Currently serving as  Lead Freedom to Speak Up Guardian and Clinical Operations Site Manager at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Pancy provides operational leadership across the organisation while promoting a culture of psychological safety, respect, and continuous improvement. She is a firm believer in the power of speaking up and works tirelessly to ensure that staff feel safe, heard, and empowered to raise concerns that contribute to learning, positive change, and safer patient care.

Pancy is a passionate advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion. She has contributed to anti-racism initiatives, promoted cultural intelligence within healthcare, and served as an Expert Advisory Group member for the NGO Speak Up Review. Her work has consistently focused on creating environments where all individuals feel valued, respected, and able to thrive.

Her contributions have been recognised through several prestigious awards. In 2024, she was a finalist for the British Malayali UK Best Nurse of the Year Award and received the High Sheriff of Derbyshire Award for Community Service. In 2022, she was recognised as a Highly Commended Unsung Hero at the NHS Midlands MIDAS Awards.

Beyond her NHS role, Pancy is actively involved in professional and community networks, mentoring colleagues, supporting the nursing diaspora, and speaking at regional and national conferences. Known for her warmth, integrity, and authentic leadership, she remains committed to inspiring positive change in healthcare and empowering others to lead with compassion, courage, and purpose.