Patricia started her nursing career on a medical ward, and after a year, worked on an oncology/ haematology ward which she loved. She worked there for 9 years and then became a Haematology Specialist Nurse.

In 2014 Patricia moved to London to take up a Head of Nursing role in cancer at St George’s, before becoming a Matron at University College London Hospital (UCLH). Throughout her career she has helped lots of colleagues to progress. ‘Lift as you climb’ is her philosophy which she achieves by encouraging people of colour to apply for opportunities digital agenda and am an active.

Some of her past accomplishments include being the founding member and Chair of the UCLH BAME Network for almost 400 members. She joined The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust as a Divisional Nurse Director in February 2020 and made a significant impact as a champion for equality and inclusion. In October 2020 Patricia became a Director of Nursing (DON) (Professional Representation)/ Deputy Director (Nursing and AHP workforce) for NHSE/I (NW region). Patricia has been an interim DON for Northern Care Alliance and currently Associate Director at the Royal College of Nursing.