NJR Management Team (NJRMT)
The NJR Management Team is led by the NJR Director of Operations and supports the work of the NJR Board and the eight NJR Committees. The team is responsible for the overall operational, contract and performance management of the NJR and for the associated communication to support NJR business activities and stakeholder engagement.
The NJR’s services are delivered under two separate contracts, which are overseen, managed and monitored by the NJR Management Team.
These are:
● Contract Lot 1: Data Management, Data Solutions and Associated Services
● Contract Lot 2: Statistical Analysis, Solutions and Associated Services
Chris Boulton
Director of Operations
Chris has responsibility for the overall management and strategic direction of the National Joint Registry, ensuring that all NJR programmes are aligned to broader policy direction and national projects; as well as supporting the work of the NJR wider team, the NJR Board and committee members.
Contact Chris
Chris.Boulton@njr.org.uk
Please contact Chris’s Executive Assistant, Leeanna Alloway
(details below), with any queries in the first instance.
Senior management team
Deirdra Taylor
Associate Director of Communication
and Stakeholder Engagement
Deirdra has overall responsibility for our stakeholder communication and engagement plans and activities, including content development for the NJR Annual Report and work to raise awareness of the registry through all of our communication channels; as well as providing support to our Patient Network co-chairs to further develop the network.
Contact Deirdra
07983 202953
Deirdra.Taylor@njr.org.uk
Yemi Garuba
Associate Director of Operations
and Contract Management
Yemi is responsible for monitoring all aspects of NJR business, contracts and finance activities, to ensure the NJR achieves its strategic objectives.
Contact Yemi:
07904 597881
Yemi.Garuba@njr.org.uk
Rebecca Swinson
Associate Director of Performance
and Business Planning
Becky is responsible for overseeing the NJR’s clinical performance programmes and delivery of the committee and business functions of the NJR, supporting the NJR Director of Operations and NJR Deputy Director of Operations.
Contact Becky:
07932 889752
Rebecca.Swinson@njr.org.uk
Staff team members
Leeanna Alloway
Executive Assistant to Director of Operations
Leeanna provides administrative assistance to the Director of Operations and also secretariat support for the NJR’s Board, Medical Advisory Committee and Executive Committee. Please contact Leeanna in the first instance for Chris Boulton.
Contact Leeanna:
07950 643899
Leeanna.Alloway@njr.org.uk
Alyson Ottley
Research and Governance Programme Manager
Alyson is responsible for managing the NJR’s research programme; processing research applications, supporting the Research Committee and Research Fellows. She also oversees the data and information governance function, handling data and Freedom of Information requests.
Contact Alyson:
07943 813077
Alyson.Ottley@njr.org.uk
Natalia Plejic
Operations Manager of Performance
and Business Planning
Natalia is responsible for managing the NJR’s implant performance work programme and the data quality audit. She oversees the Stage 4 escalation process and the implant notification process, along with supporting the delivery of the Implant Scrutiny and Data Quality Committees.
Contact Natalia:
Natalia.Plejic@njr.org.uk
Alice Ryder
Operations Manager of Performance and Business Planning
Alice is responsible for managing the NJR’s hospital and surgeon outlier management process and supporting the NJR Surgical Performance Committee.
Contact Alice:
07904 598110
Alice.Ryder@njr.org.uk
Chloe Hibbitt
Operations Manager of Operations and Contract Management
Chloe supports the management of NJR contracts and operational activity measuring progress and performance of NJR outsourced activity. She monitors individual projects, assists with strategic development and also supports NJR’s Committee work programmes to deliver a number of ad hoc operational activities and work-streams.
Contact Chloe:
07904 598113
Chloe.Hibbitt@njr.org.uk
Rosie Boon
Communication Engagement Manager
Rosie manages NJR communication activites that include developing a rolling engagement programme for our Patient Network members, facilitating content flow to promote the NJR workstreams for our newsletters, press and social media awareness-raising opportunities, as well as a focus on maximising our presence at events.
Contact Rosie:
07304 048209
rosie.boon@njr.org.uk
Oscar Espinoza
Content Engagement
Manager (interim)
Oscar provides website development advice and maintenance support, alongside taking care of brand and creative design activity across a range of NJR work. He also provides secretariat services for the NJR Editorial Committee, supporting the content development and production processes the NJR Annual Report.
Contact Oscar:
Oscar.Espinoza@njr.org.uk
Traci Aina
Business Support Officer
Traci is responsible for providing comprehensive business and operational support to the NJR Management Team, ensuring the smooth functioning of daily business operations and processes. Traci acts as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders for enquiries.
Contact Traci:
07904 597895
Traci.Aina@njr.org.uk
Hamid Rezazadeh
Technical Project Manager
Hamid is responsible for the end-to-end management of the NJR transition projects. He leads requirements gathering, supports the procurement process with technical insights, and ensures providers are held accountable for quality and delivery. He also spearheads a seamless transition and effective deployment.
Contact Hamid:
07904 598102
Hamid.Rezazadeh@njr.org.uk