Dr Simone Lester practised as a hospital doctor before moving into leadership roles where she has worked in both NHS and private organisations, providing clinical oversight alongside developing and delivering healthcare improvement strategies.  Her passion is improving patient outcomes through evidence-based initiatives, and she specialises in cross organisational working which optimises knowledge-share, engagement and utilises technology as an enabler. 

With a background in emergency planning, she worked as a Clinical Lead for NHSEI Behavioural Unit during the pandemic to develop a model of engagement that would facilitate vaccine uptake in hard-to-reach communities. She is a founding member of the Sodexo Medical Advisory Committee that continues to provide current information and advice to the global workforce of over 500k employees and their families on how to keep safe and well during the pandemic. As Medical Director she oversaw the safe clinical delivery of COVID-19 Assisted Testing Sites and now works closely with operational teams in exploring new ways of working that will improve consumer experience together with delivering greater service efficiency.

With additional qualifications in Economics and Public Health she understands the many constraints within health and care systems and believes that solutions need to be multifaceted, with all stakeholders pulling in the same direction with a clear vision to improve patient care. 

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What our clients say about us

It was great to join the Convenzis team again for the patient flow event. As always, the team were incredibly accommodating and happy to help. The quality of attendees is always of a high standard and relevant to the patient flow and to us also. We continue to have great discussions and footfall around our stand with no need to try and encourage people to come and see us. Really positive event for us and we look forward to working with Convenzis in the future.

Catalyst BI -

My colleague and I presented at the NHS workforce conference 2023, 19 September. The support and guidance we received from the Convenzis team in the run up to our presentation slot was great, well timed and perfectly pitched. The event itself, again was expertly organised. The conference was well Chaired by Sean, who was very engaging. As an audience member as well as a panel member, I would definitely work with the Convenzis team again.

NHS BSA -

Covenzis delivered an excellent meeting like always - a hubbub of activity focused on future developments within NHS pathology laboratories

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Working with Convenzis is a stress-free and a rewarding experience, with fantastic engagement from a highly targeted and relevant audience

Zoom

I worked with Convenzis, primarily Dan, for the first time this year, putting together a bespoke online event for IBM. He has always been so responsive and accommodating. The team always remained professional and helpful – despite the many demands from our side! They were very keen for us to maximise on the investment and revisit those attendees who had not committed to follow ups.
It was an absolute pleasure doing business with Convenzis and I know there will be more opportunities next year. Looking forward to it!

IBM