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Dr Crystal Oldman CBE to retire as Chief Executive of the QNI

17 January 2025

The Queen’s Nursing Institute (QNI) has begun the process of finding a new chief executive, following the announcement of Dr Crystal Oldman’s retirement.

Dr Oldman will step down in 2025, bringing to an end her tenure of over 12 years in the prominent role.

Dr Oldman joined the QNI in November 2012, after spending more than 18 years as a community nurse for the NHS, serving some of the most disadvantaged areas of West London. Before this, she worked at Buckinghamshire New University, where she progressed from senior lecturer to dean of enterprise and business management in the Faculty of Society and Health.

The Chief Executive of the QNI is a champion and leader of community nursing. Leading the organisation at a time of rapid change in health and social care will be an exciting challenge.

The QNI has built a reputation as a professional organisation with excellent networks of nurses at every level of expertise and in all fields of practice in the community. Working together, we improve care for the individuals, families and communities served by nurses in all community settings.

To hold the position of Chief Executive is both an honour and a privilege. I look forward to seeing the Institute grow and develop under new leadership.

Dr Crystal Oldman CBE

Her passion for leadership led her to undertake doctoral research on the knowledge, skills, and qualities of middle managers, which she completed in 2013. Dr Oldman was recognized in 2017 with a CBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List for her significant contributions to community nursing and her leadership at the QNI.

Applications for the position are now open and will close at 12pm on Friday, 14 February.

For the full role description and application process, please click here. 

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