Janet assumed the post of Chief Executive and General Secretary in August 2015. Janet has been on the RCN Executive team since 2005 as the strategic lead for nursing and services to members.  

Janet started her nursing career in Manchester, and gained experience in acute, mental health and community settings. She later moved into director of nursing roles, where she obtained extensive experience in leading and developing the nursing profession. She also pioneered good partnership working with other health care organisations, as well as social services, the police, the fire service and the wider community.