Theresa was appointed as the Interim Chief Nurse and Executive Director of Quality at The Christie in November 2023, following her role as the Deputy Chief Nurse since September 2021.

Before coming to The Christie in 1994, Theresa completed her nurse training at the former Sheffield School of Nursing, before taking a post in thoracic surgery.

After a brief break from the NHS to complete a full-time degree in English and Art History at Manchester Metropolitan University, Theresa joined the Trust as a staff nurse in surgical oncology.

Theresa has had a varied career at the Trust, being in leadership and managerial roles since 1999, predominantly in surgery and critical care.