Dr Andy Mitchell, Medical Director and NHS London Consultant Paediatrician
Basingstoke & North Hampshire Foundation Trust Hospital

Dr Andy Mitchell was appointed Medical Director to NHS London in April 2009. He also continues in part time general paediatric practice.

Previously he was Associate Medical Director at Great Ormond Street Hospital, during which time he facilitated the London children’s pathway group. Prior to this, Andy worked as clinical lead for the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Maternity and Children’s Network, worked with the DH on collaborative policy development, and both the MA (Modernisation Agency) and CSIP (Care Services Improvement Partnership) as a national clinical network lead.

Andy qualified from Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in 1980. He co-directs the Healthcare for London Children’s project and remains a civilian adviser to the Defence Medical Services.