Angela Jean-Francois CSci FIBMS HCPC
Director of Operations
North West London Pathology
Angela is currently Director of Operations of North West London Pathology (NWLP) following appointment in 2019. She has a significant in-depth knowledge of Pathology services having worked at senior management level for over 20 years. Angela has worked across every stage of the laboratory process with a career spanning from Biomedical Scientist on the bench, to Executive leadership, giving her a deep understanding of both technical and strategic aspects of clinical laboratory diagnostics across healthcare. Angela has led the operational transition of all services across the London 1 network, with significant experience in service and operating model design, transition and implementation. Her leadership has enabled delivery of a comprehensive service transformation, whilst managing service performance, turnaround and business continuity providing a robust baseline in which to build upon. NWLP is leading as a thriving pathology network and as a high performing, award-winning organisation.
Angela is a dedicated Biomedical Scientist with a passion for professional development, education and training. Angela registered as a Biomedical Scientist in 1998 in the field of Immunology. As a Fellow of the IBMS and chartered scientist, she has led the profession within this field scientifically, with an active role within the IBMS. Angela is an editor for the Oxford University Press series of Biomedical Science textbooks on Clinical Immunology. She is currently the IBMS Council member for the London region, Chair of the IBMS Education and Professional Standards committee and course module tutor for IBMS CEP in leadership and management. Past roles include IBMS specialist advisor in Immunology, deputy chair, deputy chief examiner and external verifier.
Angela was recognised as ‘Ally of the Year’ at the 2024 Ethnic Minorities into Leadership Awards for her innovative approach to workforce development. Angela has recently been awarded NHS England London Region Healthcare Science Award for Educational Leadership in 2025.
