Dr Theresa Barnes

Dr Theresa Barnes is a consultant rheumatologist and associate medical director at the Countess of Chester Hospital Foundation Trust for clinical services, which includes outpatients.

Theresa provides overarching clinical leadership for the work to develop and implement guidance and good practice principles for modern outpatient care, which has included work to partner with NHS England to develop a strategy for outpatient care in 2023.

With previous experience as a chief clinical information officer at the Countess of Chester Hospital, she brings with her an interest in how digital solutions will benefit outpatient transformation.

Theresa has extensive experience in delivering outpatient transformation locally and is passionate about integrating patient care pathways across primary, secondary and tertiary care. Her focus is on improving patient and staff experience of outpatient care.