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Thomas West joined the School of Management in January 2021 as a Lecturer in Healthcare Management. He has an occupational psychology background and his research focuses on leadership theory and practice, particularly within healthcare. His research interests include organisational culture, employee well-being, engagement, teamwork, and cross-boundary working. Thomas received his doctorate from Aston Business School, where he examined the relationship between leadership and organisational outcomes in the National Health Service (NHS). His research has been published in various management and healthcare journals, including Group Organization Management and BMJ Open. Additionally, Thomas has contributed to reports, reviews, and evaluations aimed at bringing evidence-based research to practitioner audiences. He served as a guest editor for a special edition of Frontiers in Public Health on Health Service Management Leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. Before joining Bristol, Thomas worked as a lecturer at Southampton University, School of Health Sciences, where he focused on leading and managing organisations and systems in healthcare. He also worked with Deloitte's Board Advisory team, providing consultancy support and advice on leadership to a wide range of NHS organisations and regulatory bodies.
University of Bristol, School of Management • Bristol
Lecturer in Healthcare Management focusing on operations management, leadership theory, and collaborative practices.
Southampton University, School of Health Sciences • Southampton
Lectured on leading and managing organisations and systems in healthcare.
Deloitte's Board Advisory team •
Provided consultancy support and advice on leadership to NHS organisations.
Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.