Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (DBTH) Orthodontic & Maxillofacial Laboratory Manager Andrea Johnson has been appointed Cohort Director and Dental Network Co-Lead for the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA).

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The Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) was formed in 2016 in response to demand from young clinicians and medical students to learn about leadership. The aim of the programme is to inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals and develop their understanding of leadership. The HLA scholarship recognises healthcare students and professionals with proven leadership ability and gives them the opportunity to take their leadership skills to the next level.

As a Cohort Director, Andrea's role is to inspire, mentor and support these healthcare students and professionals within her cohort to change the world of healthcare through leadership, one small step at a time.

As Co-Lead of the HLA's Dental Network, Andrea will also directly support the HLA's aspiring dental healthcare leaders. She and her fellow lead will provide dental-specific support, guidance and opportunities to those within this network.

For more information visit https://www.thehealthcareleadership.academy/.

Andrea is also Chair and co-founder of the registered charity Den-Tech (pictured in 2019).