From Nurse to CEO | Susan Blakemore 

In this episode of Chatterjack, we sit down with Susan Blakemore, CEO of Cumbria Health, to talk about her journey from frontline nurse to healthcare leader.

Susan shares how her career began in nursing, including time working abroad and delivering care in local communities across the UK, meeting patients in all kinds of settings. We explore how those early, hands-on experiences shaped her leadership style and what it is really like stepping into the role of CEO.

If you are interested in nursing or thinking about a career in healthcare, this episode is full of insights. Susan reflects on the challenges, decisions, and mindset shifts that helped her move from the ward to the boardroom.

From frontline care to executive responsibility, this is a conversation about growth, perspective, and leading with empathy in modern healthcare.