Dr Catherine Cale

Group Medical Director

Dr Catherine Cale joined Spire Healthcare in October 2020, following a successful 30-year career in the NHS, which spanned clinical, research and leadership roles.

Catherine trained in paediatric immunology and immunopathology. She has extensive experience as a medical director, with roles at three NHS trusts, including Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust.

In 2017, she became a clinical ambassador for Getting it Right First Time (GIRFT), a national programme designed to improve medical care by tackling variations in the way services are delivered across the NHS, and by sharing best practice between trusts. At this time, she was also deputy medical director for NHS Improvement London region, combining this with ongoing clinical work. Her other medical director roles were at North Middlesex University Hospital and The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

Catherine is co-chair of the Safety, Quality and Risk Committee and a member of the Executive Committee.