Not that long ago he was a CQC inspector. But James Meehan was so impressed by what he saw he's come to work for CHFT as a Risk Manager.

James (pictured in his early career and also as he is now in the attachment below) told CHFT Weekly:

"I was responsible for the A&E part of the inspection for both sites - including writing the reports and setting the initial ratings. I was inspired to join the Trust following my experiences during the inspection being good.  But it's not my first exprience of CHFT as I also completed the practical part of my paramedic training in A&E, MAU and theatres at HRI back in 2010." 

Hello my name is…

James Meehan, I live in Leeds with my wife, two children, three cats and six chickens.

What is your position?  

Risk Manager

Tell us about your career background?
I started with West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service in 2003 on patient transport, qualifying as a Paramedic in 2010. I worked in Leeds as a Paramedic and in the 999 Call centre as a Senior clinical advisor.  I joined the CQC as an inspector in the hospitals division, but found I preferred to be part of an NHS trust and joined CHFT in October this year.

What are the best bits about your job?
Helping people to learn from incidents and reduce risks to staff, patients and the Trust

What is the highlight of your career so far?

Working as a Paramedic at Glastonbury festival

Sum up your role in three words?

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What did you want to be when you were growing up?
Space Policeman

Who is your hero/heroine and why?
Joe Strummer, he was not afraid to try

When you are not at work how do you relax?
I play guitar in a band, I enjoy cycling and motorsports

What is your favourite place?

Ilkley Moor

What would people be surprised to know about you?
I’m learning to play the trombone