Nick Barker
About Nick Barker
Nick Barker is the Operations Director at Cera, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in the healthcare sector, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Allied Health Care, Care UK, and Mears Group PLC.
Current Role at Cera
Nick Barker serves as the Operations Director at Cera, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he has played a significant part in enhancing service quality, contributing to an increase in the percentage of overall good-rated services in England from 65% to 83%. His leadership focuses on operational efficiency and improving care delivery across the organization.
Previous Experience in Healthcare Management
Prior to his current role, Nick Barker held various positions in healthcare management. He worked at Allied Health Care as a Team Leader from 2008 to 2012, and later served as a Registered Service Manager at Care UK from 2012 to 2015. His experience also includes a role as Operations Manager at Mears Group PLC from 2015 to 2017, where he introduced the Mears Prevention System aimed at preventing hospital readmissions.
Initiatives and Contributions
Nick Barker has been instrumental in implementing key initiatives in the organizations he has worked for. At Helping Hands, he introduced the 'Super Thursday' initiative, which helped build local relationships and increase business revenue. Additionally, he contributed to the development of the Care Quality Commission's 'Wave 1 of new ways of inspecting', influencing current inspection methods.
Educational Background
Nick Barker studied at Westwood College from 1999 to 2004. His educational background has provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that he has applied throughout his career in healthcare management and operations.
Career Progression and Roles
Nick Barker's career spans various roles in the healthcare sector. He has worked at City & County Healthcare Group as Manager (Transformation/Integration) for five months in 2017 and held positions at Marine Society & Sea Cadets and Thomas Cook earlier in his career. His diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in operations and service management.