Iain Jordan
About Iain Jordan
Iain Jordan serves as the Mental Health Mission Lead, focusing on the intersection of physical and mental health. He has extensive experience in clinical roles and leadership positions across various organizations, emphasizing complex solutions for mental health challenges.
Work at Zinc
Currently, Iain Jordan serves as the Mental Health Mission Lead at ZINC, a position he has held since July 2023. His role involves leading initiatives focused on mental health, emphasizing the integration of complex solutions to address multifaceted issues in this field. Prior to this, he was a Fellow at ZINC from 2017 to 2021, where he contributed to various projects aimed at enhancing mental health services.
Education and Expertise
Iain Jordan has a robust educational background in medicine and psychiatry. He studied at St Conleth's College from 1986 to 1996 and later obtained a Bachelor of Surgery (M.B.B.S.) from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) from 1996 to 2002. He holds multiple certifications, including a Membership from The Royal College of Physicians in Ireland in 2004, and a Master's degree in Medical Informatics from University College Dublin from 2008 to 2010. He also completed a Certificate in Complexity Science at the Santa Fe Institute in 2021.
Background
Iain Jordan has extensive experience in the mental health sector, having worked in various roles across multiple organizations. He served as Chief Medical Officer at STUDIO X from 2019 to 2023 and at BetterSpace from 2018 to 2022. His clinical expertise includes positions such as Consultant Psychiatrist at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2013 to 2022 and Clinical Director at Clerkenwell Health since 2023. He has also engaged in research as a researcher at the University of Oxford from 2016 to 2017.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Iain Jordan has been involved in numerous initiatives aimed at improving mental health care. He has held leadership positions in various organizations, including his current roles as Clinical Lead at Beanbag Health and Assembly, and Clinical Advisor at TALK FOR HEALTH. His professional interests focus on the intersection of physical and mental health, advocating for accessible psychological strategies for recovery and thriving.
Professional Interests
Iain Jordan has a strong professional interest in the intersection of physical and mental health. He emphasizes the necessity for complex solutions to address the intricate challenges faced in mental health care. His passion lies in making psychological strategies for recovery and thriving accessible to a broader audience, reflecting his commitment to enhancing mental health services and support.