Darren Mills - managing director
I am a registered Operating Department Practitioner with over 20 years experience in both the NHS and Independent Sector and have extensive experience in Operating Theatre Management and Decontamination of Surgical Instruments along with a proven record in Theatre Utilisation and Process Management.
During my career I have strived to improve myself through education and experience and have detailed below some of my qualifications, job history and academic activities for your reference.
I have undertaken ‘Expert Witness’ training with Bond Solon and Cardiff University. This has provided me with skills in report writing as well as understanding the law within healthcare.
Education / Qualifications
- 2020, Masters in Business and Administration – Open University (On Going)
- 2009, Starting Mathematics – Open University
- 2004, NVQ Level 3 Operating Department Practice – Brunnel ODP School
Additional Training
- 2024, Expert Witness (CUBS), Bond Solon & Cardiff University
- 2018, Surgical First Assistance Course, De Montford University
- 2016, SSD Managers and Supervisors Course, City and Guilds
The hamptons hospital – peterborough
Surgical Services Manager – 13 Week Project 2025
- Opened up a new fully integrated operating theatre
- Introduced new ENT services including Tonsillectomy and FESS
- Introduced new Orthopaedic Services including Fusion and Joint Replacement Surgery
- Introduced new Urology OPD services
- Co-ordinated the procurement of new surgical instrumentation
- Mentored new Team Leaders with staff management issues
Refauh medical centre – London
Advisory Consultant 2022 – 2023
- Compiled a full list of equipment required and leased with different suppliers to ensure cost effectiveness
- Created staffing requirements based on opening times and projected activity
- Provided advice on CQC requirements and current health related legislations
Woodlands hospital – kettering
Consignment Project 2021
- Undertook a full review of all cosigned implants within this busy 4 theatre Ramsay healthcare Hospital
- Co-ordinated new consignment agreements in line with current activity
Spire Nottingham
Spines Lead for the Hospital, 2019 – March 2021
- Introduced navigation surgery system to guide the surgeon’s movements during an operation
- Rationalised stock held on site by over 50% through strategic planning of stock management
- Maximised profitability by introducing two new consultants to the services
Theatre Manager, 2017 – 2019
- Awarded Outstanding Rating by the CQC in February 2018 by executing innovative methods to improve service delivery in line with 5 CQC key lines of enquiry (KLOE)
- Accomplished annual cost savings of £100k through cross collaboration with procurement team for the entire Spire Group
- Achieved 90% theatre utilisation for whole time equivalent staff by adjusting appropriate schedule and booking maximum operating sessions
- Doubled operation proficiency by recruiting competitive staff
Queens Medical Centre Nottingham
Location, 2010 – 2017. Team Leader, 2016 – 2017
- Completed a ‘Human Factors’ training programme with entire team
- Improved Theatre Utilisation from 75% to 95% by improving scheduling
- Recruited new staff to reach 100% of establishment from 75%
- Achieved 95% compliance with Trust mandatory training
Sterile Services Manager, 2013 – 2016
- Awarded with honours award for leading the team through a 5-week shut down during £300,000 of renovation work where service provided from an offsite facility
- Achieved annual savings of £200,000 by managing budget
- Implemented a new ‘Lean System of Work’ that reduced on the day cancellations from 2 per week to 1 every 3 months
- Secured £500,000 of investment to replace existing equipment
Up Coming
- TBC
Past
- October 2023 – Irish Decontamination Institute Annual Conference, Cork Ireland. Guest Speake
- March 2022 – 7th Edition, Markets and Markets Infection Control, Sterilisation and Decontamination in Healthcare, London UK. Guest Speaker
- October 2022 – 6th Edition, Markets and Markets Infection Control, Sterilisation and Decontamination in Healthcare, Online. Guest Speaker
- March 2021 – 5th Edition, Markets and Markets Infection Control, Sterilisation and Decontamination in Healthcare, Online. Guest Speaker
- June 2017 – N Spine London. Operating Room Personnel Faculty
- September 2015 – AOSpine Live Tissue Training, Strasbourg. Operating Room Personnel Faculty
- September 2013 – AOSpine Live Tissue Training, Strasbourg. Operating Room Personnel Faculty
- November 2010 – AOSpine Operating Room Personnel Deformity Course, Norfolk. Faculty
- March 2008 – AOSpine Operating Room Personnel Cervical Spine Course, Nottingham. Faculty
September 2025 – Tour De Four, Sir Chris Hoy Charity Bike Ride
June 2024 – ‘Hayward House Appeal’ meal at Fletchers Restaurant
rebecca mills - admin support
I am an administrator with over 24 years of experience. I have worked within sectors including Social Housing, the National Health Service and Higher Education. Providing support with a range of administration tasks including invoicing, managing waiting lists and customer communication.
I have recently completed a certificate in Independent End Point Assessment in Apprenticeships.
Providing administration support for DM Health Consultancy including invoicing and social media.