The Power Climbers 2018
These middle managers are tipped for success, and work four days or fewer a week.
NATHALIE ZACHARIAS
AHP professional lead
Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Pattern worked: 4 days a week
Nathalie has built on her background as an Occupational Therapist, progressing to a demanding and varied role at Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As part of the senior leadership team, she is responsible for the governance of approximately 450 Allied Health Professionals. She manages the team leads for the employment services for mental health clients and the volunteer and work experience team. She is the falls strategy lead and chairs a number of other groups. Working part-time allows Nathalie to balance her professional life with looking after her children and completing a masters in organisational leadership. She is a firm advocate for flexible working and has supported a number of colleagues with caring, health and other commitments to reduce their hours.