Perbinder Grewal
Professional Profile
Perbinder Grewal is a visionary leader with over 15 years of experience in healthcare leadership, policy development, and advocacy. Renowned for influencing national healthcare policies and spearheading evidence-based strategies, Perbinder excels in aligning organisational goals with strategic initiatives. He is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion and has a proven track record of driving systemic change in complex environments.
With expertise spanning governance, strategic planning, and operational excellence, he has successfully developed innovative programmes and delivered over 500 training sessions, positively impacting diverse stakeholders.
Core Competencies
• Policy Development & Strategic Planning
• Governance & Compliance
• Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy
• Leadership & Team Development
• Data-Driven Insights
• Programme & Project Management
• Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (EDI) Leadership
• Safeguarding & Risk Management
Professional Experience
Founder & CEO | Whitehall Medical Limited
Chandler’s Ford, UK | 2018 – Present
• Directed policy advocacy initiatives, aligning organisational practices with modern healthcare standards.
• Published white papers influencing healthcare leadership conversations.
• Delivered over 500 training sessions on safety, leadership, and policy impacts.
Key Achievements:
• Achieved systemic improvements with efficiency gains of 50%.
• Secured multimillion-pound funding through evidence-based programme design.
Founder & CEO | Psychological Safety Academy
Chandler’s Ford, UK | 2022 – Present
• Developed the world’s first regulated qualification in psychological safety.
• Advanced team collaboration and policy alignment through evidence-based workshops.
• Partnered with industry leaders to expand influence nationally and internationally.
Key Achievements:
• Boosted client engagement by 30%.
• Achieved a 50% increase in organisational reach through strategic partnerships.
Consultant Vascular Surgeon & Policy Advocate
NHS & Private Sector | Southampton, UK | 2012 – 2020
• Chaired governance committees and contributed to regional and national policy development.
• Centralised vascular units, improving care efficiency by 50%.
• Reduced inefficiencies and waiting times through strategic operational changes.
Key Achievements:
• Published impactful recommendations aligning clinical practices with policy trends.
• Improved outcomes by developing efficient patient care pathways.
Education & Certifications
• Organisational Psychology Certificate (SCQF Level 11) – University of Aberdeen | 2023
• Level 5 Certificate in Business Development | 2024
• Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Leadership – Open University | 2015
• MBBS Distinction – Imperial College School of Medicine | 1998
Technical Skills
• Data Analysis & Insights: Tableau, Power BI, Excel (Advanced).
• Policy Advocacy Tools: Salesforce, HubSpot.
• Project Management: Trello, Asana.
• Safeguarding & Compliance: Governance frameworks, risk mitigation.
Key Achievements
• Published influential policy briefs and white papers addressing healthcare leadership.
• Reduced inefficiencies by 50%, driving cost savings and improved outcomes.
• Designed inclusive service models improving access for underserved communities.
Interests
• Advocacy for equity, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare and beyond.
• Driving systemic change through innovative and evidence-based policies.
Books Authored
Perbinder Grewal is the author of several influential books that provide in-depth insights into patient safety, psychological safety, and healthcare leadership. These publications reflect his commitment to enhancing healthcare systems and fostering cultures of safety and staff engagement.
Evidence-Based Series on Healthcare and Safety
1. Part 1: Foundations
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2. Part 2: Staff Engagement and Worker Well-Being
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3. Part 3: Psychological Safety in Healthcare
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4. Part 4: The Safety-Engagement Connection and Leadership Imperatives
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5. Part 5: Implementation and Improvement
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Human Factors and Patient Safety in Healthcare
1. Part 1: What are Human Factors?
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2. Part 2: Human Factors & Patient Safety
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Beyond the Bedside
1. Volume 1: Unveiling Hazards, Mitigating Risks, and Mastering Patient Safety Investigations
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2. Volume 2: Unveiling Hazards, Mitigating Risks, and Mastering Patient Safety Investigations
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CQC: How to Achieve Outstanding Standards
1. Outstanding in Caring
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2. Outstanding Safety Standards
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3. Outstanding in the Safe Domain
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4. Outstanding in the Effective Domain
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5. Outstanding in the Responsive Domain
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6. Outstanding in the Well-Led Domain
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Psychological Safety and Accountability
• Safe to Speak: Psychological Safety and Accountability for a Blame-Free Culture & Patient Safety
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These works highlight Perbinder’s dedication to improving safety, leadership, and organisational culture in healthcare.