We are thrilled to announce the newest member of the Harrison Associates team- Matt Mclean- who is joining us as a new Clinical Manager and Safeguarding Lead.

 

Before this role, Matt was a case manager, safeguarding lead, and trainer at Northern Case Management, where he utilised his varied experiences to deliver case management to complex paediatric and adult clients with a range of acquired or traumatic brain injuries, orthopaedic conditions and various associated health conditions. Matt helped to develop safeguarding policies and wrote and delivered training courses.

 

Matt is passionate about improving outcomes for people who have suffered life changing injuries clinical case management across the lifespan, with a background learning disabilities giving insight into the lifelong effects of permanent impairments on individuals and their families.

 

In 2012, Matt was voted Nursing Times Student Nurse of the Year (LD), with reference made to his commitment and drive to improving services for the people who use them.

 

We thought the best way to introduce Matt would be through a little Q&A, so without further ado, here he is!

 

What made you want to join Harrison Associates?

Harrison Associates offered me the opportunity to help continually develop a service at an industry-leading company and this was a challenge I was very excited to accept.

 

What are you most excited to explore in your new role?

Being part of a clinical management team that has a variety of specialisms, working together with a shared vision of market leading case management and expert witness services. I am excited by the can-do approach and autonomy to bring new ideas to the discussion table.

 

Tell us one thing people don’t know about you?

I have aphantasia – I cannot see images in my mind

 

What would you say is your most valuable skill?

If I don’t know the answer to something, I want to find out. This extends into never accepting that the best approach cannot be improved further. This extends to both humanistic and service approaches and I like to think I am enthusiastic in helping colleagues and clients to recognise and develop their strengths.

 

What new perspectives do you bring to the business?

I have worked with both children and adults of all ages across various settings and from a variety of different backgrounds, giving me a holistic insight into the multi-factorial contributors to successful interventions and the barriers that can be experienced. I have always tried to adopt the philosophy that a service adapts to meet the needs of its clients, rather than delivering care in a service focussed manner and promoting this philosophy in others.

 

 

We can’t wait to watch Matt’s journey as part of the fast-growing Harrison Associates team!

 

We have recently joined handl Group, which allowed us to secure investment for growth and further development. If you are looking for a new challenge, click here to view our current open positions, we would love to hear from you.