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Dr Andrew Vallance-Owen

Andrew Vallance-Owen qualified at the Birmingham University Medical School, later undertaking surgical training in Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Melbourne, Australia.

His career within the British Medical Association started as Provincial Medical Secretary for the north of England followed by promotion to the post of BMA Scottish Secretary. Latterly he moved to London to become Head of Central Services and International Affairs, a role which also developed into Head of Policy Development. In addition, he became Secretary of the BMA Charitable Trusts and frequently acted as a spokesman for the BMA and the medical profession.

His experience spans the broad management spectrum in medicine with hands-on experience of management, industrial relations, negotiating, political lobbying, public speaking and media communications. He has also developed a specific interest in clinical audit and professional accountability over the last 15 years and has published on the subject.

He became Medical Director of Bupa Hospitals in 1994 and, in 1995, became Bupa's Group Medical Director where he has furthered his interests in the quality of health care, clinical audit and outcomes. He has expertise in health screening and promotion and is a keen advocate of improved doctor/patient communication and shared decision making. He has considerable knowledge and experience in the field of health and medical politics.