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David Turnbull: Managing Consultant

Since founding Bainbridge Turnbull Limited in 1996, David has demonstrated his considerable experience in the field of organisational development. His Company has undertaken work for a variety of organisations in both the public and private sectors, where he has successfully led:

	the development and implementation of a series of small and large scale projects:
		often working with top management teams; sometimes with non-executive directors and, in a local authority context, with elected Members;
		making use of his considerable skill in negotiation, particularly when having overall responsibility for the management of the project;
	management development and training initiatives:
		development programmes – aimed at achieving a desired change in management style and organisational culture;
		increasing the overall competence of the managers within the organisation.


	David has established a reputation as an articulate and persuasive consultant. He has an open style of management, epitomised by his excellent relations with clients, staff organisations, and other stake-holders. His success with Bainbridge Turnbull Limited has built on his long and distinguished career in the NHS, the last ten years of which were spent in senior management positions. Working in the field of human resource management, David enjoyed a range of roles, including:

	Head of Personnel for Liverpool Health Authority, one of the largest Authorities in England, employing at that time some 13,500 staff;
	Director of Manpower and Organisational Development, Leighton Hospital, Crewe, employing 2200 staff;
	Director of Marketing and Support Services, Bishop Auckland Hospitals NHS Trust - including remit as project director for £45m. whole hospital re-development under the Government’s PFI scheme, one of the first in the country.

PFI Experience

Since establishing Bainbridge Turnbull Limited in 1996, David has worked on a number of PFI projects in the NHS. Major projects have included:

	establishing completely new facilities management organisation, following transfer of staff to Contractor;
	introduction of ISO 9002 QA System for facilities contract;
	introduction of new ‘one-stop-shop’ help desk arrangements;
	devising Contract Management Plan and detailed Operating Procedures for major estates function.