Prabha Vijayakumar
Prabha Vijayakumar is the Chief Allied Health Professions Information Officer at NHS England, and a registered Occupational Therapist with over 25 years of leadership experience. Her career is defined by a distinguished track record of successfully driving complex, large-scale digital transformations and operational excellence, consistently tackling health inequalities across diverse clinical, health, and care services.
While currently focused on enhancing Allied Health Professions (AHP) leadership in informatics, Prabha’s core strength lies in her ability to translate deep clinical insight into impactful digital innovation across any healthcare domain. She ensures the strategic involvement of clinical perspectives in mainstream informatics programmes, advancing cohesive digital strategies that deliver system-wide alignment. This expertise is crucial for guiding Fellows in setting clear, achievable goals for their innovations and developing strategic roadmaps for widespread adoption within the NHS.
Prabha’s comprehensive experience spans provider, commissioner, Integrated Care Board (ICB), regional, and national levels, giving her a strong grasp of the wider healthcare landscape, including regulations, compliance, and industry trends. Her proven ability to implement and manage large-scale digital health solutions provides invaluable real-world insights for innovators. As a strategic thinker and highly effective communicator, she excels at conveying complex technical concepts in an understandable manner, making her adept at problem-solving and guiding Fellows through challenges on their journey to scaling.
Recognised for her collaborative approach and ability to drive performance, Prabha consistently leverages data and healthcare trends to inform strategies and encourage innovation. Her passion for transformation and dedication to improving digital and clinical integration showcase her commitment to ethical considerations and business acumen within the complex NHS procurement landscape. Prabha’s focus on building resilience, fostering work-life balance, and facilitating networking and connections further underscores her dedication to the holistic growth of innovators.