Trudy Balderson
Divisional Director of Nursing for Community Services
Job role
Divisional Director of Nursing for Community Services
The role supports the strategic development and operational
delivery of a range of Community Services, where working
closely with individuals, communities and other partner agencies is key
Secretary
Tracy Mount
t.mount@nhs.net
Area of Responsibility
Community services including District nursing in Craven
Collaborative Care Teams, Specialist nursing services ( Cardiac Rehabilitation, Heart Failure, Respiratory and Neurology) across Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven; Intermediate Care inpatient ward at Castleberg Hospital, Giggleswick; Community Services Delivery Team and site coordination at Settle Health Centre and Skipton Hospital.
Point of contact at the hospital
Email: Trudy.balderson@nhs.net
Mobile: 0791 7072 889
Office Tel: 01756 701709
Team Secretary T.mount@nhs.net
Professional background
My name is Trudy Balderson and I am the Head of Community Services. I qualified as a Registered Nurse at St James’s University Hospital in Leeds in 1982, a Registered Midwife at Airedale General Hospital in 1985 and a District Nurse Specialist Practitioner in 1988 before embarking on a career as a dual role District Nurse/Midwife within the Craven Community. I have led and managed a wide range of Community Services since 2002, and joined Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in 2011 with an MSc in Managing Health and Social services. I am a qualified Coach, have recently completed training as a workplace mediator and am proud to have been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse
