Sheila Shribman | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | English |
| Occupation | consultantpediatrician |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Medical career | |
| Awards | James Spence Medal (2012) |
Sheila ShribmanCBE is a Britishpediatrician. Shribman was most notable for the successful integration of children's services in hospital, community and mental health settings, working closely with the local authority. She was named aCommander of the Order of the British Empire during the2011 New Year Honours and awarded theJames Spence Medal in 2012.
Shribman completed a degree atCambridge University and went toLondon for training at multiple hospitals includingGreat Ormond Street Hospital.[1]
Shribman began her career as a consultant pediatrician in the 1980s. Early in her career, Shribman was a member of a committee on children protection for eighteen years and worked at theNorthampton General Hospital in the 1990s.[2] While at Northampton, she was the hospital'smedical director for eleven years.[3]
In 2005, Shribman was named theDepartment of Health's National Clinical Director for Children.[4] Prior to her appointment, Shribman worked for theRoyal College of Paediatrics and Child Health as a registrar for three years.[5] After her position with the Department of Health ended in 2013, she was selected byGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust as anon-executive director and reelected in 2017.[3] In 2017, Shribman was a board member of theEvelina London Children's Hospital.[1]
Outside of healthcare, Shribman was named chair of theDartmouth Food Festival in 2017.[6]
In 2011, Shribman was appointed aCommander of the Order of the British Empire at the2011 New Year Honours.[7] In 2012, she was awarded theJames Spence Medal.[8]
Shribman has three children.[5]