Senior Digital Programme Innovation Lead, NHS England South East

Adriana Jimenez is an Innovation Lead at NHS England South East, working to bring new ideas and practical improvements into primary care so that services work better for patients, communities, and the teams delivering care every day.

Her role sits at the intersection of creativity and implementation — identifying innovations with real potential and supporting their adoption across primary care settings in the South East. Whether improving access, streamlining processes, or introducing new technologies, Adriana’s focus is always on tangible benefits for patients and the people who care for them.

For Adriana, the work is personal as much as professional.

“The NHS represents fairness, compassion, and a shared commitment to improving lives,” she says. “It is a privilege to contribute to that mission by turning new ideas into practical improvements that enhance care for patients and communities.”

Her work supports the NHS’s shift toward a more modern, responsive health service — ensuring that innovation is not an abstract concept but something felt in GP surgeries, community clinics, and the everyday experiences of patients across the region.

Adriana is one of 78 NHS South East colleagues celebrated as part of a campaign marking the NHS’s 78th birthday and the first anniversary of England’s 10 Year Health Plan.