Ashley James Medical Appoints Dr Catherine Grant as Chief Medical Officer

Ashley Redfern

Ashley James Medical is proud to announce the appointment of Dr Catherine 'Kate' Grant as our new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), marking a significant milestone in the continued development of our clinical governance and leadership structure.

Dr Grant brings over 30 years of extensive clinical experience as a General Practitioner, with a highly accomplished portfolio spanning primary care, urgent care, emergency medicine, and clinical education. Since 2018, she has further strengthened her expertise within emergency department settings, where she manages undifferentiated acute presentations across all age groups, and she currently practises full-time within an emergency department.

Her clinical approach is defined by compassionate, patient-centred care, supported by evidence-based practice and exceptional clinical judgement developed through decades of frontline experience. Dr Grant's background includes work across hospital medicine, general practice, out-of-hours services, and locum roles, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of patient pathways across the healthcare system.

Beyond clinical practice, Dr Grant has made a sustained contribution to medical education and professional development. She has spent over nine years as a producer and content creator for a widely recognised international podcast in internal medicine and primary care, and is actively involved in research and development within medical simulation training.

In her role as Chief Medical Officer, Dr Grant provides strategic clinical leadership and oversight across the organisation. She leads the Clinical Governance Team (CGT), ensuring that Ashley James Medical continues to operate to the highest standards of clinical safety, effectiveness, and regulatory compliance. Her responsibilities include governance of medication procurement and prescribing frameworks, supporting continuous quality improvement through audit, feedback, and learning, and strengthening organisational alignment with national clinical standards and best practice.

This appointment reinforces Ashley James Medical's commitment to delivering clinician-led, governance-driven care, ensuring that every aspect of our service is underpinned by robust clinical oversight and accountability.

The appointment of Dr Grant represents a key step forward in the company's growth, particularly as Ashley James Medical continues to expand its services across event medical cover, public venues, private clients, and specialist clinical environments. With Dr Grant's leadership, the organisation is exceptionally well-positioned to support future regulatory progression, including CQC readiness, and to maintain the highest standards of patient care across all operational settings.

Ashley James Medical welcomes Dr Catherine Grant to the team and looks forward to the expertise, leadership, and clinical excellence she brings to the organisation.