Yunusa, Mariatu
Mariatu Yunusa
deputy informatics officer, Barking Havering Redbridge Hospitals Trust
Maria is a midwife with over 8 years experience. She also holds a BSc in Computer Science and effectively merges both disciplines in her current role within the Office of Clinical Informatics.
Currently working as the Deputy Informatics Officer for the Women and Child Health Division, Maria leads the Electronic Patient Record (EPR) project, aiming to enhance the quality and safety of maternity care. In a previous role as Clinical Informatics Lead for Midwifery, Maria focused on innovative care improvements, including the ongoing audio-to-text documentation and the e-Check sustainability projects.
Maria’s dedication to sustainability has led to the development of the e-Checks project, which aims to digitise the Trust’s paper-based processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing waste. Maria aspires to continue integrating expertise in midwifery and clinical informatics to drive positive change in patient care and contribute to a greener and sustainable NHS.