We are delighted to announce that Tori Young has been appointed as substantive Chief Operating Officer of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, following a competitive national recruitment process.

Tori joined The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as Director of Pharmacy in February 2022 and took on the additional role of Deputy Chief Operating Officer in April 2024. She has been Interim Chief Operating Officer since 31 March 2025, and will now hold the role on a substantive (i.e. permanent) basis. 

Tori has extensive leadership experience across the Cheshire and Merseyside healthcare system. After qualifying as a pharmacist and completing her pre-reg training, Tori spent 18 years at Wirral University Teaching Hospital in roles including aseptics, haematology, women’s health, medicines management and medicines safety as her career progressed into management. 

Before moving to The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, she was Deputy Chief Pharmacist at Warrington and Halton Hospitals. 

As Director of Pharmacy, Tori oversaw significant transformation in The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre's pharmacy services including increasing aseptic production, the launch of a full pharmacy logistics service and the introduction of new technology including Omnicells and VHP isolators.

During her time as Interim Chief Operating Officer, Tori has played a lead role in developing The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre’s next five-year strategy with Board colleagues as well as our staff members, patients and carers, and partner organisations.

Chief Executive Joan Spencer said: 

Tori is an outstanding leader with the ability to understand both the detail and the bigger picture, turning vision into reality. She thinks about people, ensuring services remain firmly patient-focused while also recognising and supporting staff.

Tori also combines strong values with business acumen and has the ability to motivate and inspire those around her. I am absolutely delighted that she has been appointed our substantive Chief Operating Officer.

Tori Young said: 

This is a very exciting time for The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre and I am thrilled to have been appointed to this role. We have big plans for the next five years and I am very much looking forward to working with everyone to deliver them. Everything we do is focused on providing the best care in the best way for people with cancer, along with supporting those who care for them.