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Lorelei Jones is a Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences (specialising in Healthcare Organisation & Governance) at the School of Health Sciences, Bangor University. She is an active medical anthropologist whose work bridges social theory and healthcare practice. She is a Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute and the Higher Education Academy, and contributes to international academic leadership through roles in the Society for Studies in Organising Healthcare and the editorial boards of the International Journal of Health Governance and the Journal of Health Organisation and Management.
Her research focuses on the social organisation of healthcare, with key interests in:
- Quality and safety in hospital care
- Medical leadership and innovation
- Systems leadership and integrated care
- Policy implementation and evaluation
- Organisational change and professional identity
Her recent publications reflect a strong trajectory in applying anthropological and social science perspectives to real-world healthcare challenges, particularly in the NHS. Themes across her work include the role of medical leaders, the implementation of patient safety frameworks like PSIRF, and the reform of dental services in Wales. She employs mixed-methods and ethnographic approaches, often in collaboration with health boards such as Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board.
Lorelei Jones leads multiple funded research projects, including NIHR-funded evaluations of national policies and Welsh Government-supported reforms. Her work is translational, aiming to inform policy and practice through rigorous academic inquiry. She is also an active PhD supervisor, welcoming students interested in social science applications in healthcare.
Her scientific recognition includes the Welsh Crucible Future Research Leaders Fellowship and active roles in key academic networks. She regularly presents at academic events and contributes to capacity-building through initiatives like the Health and Care Research Summer School.
