Welcome to the HSE Spark Innovation Programme, Una Rogers! We’re thrilled to introduce Una Rogers as the newest National Nursing/Midwifery Innovation Fellow in the 2025 cohort of the HSE Spark Innovation Programme! Una is a Community Midwife Manager with over 12 years of midwifery experience. Deeply committed to woman-centered, holistic maternity care, she has dedicated much of her career to Labour ward and antenatal services, always seeking innovative ways to improve experiences for women and families. Her innovation journey began with a successful Quality Improvement Project that used technology to enhance interpretation services in the Maternity Outpatients Dept — improving patient satisfaction and outcomes while reducing costs. Now, as a Spark Fellow, Una is excited to explore the future of women’s health and Generative AI in healthcare, with a focus on how these technologies can drive real change in our health services. Based in the West/Northwest, Una is eager to collaborate with clinical teams across Ireland. “I’m so excited and privileged to be given this opportunity to join the Spark Innovation Fellowship and work alongside like-minded clinical colleagues to help enhance and improve our health services. As the world evolves at a rapid pace, I believe that embracing emerging technologies like Generative AI can unlock transformative possibilities in healthcare, particularly within obstetric and maternity services." Una is looking forward to hearing from teams with innovative ideas or projects. If you’d like to connect, invite her to visit your service/college, or collaborate on an event, reach out via spark@hse.ie . ✨ Let’s Spark something great together – welcome, Una HSE Spark Innovation Programme Jared Gormly Caitriona Heffernan Michelle Howard Catherine Marsh Claire McElvanna Siobhan Power Anna Marie Kiernan Laura Dillon Seán O'Malley Caoimhe Glancy Deirdre Bradley Shelley Coleman Galway University Hospitals University of Galway Trinity College Dublin Siobhan Canny Dr. Maureen A Flynn Georgina Bassett Eve Stanley Tony Canavan Kevin Kelly Damien McCallion Jonathan McCrea Fran Thompson
It’s great to see the HSE Spark Innovation Programme giving frontline staff the opportunity to explore new ideas, particularly in areas such as maternity care. With tools like Generative AI, there’s real potential to reduce pressure on services while providing more personalised, compassionate care for patients. It demonstrates how innovation in healthcare isn’t just about technology; it’s about rethinking how we care for people in the future.
Congratulations una
A fantastic colleague to learn so much from and the potential collaboration opportunities already are apparent-exciting times ahead!
Delighted to have such an inspiring colleague to work alongside in developing the innovation ecosystem for nursing and Midwifery
A great addition to the team. Welcome Una
Delighted to be working with you this year Una! Looking forward to what lies ahead!
National HSCP Innovation Fellow, HSE Spark
4dDelighted to have you on the team Una!