UKS MEDICAL & DIAGNOSTICS (UKSMD) - Key Persons


Liz Kendall

Job Titles:
  • Account Manager
Liz has been working in the Medico-Legal industry for almost 25 years, originally as a Claimant Personal Injury Lawyer. In 2007, Liz left the law and joined the first national rehabilitation provider to expand on the provision of early intervention treatment to ensure that those who had suffered an injury had access to timely, high quality care. Liz joined UKS three years ago when we began to expand our services to encompass treatments and rehabilitation as well as diagnostics. Liz is an accredited AFM Mediator and outside of work she likes to spend time with her two sons. She also enjoys running, reading and attempting to grow veg in her newly acquired allotment.

Michael Simister - CEO

Job Titles:
  • CEO
Michael joined UKSMD at its inception in 2003, having previously worked in banking. Over the years Michael has ensured he has hands-on experience of all aspects of the company's operations, spending time in various roles from care-coordinator through customer relations and Operations Manager before becoming a Director in 2018. Outside of work Michael is a family man and loves spending time at home. He also enjoys staying active, going skiing every year and he plays football for a local amateur team.

Stephen Cunningham

Job Titles:
  • Office Manager
Stephen has worked at UKSMD since 2005, first as a care-coordinator then as team leader before his step up again to Office Manager. The wealth of operational knowledge within Stephen's team has been an essential contribution in the development of our bespoke care management system which has become an integral part of the business. Stephen is an avid Manchester United fan and enjoys hiking and walking.

Steve Bland

Job Titles:
  • Quality Manager
Steve joined the company in 2012 and has enjoyed having autonomy in several different roles including Management, Customer Service & Training. His varied experiences mean he is well-placed to measure and monitor the quality of our services and identify potential improvements to policies and processes. A healthy productive lifestyle is important to Steve as is continuing his personal growth though his passion for the Martial Arts.

Vicky Simister - COO

Job Titles:
  • COO
Vicky was joint founder of UKSMD along with our Chairman, Gordon Simister. Vicky has used her deep industry knowledge and experience to grow the company and is currently Chief Operations Officer. Outside the office Vicky's family life keeps her busy and she enjoys camping and outdoor activities.