Meet the team

Espirita thrives on the synergy of its team, the very essence of our commitment to empowering healthcare professionals worldwide. Our promise is to stand by you every step of the way, providing not just expertise, but heartfelt support. Within our team, each member brings a unique blend of experience and insight, ensuring that your journey is met with personalised guidance and understanding.

Sam Tennant

UK Director
Sam oversees all international recruitment into our UK and Rest-of-World locations, including New Zealand and the UAE.

Sam oversees all international recruitment into our UK and Rest-of-World locations, including New Zealand and the UAE. With over 12 years of dedicated service at Acacium Group, Sam brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role, ensuring that our global recruitment efforts are both effective and efficient. Throughout his tenure, Sam has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic vision. Most recently, he led the Group’s insourcing, outsourcing, and diagnostic service operations for seven years. Sam’s comprehensive understanding of international recruitment dynamics allows him to navigate the complexities of different markets and cultures with ease. 

Paul Brown

USA Vice President
As Vice President in the United States with 23 years of healthcare recruitment experience, Paul is a seasoned professional committed to delivering exceptional results for both clients and candidates.

As Vice President in the United States with 23 years of healthcare recruitment experience, Paul is a seasoned professional committed to delivering exceptional results for both clients and candidates. Throughout his extensive career, Paul has developed a deep understanding of the healthcare industry’s unique demands and challenges, enabling him to help organisations build high-performing teams and guide individuals to fulfilling careers. 

Mark Jenkins

Director of Finance
Mark plays a pivotal role in partnering with the leadership team by providing essential financial input into business decisions and managing the financial side of the business.

Mark plays a pivotal role in partnering with the leadership team by providing essential financial input into business decisions and managing the financial side of the business. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic mindset, Mark ensures that financial considerations are at the forefront of Espirita’s organisational strategies, driving informed decision-making and sustainable growth. Mark’s key responsibilities include ownership of the Profit and Loss (P&L) statement, where he meticulously tracks and manages revenues and expenses to ensure financial health and profitability. His expertise in P&L management is instrumental in identifying trends, optimising financial performance, and guiding the organisation towards its financial goals. 

Lesley Anne Farro

US Director of Nursing
Lesley has been a dedicated nurse for 13 years, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for optimising healthcare delivery, enhancing patient experience, and advocating for nurses.

Lesley has been a dedicated nurse for 13 years, bringing a wealth of experience and a deep passion for optimising healthcare delivery, enhancing patient experience, and advocating for nurses. Her commitment to these core principles has made her an invaluable asset to Espirita and a trusted leader in the healthcare community. Her hands-on experience spans a variety of healthcare settings, from acute care hospitals to community health centers. This diverse background has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of patient needs and the complexities of healthcare delivery. 

Jennifer Leatherland

Head of Espirita Learning
With 30 years of extensive healthcare experience in the UK and overseas, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role.

With 30 years of extensive healthcare experience in the UK and overseas, Jennifer brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role. Over the past decade, she has honed her focus on digital learning, making significant strides in the integration of technology and education within the healthcare sector. Her contributions have been pivotal in shaping the Espirita Learning product, which delivers high-quality content to our global clinicians. Her international experience has enriched her understanding of different healthcare systems and practices, allowing her to develop adaptable and effective learning solutions that cater to a global audience. 

Jenna O’Neill

Recruitment Manager
Jenna is responsible for international recruitment, specialising in supporting nurses looking to relocate to the United States.

Jenna is responsible for international recruitment, specialising in supporting nurses looking to relocate to the United States. With her wealth of personal experience and professional expertise, Jenna plays a crucial role in helping nurses navigate the complexities of international relocation and transition smoothly into their new roles. Having lived throughout the United States and Canada, Jenna brings first-hand knowledge of the relocation process. This experience enables her to provide empathetic and practical support to nurses, making her an invaluable resource for those embarking on this significant life change. 

Bobbie Hewitt

Business Improvement and RPO Director
Bobbie brings extensive expertise in RPO management, client relationships, and account management spans both private and public healthcare sectors.

As the Business Improvement Director at Acacium Group, Bobbie Hewitt is instrumental in driving recruitment strategies and enhancing client relationships. With over four years at Acacium, she has successfully managed end-to-end recruitment solutions, including for Cleveland Clinic London, where she recruited over 1,600 staff. Bobbie’s leadership extends to implementing cost-saving initiatives and increasing bank utilisation for acute and mental health clients. Her strategic vision and commitment to excellence, which earned her the Outstanding Outsourced Recruitment Organisation award, have made her a vital asset in the healthcare recruitment sector.

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Espirita is a trading name of Pulse Healthcare Ltd (03156103) a limited company registered in England and Wales and with its registered office address at 9 Appold Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2AP.
Favorite Healthcare Staffing, LLC, a Kansas limited liability company, d/b/a Espirita™, with principal offices located at 9800 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212. Espirita is a trademark of Indigo Bidco Ltd., an affiliate of Espirita.