Shropshire well being trusts appoint new chief govt

Health trusts that handle neighborhood and hospital providers within the county have appointed a chief govt in widespread.

Jo Williams will work throughout each the Shropshire Community Health Team (ShropCom) and the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH).

As the present interim chief govt officer at SaTH, she is going to transfer to her new position on 1 September.

“I am delighted Jo has been appointed into this exciting new role; this is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate the good work happening between the trusts,” stated Andrew Morgan, chair in widespread for the 2 trusts.

The two organisations stated the appointment would improve integration and strengthen native providers.

They will stay as separate statutory our bodies led by a shared chair in widespread and a chief govt.

Ms Williams was beforehand the chief govt officer of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) in Birmingham, earlier than transferring to SaTH on secondment in September 2024.

“Jo brings extensive strategic and operational leadership experience with a strong track record in driving quality and performance improvement in the NHS,” added Mr Morgan.

“She has already made a positive difference in her 10 months as interim chief executive at SaTH and I know she has the ability, ambition, determination and compassion to drive forward excellent care for all the communities we serve.”

The ROH will start the method of appointing a brand new substantive CEO whereas she transitions into her new position.

Matthew Hartland, who has served as interim CEO there since October 2024, will stay in put up whereas the recruitment course of is underway.