Latest appointments – Page 48
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'Hatchet woman' of days gone by is appointed to trust board
One of the most controversial figures from the era of the Conservative NHS reforms has staged a surprise comeback by winning a seat on a trust board.
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Short Cuts: Academic appointed to lead sexual health strategy
Public health minister Tessa Jowell has announced that Michael Adler, professor of genitourinary medicine/sexually transmitted diseases at Royal Free and University College Medical School, will lead the development of a sexual health strategy for England. The strategy, announced in March, will aim to improve access to services, spread good practice, ...
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Sacked trust chair with Tor y links is reappointed
Health secretary Frank Dobson has been forced to reappoint a trust chair with Conservative Party connections less than two months after he sacked her.
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HA appoints public health director at last
A health authority without a public health director since 1995 has at last made an appointment.
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Donaldson appointed chief medical officer
Northern and Yorkshire regional director Professor Liam Donaldson is to take over as chief medical officer for England on a top-ranking civil service salary worth up to pounds164,000 a year.
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Two new health authority chairs have been appointed in the North West region.
Two new health authority chairs have been appointed in the North West region. Alan Bullen, who is leader of West Lancashire district council, becomes chair of South Lancashire HA. Vourneen Darbyshire, a solicitor, becomes chair of North West Lancashire HA. She is a former non-executive director of Blackpool, Wyre and ...
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RCGP names new chair
Professor Stephen Field has been named as the next chair of the Royal College of GPs when Professor Mayur Lakhani finishes his three-year term of office in November.Professor Field is GP in Birmingham, regional postgraduate dean for West Midlands Deanery and chair of the RCGP's professional development board.Read the press ...
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New NHS London chief executive named
Ruth Carnell has been appointed chief executive of NHS London, after taking on the post on an interim basis last September when David Nicholson was appointed NHS chief executive.Mr Nicholson commented: ëI strongly believe we have found the right person to lead the NHS in London. Since she took up ...
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Oncology trust names new chief executive
Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology foundation trust has announced the appointment of new chief executive Darren Hurrell.Mr Hurrell is expected to take up the post in summer 2007.
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Pioneering expert appointed chief scientist of Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK has appointed leading cancer researcher Professor Sir David Lane as its first chief scientist.Professor Lane discovered the p53 protein, which plays a central role in preventing cancer. He called for a 'global effort' in the fight against cancer.
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Four Seasons names chief operating officer
Dr Pete Calveley has been appointed chief operating officer of independent provider Four Seasons Health Care. Dr Calveley joined Four Seasons in November 2005 as primary care medical director, while also continuing his role as a GP and primary care trust director in Lincolnshire.His new role is a full-time position. ...
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NHS Alliance names new commissioning director
Former South Leicestershire primary care trust chief executive Julie Wood has joined the NHS Alliance as director for practice-based commissioning and its chief executive transformation network. Ms Wood will also continue to work as a consultant.Click here to read the NHS Alliance announcement
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Alan Johnson named as new health secretary
Prime minister Gordon Brown has appointed Alan Johnson as next health secretary. With the NHS declared as Mr Brown's top priority, Mr Johnson's appointment was expected to be among the first of the new cabinet. The first cabinet meeting is due to take place this afternoon.
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Health Protection Agency names new chief
Justin McCracken is to be the new chief executive of the Health Protection Agency, replacing current incumbent Pat Troop when she retires in April 2008.
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Royal Liverpool Children's trust names new chief executive
The Royal Liverpool Children's trust has appointed Louise Shepherd as its new chief executive.
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Foundation trust appoints new chief executive
Tom Cahill has been announced as the new chief executive of the Hertfordshire Partnership foundation trust.
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NHS Employers appoints head of employment services
NHS Employers has appointed Karen Charman as its head of employment services.
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NHS Wales names new chief executives
NHS Wales has announced the chief executives of the health boards that will run primary and secondary care across the country from October.
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Monitor appoints new chief and chair to 'challenged' foundation trust
A foundation trust has been assigned a new chief executive by Monitor for the second time in eight months.