Sussex chief to step down without notice
The chief executive of a Sussex acute trust is to leave at the end of the month without working out her notice.
CQC completes non-executive board line up
The Care Quality Commission has appointed John Harwood as its sixth non-executive board member.
Chief exec swaps Norfolk for Channel Islands
The chief executive of NHS Norfolk has announced she is to step down in order to take up a post in the Channel Islands.
Trust appoints medical director
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals Foundation Trust has appointed Dr Robin Bolton as its new medical director, taking effect from 1 April.
Sir Liam Donaldson appointed chair of National Patient Safety Agency
Sir Liam Donaldson has been appointed as the new chairman of the National Patient Safety Agency.
Royal Berks chief takes up post
Royal Berkshire Foundation Trust’s new chief executive Edward Donald began work this week, although he does not assume official responsibility for running the trust until 1 April.
New chief executive in post
The new chief executive for NHS Heywood, Middleton and Rochdale has begun work this week.
PCT Network appointment
John McIvor has been appointed chair of the NHS Confederation’s PCT Network.
Six SHA chairs appointed for their second term
The Appointments Commission has announced the reappointment of six strategic health authority chairs.
Chief executive to depart from Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust
The chief executive of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital Trust is to leave to take on a new role improving the efficiency of British agriculture.
NPSA halts search for chief executive
The National Patient Safety Agency has put off its search for a new chief executive amid a Department of Health clampdown on senior appointments at arm’s length bodies.
NHS Confederation governance shake-up
The NHS Confederation is to appoint a remunerated chair as part of a shake-up of its governance arrangements.
New chief exec for Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust
Coventry and Warwickshire Partnership Trust has appointed Rachel Newson as chief executive.
New deputy chief exec for South Downs
South Downs Health Trust has appointed Clodagh Warde-Robinson as its new deputy chief executive.
Tim Kelsey to leave Dr Foster
Tim Kelsey is to leave Dr Foster and Dr Foster Intelligence – the firm’s joint venture with the Information Centre – later this year, it has been announced.
Lincolnshire trust chief exec sacked for swearing
The chief executive of an acute trust has been sacked for swearing in meetings, seven months after he went on sick leave with stress.
New boss for NHS Barking and Dagenham
NHS Barking and Dagenham has appointed Stephen Langford as its new chief executive.
Heart of Birmingham PCT appoints new interim chief exec
Heart of Birmingham teaching primary care trust has appointed Kevin McGee as its interim chief executive.
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FT directors appointed
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Mid Essex chief takes on dual role at Peterborough
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Monitor appoints interim chair
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Two new chiefs appointed
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DH names older people's and dementia tsars
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DH appoints liver disease tsar to lead national strategy
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Monitor concerned over vacant FT executive posts
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Barking, Havering and Redbridge appoints chairman
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CQC calls in high ranking fixer for ‘chaotic’ trust registration process
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New chief executive for Oxford Radcliffe Hospitals Trust
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NHS Stockport chief executive starts joint role
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DH urged to put off Monitor search
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Red-rated Bristol foundation trust chief steps down
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Chief medical officer supported over tough line on drink pricing
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NHS Tower Hamlets chair moves to Barts
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DH appoints first clinical director for informatics
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NHS Medway appoints chair
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Search for next Monitor chair to begin again in 2010
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NHS Direct appoints permanent chair
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Yorkshire acute trust appoints chair
News by sector
NHS non-executive appointments: think outside the tick box
A truly representative NHS needs more diversity among trusts’ non executive directors, reports Daloni Carlisle
Why NHS volunteering is all round value
Aintree is one of many trusts that both benefit from and give advantages to volunteers, reports Alison Moore
Leadership: commitment beats control
Leaders will get better results through engaging staff than by presiding over a command culture, say Beverly Alimo-Metcalfe and Juliette Alban-Metcalfe
Self belief: give yourself some credit
Believing in yourself is essential to successful performance and has two components - self-esteem and self-confidence, says Adrian Moorhouse
Career feedback - developing self awareness
If you are applying for posts do not be afraid to ask how you influenced the final decision - whether you get the job or not, says Diane Charnock
Make meetings more effective with mind mapping
Mind mapping is a simple technique that helps you ensure meetings work in your favour, says Constance Lamb
