Latest appointments – Page 62
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NewsJohn Healey steps down as shadow health secretary
Shadow health secretary John Healey has resigned from the shadow cabinet, HSJ has learned.
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NewsExclusive: SHA cluster chief executives appointed without competition
Just one candidate was interviewed for the post of chief executive in each of the three new strategic health authority clusters, HSJ can reveal.
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NewsNHS Commissioning Board chair announced
A barrister and academic who has advised government on genetically modified food has been named as the health secretary’s preferred candidate for chair of the NHS Commissioning Board.
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NewsLansley's candidate for Commissioning Board chair narrowly wins MPs' backing
The health secretary’s preferred candidate to become NHS Commissioning Board chair has only won endorsement from the House of Commons health committee on the casting vote of its chair.
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NewsSingle NHS finance and performance post abolished
The post which had been expected to become the second most senior job in the new NHS has been split in two.
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NewsChair appointed to HEE steering group
A chair has been appointed to oversee the development of the new body that will be responsible for NHS workforce education and training.
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NewsWarning over status of nurses involved in NHS commissioning
Nurses involved in emerging clinical commissioning groups are being given little time and support and are being paid less than GP peers, according to an authoritative report published today.
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NewsService delays arose despite 'good natured' strike
The NHS managed to keep many services running throughout last Wednesday’s national strike but ambulance services were significantly affected in some areas.
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NewsCommissioning board names medical and finance chiefs
NHS medical director Sir Bruce Keogh has been appointed to the same post on the NHS Commissioning Board, it was confirmed to HSJ at the organisation’s first meeting today.
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NewsMonitor's chief economist leaving for Ofwat
Monitor chief economist at Sonia Brown is leaving the organisation, HSJ understands.
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NewsNHS managers asked to resign - Labour
Senior NHS figures have been sent letters asking for their resignation as part of the move towards controversial health reforms, Labour has revealed.
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NewsMacmillan chief appointed non exec for commissioning board
Macmillian Cancer Support chief executive Ciarán Devane has been confirmed as a non executive director of the NHS Commissioning Board.
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NewsWales' top doctor announces retirement
Wales’ top doctor Tony Jewell said he will step down as Wales’ chief medical officer (CMO) next summer after six years in the post.
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NewsBirmingham chief executive made a dame in new year's honours
The chief executive of University Hospital Birmingham Foundation Trust has been made a dame in the new year’s honours list.
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NewsDH advertises for future leader of Public Health England
The Department of Health has begun advertising for a chief executive designate for its new executive agency Public Health England.
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NewsNursing regulator chief executive resigns
The chief executive of the Nursing and Midwifery Council Dickon Weir-Hughes has resigned from his post with immediate effect.
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NewsFive NHS commissioning board directors confirmed
The appointment of five NHS Commissioning Board executive directors has been announced, including Ian Dalton in the key role of chief operating officer.
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NewsDH appoints three new director generals
Three new director generals have been appointed by the Department of Health, covering public health, external relations and group operations and assurance.
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NewsBetter interventions could cut missed appointments by third
The number of patients who fail to turn up for NHS appointments could be cut by 30 per cent with just basic service alterations, according to research.
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NewsMost powerful NHS trust chief executive quits
One of the NHS’s most prominent chief executives is leaving to take up a job in Australia.