Bailey has been a non-executive director at DBTH since 2020. During this time, he has led board committees covering charity, people, finance and performance and also operated as the chair of Doncaster and Bassetlaw Health Services, providing oversight and guidance on key areas of the organisation's work.

He also serves as a non-executive at the Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust, chair of the NHS Retirement Fellowship Charity and as a trustee at Ashgate Hospice on a voluntary basis.

Bailey brings three decades of business experience from a career in the aviation and power generation sector at FTSE 100 company Rolls-Royce, where he held a range of customer-facing leadership positions, including group director for customers and services.

Richard Parker, chief executive at DBTH, said: 'Mark has been an active and valued member of the board since 2020 and brings with him a wealth of experience from both the private and public sectors.

'I look forward to working closely with him as we strive to deliver high-quality care for our patients and communities.'

Bailey added: 'I am excited about what lies ahead as we build on our new strategy and deliver key programmes, such as the Electronic Patient Record and our ambitious capital developments. I look forward to working with colleagues and partners to make real progress for our patients and communities.'

Bailey will take up the position in January 2026, following the completion of Suzy Brain England's final term of office at the end of 2025.