MPs call for NHSE head with 'strong track record of delivering change'

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

An MPs committee has said the appointment of Dr Penny Dash as chair of NHS England (NHSE) should be accompanied by a chief executive with a ‘strong track record of delivering change’.

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Coroner warns of lack of public understanding of PAs following patient death

Coroner warns of lack of public understanding of PAs following patient death

By Lee Peart 28 February 2025

A coroner has warned there is a lack of public understanding over the role of physician associates (PAs) after the death of a patient whose family believed they had been seen by a doctor.

Care workers take control of schedules and earnings

By Liz Wells 27 February 2025

More than 170 care workers have signed up to a new platform that allows them to set their own pay and keep 100% of their earnings.

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Trust recognised for commitment to disability inclusion

By Lee Peart 26 February 2025

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH) has been recognised for its commitment to disability inclusion.

Nottingham CityCare selects new chief executive

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

Nottingham CityCare, the city’s largest provider of NHS community health services, has appointed Dr Nicole Atkinson as its new chief executive.

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside names new chief executive

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

NHS Cheshire and Merseyside has appointed Cathy Elliott as its next chief executive.

NHS Confederation appoints vice-chair

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

‘Foluke Ajayi, chief executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed vice-chair at the NHS Confederation.

BREAKING NEWS: NHS chief to stand down

By Liz Wells 25 February 2025

Amanda Pritchard is to stand down as chief executive at the end of this financial year.

Commitment to our community

By Liz Wells 24 February 2025

Deputy chief people officer, Sarah Margetts, shares how North Bristol Trust’s Commitment to Our Community programme drives innovative recruitment and retention

Infectious disease workers to strike over working conditions

By Lee Peart 24 February 2025

Five days of strike action is being launched by infection control workers at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital later this month.

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director – Adult Social Care, Health & Wellbeing

£131,208 (Hay 1)

Sefton (Metropolitan borough), Merseyside£131,208 (Hay 1)

RECRUITER: Sefton Borough Council

Head of Service – Adult Social Care Operations

£Competitive

Kirklees, West Yorkshire£Competitive

RECRUITER: Kirklees Metropolitan Council

Head of Service – Social Care

G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

Wrexham (Wrecsam)G15 £63,148 - £67,058 per annum

RECRUITER: Wrexham County Borough Council