07.02.14
Medway NHS FT appoints new leadership
New leadership has been announced at Medway NHS Foundation Trust, following action by the regulator Monitor.
Christopher Langley has been appointed as chairman of the trust and Nigel Beverley the interim chief executive. Monitor is also taking action to ensure the new executive team strengthens operational leadership at the trust and reviews its strategic prospects.
Medway NHS FT was placed into special measures in July 2013 following the Keogh Review. Although it has made some progress on the care issues highlighted in that review, Monitor remains concerned over A&E performance and its deteriorating financial position.
Stephen Hay, managing director of provider regulation at Monitor, said: “Medway is one of the most challenged trusts in the country and we believe that a change in leadership is essential for the trust to tackle the difficult issues that it faces.
“I am disappointed with the way this trust has been managed by its previous leaders, so we have acted quickly to ensure the right people are brought in to deliver immediate improvements at this troubled trust.”
Colin Wilby, senior independent director at the trust, said: “The Board welcomes Nigel Beverley and Christopher Langley to Medway NHS Foundation Trust and looks forward to working constructively with them to bring about the improvements in performance that we all want to see for our patients and staff.”
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