Health trusts appoint new chief executive

Jo Williams was previously the chief executive officer of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital in Birmingham

Health trusts that manage community and hospital services in the county have appointed a chief executive in common.

Jo Williams will work across both the Shropshire Community Health Team (ShropCom) and the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH).

As the current interim chief executive officer at SaTH, she will move to her new role on 1 September.

"I am delighted Jo has been appointed into this exciting new role; this is a fantastic opportunity to accelerate the good work happening between the trusts," said Andrew Morgan, chair in common for the two trusts.

The two organisations said the appointment would increase integration and strengthen local services.

They will remain as separate statutory bodies led by a shared chair in common and a chief executive.

Ms Williams was previously the chief executive officer of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) in Birmingham, before moving to SaTH on secondment in September 2024.

"Jo brings extensive strategic and operational leadership experience with a strong track record in driving quality and performance improvement in the NHS," added Mr Morgan.

"She has already made a positive difference in her 10 months as interim chief executive at SaTH and I know she has the ability, ambition, determination and compassion to drive forward excellent care for all the communities we serve."

The ROH will begin the process of appointing a new substantive CEO while she transitions into her new role.

Matthew Hartland, who has served as interim CEO there since October 2024, will remain in post while the recruitment process is underway.