New boss appointed at Norfolk and Norwich Hospital
Professor Leslie Dwyer is to take over from Nick Hulme as Chief Executive of the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals trust
A new name is taking over as the head of Norfolk's largest hospital.
Professor Lesley Dwyer has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the Norfolk and Norwich hospital, moving from a job at a health authority in South Australia.
She'll take over early next year from Nick Hulme who's also in charge of hospitals in Ipswich and Colchester.
Prof Dwyer was Chief Executive of Medway NHS Foundation Trust in between 2015 and 2018, during which time the organisation went from being in special measures to being rated 'Good' by the CQC.
Tom Spink, NNUH Chair, said: “Prof Dwyer is a very experienced leader with an exceptional record in the NHS and Australian healthcare system for putting patients and the community at the centre of all decisions."
"She has an enviable track record of transforming organisations with a particular focus on culture change and enhanced performance. We look forward to welcoming her to our hospitals and we are delighted that she’s joining us.”
Prof Dwyer, who has a clinical background in nursing and midwifery, said: “After years away from the NHS, during which health systems globally have been challenged like never before, I am delighted to be joining Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals as CEO."
"I am very proud of the foundation I am leaving at Central Adelaide with the ambition of being world-class in both health care and research, but I am really excited to be returning to the NHS and in particular to the NNUH.
"While I do not underestimate the challenge, I know that the staff at NNUH strive to provide exceptional care each and every day and I believe that the experience that I bring from both Australia, and of course the UK, will provide the required leadership, direction and support to deliver on what we say we will do and what we need to do.”
“I am so looking forward to being part of this Trust, the wider Norfolk health system and to exploring this beautiful county which I will call home.
"I’m looking forward to getting started to build on the Trust’s reputation as a leading academic health organisation and regional specialist centre with a focus on research, innovation and delivering excellent care for the local population.”