New finance lead for St George’s
St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, has appointed Steven Bolam to the position of director of finance, performance and informatics. Steven, who is currently director of finance and performance at Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth PCTs, will take up his new post in September.
Steven has significant board-level experience, having previously held director-level roles at Hampshire PCT, Basingstoke and North Hampshire NHS Foundation Trust and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre NHS Trust, Oxford.
Speaking about his appointment Steven said: “I see the role at St George’s as one of the most rewarding and challenging opportunities in the NHS. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible difference to the way that care is delivered to the patients and residents of southwest London and beyond.”
Miles Scott, trust chief executive, said: “Steven has an excellent track record and a wealth of NHS experience. His knowledge and understanding gained from working in one of the most significant commissioning jobs in the country and for an established foundation trust, will be crucial in helping us to achieve our long-term goals.”
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