The new Chief Executive of the Isle of Wight NHS Trust has paid tribute to ‘compassionate and dedicated’ NHS staff.
Today (Thursday) marked Penny Emerit’s 1st day in the role overseeing both the Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, as previously reported by Island Echo.
Penny was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust in September 2022 having undertaken the role on an interim basis since March 2021. She has almost 20 years’ experience in healthcare at national, regional and local level, covering policy, regulation and service delivery with a credible track record of delivery across the NHS in London and the South.
Speaking earlier this afternoon, Penny said:
“Today is my first official day as Chief Executive of both Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust. It is a privilege to lead these two organisations, each unique in their own way, but both with the same commitment and dedication to patients, staff and local communities.
“I am excited for what we can achieve together, working across the two organisations to genuinely transform services and working with local partners to serve our populations.
“As I take on the Isle of Wight Chief Executive role, I can already see that there is a lot of excellent work going on across the Trust and I want to pay tribute to the compassionate and dedicated people working to support the island community.
“I look forward to working with colleagues at the Trust and partners on the island to continue to improve our services and make healthcare sustainable.”
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The former Chief Exec, Darren Cattell, has joined Hampshire and Isle of Wight Integrated Care Board (ICB) as Isle of Wight Place Director.
Where Bob ?? There was a photo opportunity missed Bob .. I hope the CEO stands by the staff, and not just words
I was speaking to Pen at the club last night, over a celebratory flute or two and I gave her some sound advice. It’s nice to make it sound like you support the staff because that’s were my votes come from, but she needs to start looking at where she can make cuts and what services can be tendered to private healthcare providers. I don’t make any money from the NHS and that’s not right. There’s plenty of money in there, we just need to prise it out!
She doesn’t look old enough to have twenty years experience! She’s got the right words though.
I hope it lasts, they get worn down pretty quickly at that place.