Trusts strengthen partnership with shared Board roles
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are strengthening their partnership working by adding additional shared posts across the two organisations.
From 1 July, Dr Mike Richmond will become Chair of Barnsley Hospital alongside his existing Chair post in Rotherham, which he has held since January 2024. This will be on an interim basis of 12 months.
Sheena McDonnell has provided fantastic service to Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as its Chair over the last three years and we wish her well as she moves to her new role at the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
Dr Richard Jenkins, Joint Chief Executive of The Rotherham and Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts, said: “We believe the appointment of Mike as Chair of both Trusts will strengthen the existing partnership while maintaining each organisation’s independence, local accountability and focus.”
Also from 1 July, Chris Thickett will become the Joint Chief Finance Officer across both Trusts. Chris has worked as Director of Finance at Barnsley Hospital since April 2019. This joint director role is the latest in a number of shared posts across both Trusts as the organisations seek to balance their independence and local delivery of services with having a supportive, strong partnership.