The Board of NHS Golden Jubilee announced today that it has appointed Gordon James as its new Chief Executive.

Gordon, who has been the Golden Jubilee’s Interim Chief Executive since the departure of Professor Jann Gardner, will start his substantive position immediately.

On announcing the new Chief Executive, Board Chair, Susan Douglas –Scott CBE commented: “On behalf of the NHS Golden Jubilee Board, I am delighted to share with you another milestone in our journey with the appointment of Gordon James as our new Chief Executive.

“Our organisation has a great reputation for high quality patient care, and more recently has been has been supporting NHS Scotland through the NHS Scotland Academy and the national Centre for Sustainable Delivery – building a portfolio which is a true source of care, innovation and reform.

“Through a highly competitive recruitment process, Gordon not only showed his significant experience, but also the leadership, skills and expertise to support the strategic growth of NHS Golden Jubilee as a national asset to support patients across Scotland.”

Gordon James brings more than 20 years' experience in the private and public sector, senior management and leadership experience to the role.

Before commencing the interim position at NHS Golden Jubilee, Gordon was NHS Scotland Deputy Chief Operating Officer within the Scottish Government’s Health and Social Care Directorate,

Prior to joining the Scottish Government, he was Director of Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities at NHS National Services Scotland, Director of Health Facilities Scotland (HFS) and Director of Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection Scotland (ARHAI Scotland). He also led on the creation of NHS Scotland Assure.

Gordon was also an integral member of the NHS Louisa Jordan executive management team during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

On his appointment, Gordon James said: “NHS Golden Jubilee is an exceptional organisation and it is a privilege to be appointed as its new Chief Executive.

“NHS Golden Jubilee’s highly-skilled specialists and dedicated staff have helped thousands of patients, providing them with high quality care and a better quality of life after treatment.

“Its proven track record of health innovation, research and collaboration is internationally recognised and I look forward to working with colleagues, communities and partners to continue to develop new ways to support the current challenges within our health service.

“People are what make a great organisation, and I am very proud to be joining one that ensures that person centred care is at the heart of every discussion and decision.”

The appointment comes after NHS Golden Jubilee Chief Executive Professor Jann Gardner was appointed as Chief Executive of NHS Lanarkshire.

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