Search to fill leadership roles in new ambulance group model underway
The search to fill the leadership roles in a new model that is seeing two ambulance trusts merging is underway.
The South Central and South East Coast Ambulance Trusts announced in October that they were joining forces to create the first Ambulance Group model of its kind in England.
The creation of the South Central and South East Ambulance Group will see the two organisations combining and sharing resources and expertise.
It is hoped the new model will lead to more timely responses for patients, strengthen the organisations long-term financial sustainability, and help improve the quality of services offered.
South Central Ambulance Service chief executive David Eltringham and South East Coast Ambulance chief executive Simon Weldon have announced they will not be applying for the newly-created group chief executive role.
In a statement the South Central Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust said: “Both leaders remain wholly committed to guiding their organisations through the winter period and supporting a smooth, well-managed transition as the new group model evolves.
“Their continued focus and leadership will help ensure stability and momentum as we take this significant step forward together.”