Jo Williams has been appointed interim CEO of The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust (SaTH).

Currently serving as CEO of the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital (ROH) in Birmingham, Ms Williams will join the trust in September 2024.

She is well known for her successful career in healthcare management, marked by strong performance and high patient and staff experience scores during her five-year stint at ROH.

Her method rests on creating a positive culture prioritising staff wellbeing and support as she believes this is the key to delivering safe and compassionate care.

At SaTH, she aims to further improve patient care and support healthcare professionals.

Ms Williams expressed her excitement about her new role.

She said: "I am honoured to take on this interim role at SaTH

"The Trust has been on a journey of improvement over the past four years, and I am keen to accelerate progress, working with local communities to ensure patients can access the high quality services they deserve."

She also highlighted her awareness of the challenges facing her colleagues and the ongoing transformation work.

Ms Williams said: "I am aware of the significant pressures that colleagues continue to face, and the exciting transformation work that is underway.

I am looking forward to meeting with colleagues across the Trust to listen to their ideas and suggestions as we continue our cultural and service improvement journey together.

"I am committed to continuing to build positive relationships with our partners, as collaboration will be central to delivering integrated care and reducing health inequalities for all."

Professor Trevor Purt, interim chair at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust, warmly welcomed Ms Williams.

He said: "I am delighted to welcome Jo to SaTH as interim CEO, as we start the recruitment process for a new CEO.

"I would like to extend my thanks to colleagues at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital for releasing Jo in September."

He also added: "Jo brings extensive strategic and operational leadership experience in the NHS and a strong record in driving forward service transformation and quality improvement which will benefit our patients.

Jo’s passion for inclusion, wellbeing and involvement will support us as we continue to build an inclusive and compassionate culture that everyone can be proud of.

"I am looking forward to working with Jo, as the Trust continues its focus to improve care for the communities we serve."