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Statement from Dame Yve Buckland, Chair of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust:

“I am very pleased to announce, that following a rigorous and competitive recruitment process, Jonathan Brotherton has been appointed as Group Chief Executive of University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust (UHB).

“Jonathan, UHB’s interim chief executive, was successful in securing the role after a multi-staged process, involving a wide range of external and internal stakeholders, including senior clinical and non-clinical staff, governors and regulators.

“On behalf of the Board, I would like to offer our sincere congratulations to Jonathan on his successful appointment.

“I very much look forward to continuing to work alongside him and the Board, to deliver our ambitious - but fundamental - priorities, which will make real and noticeable differences to our patients and colleagues.

“Jonathan takes up his role with immediate effect.”

Speaking on his appointment, Jonathan said: “I am absolutely delighted to be chief executive of such an amazing organisation. As someone who was born in Birmingham and has worked in the area for a number of years, both clinically and managerially, it is a real privilege and an honour.

“For the past seven months - as interim chief executive - I have sought out the thoughts, opinions and concerns of many people, during what has been a very challenging time for UHB, its people and its patients. There is clearly a lot which needs to happen; we are reliant on the amazing people who work here to deliver that.

“As chief executive, I will be working hard to make sure that we have the kind of culture that allows people to flourish and thrive, to enable us all to do our very best for our patients.

“I want UHB to be a place where everyone is proud to work, where our patients are proud to be treated, and where we deliver the best possible and equitable care to each and every patient.”