NHS Trust Board appoint two new directors

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Isle of Wight NHS Trust and with NHS Improvement have appointed a new Non-Executive Director and a new Executive Director. The new appointees fill vacancies and are:

Vaughan Thomas, who joins the Trust Board as a Non-Executive Director
Jon Burwell, who joins the Trust Board as Executive Director of Strategy and Planning

Vaughan Thomas, Non-Executive Director
(appointed by NHS Improvement)
Vaughan Thomas has been a frequent visitor to the Island since 1986 and more recently has bought a home here. Vaughan is a Chartered Accountant with experience as a professional advisor, chief executive, and entrepreneur.

He has various roles as director, non-executive director and trustee. Vaughan brings a range of valuable skills and experience to the role of Non-Executive Director at Isle of Wight NHS Trust. He was previously a Partner at PriceWaterhouseCoopers and European Chief Executive at CB Richard Ellis.

Mr Thomas said:

“I am delighted to have the opportunity to serve the Isle of Wight NHS Trust. It is a real privilege, and I look forward to working with the rest of the Board and executive team.”

Jon Burwell, Executive Director of Strategy and Planning
(appointed by Isle of Wight NHS Trust)
Jon Burwell has experience of the NHS across a range of organisations having previously worked for Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust and University Hospitals Southampton NHS Foundation Trust. Most recently Jon worked for NHS Improvement, the NHS Trust oversight body, covering the local region which includes the Isle of Wight. As part of this role Jon attended the Programme Board of the Island’s ‘My Life a Full Life’ programme.

Mr Burwell said:

“I am delighted to be joining Isle of Wight NHS Trust at a particularly challenging but exciting time. I look forward to working with Trust colleagues, partners and patients on our improvement journey towards sustainable Health and Social Care for the island’s population. With my Board colleagues, I hope to provide the necessary support, strategic leadership and direction to create an environment for success.”

The Chair of Isle of Wight NHS Trust, Eve Richardson, said:

“I am delighted that Vaughan and Jon have joined the Trust Board. I am sure that they will make a big contribution to the work of the Board. Health and care services on the Island face significant challenges and I know that Vaughan and Jon will work to support our committed and enthusiastic staff who deliver some excellent care to Islanders and visitors.”

Speaking about the role of Non Executive Directors Eve said:

“Non-Executives in the NHS bring a different perspective and insight, together with essential skills developed outside the NHS. That has been very valuable in the past and I am sure will continue to be so. We hope to announce another associate appointment shortly.”

Background to Non-Executive Appointments
The appointment has been made in accordance with the Commissioner for Public Appointments’ Code of Practice including open advertising of the positions. Mr Thomas’ appointment runs for two years from 7th September 2016 to 6th September 2018. The position attracts remuneration of £6,157 per annum.

All non-executive appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process. However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mr Thomas has declared no political activity.

The requirements for Non-Executive Directors and remuneration can be found on the NHS Improvement website at https://improvement.nhs.uk/resources/non-executive-appointments/.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust Board
The Trust Board now comprises:

Non-Executive Directors Executive Directors