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<p>There were a number of issues raised around the appointment process for the Chair
of the Blackpool Trust on 27 June 2018. National Health Service foundation trusts
operate within a clear accountability framework. It is for the governors of a foundation
trust to appoint the chair. NHS Improvement is not involved in the recruitment of
chairs of foundation trusts unless there is a breach of the licence. In the appointment
of the Chair of Blackpool Trust the Chief Executive voluntarily stood down from all
of the interview process prior to the appointment.</p><p> </p><p>The appointment of
a Chief Executive in an NHS foundation trust is the responsibility of the trust’s
non-executive directors, including the chair, with approval from the Trust’s council
of governors</p><p><br> Where trusts are facing challenges, it is right that NHS Improvement
provides support and this can sometimes come in the form of shared leadership with
nearby organisations.</p><p>The arrangement that has been put in place for Blackpool
is designed to deliver a number of benefits including:</p><p>- enhanced quality of
care;</p><p>- financial sustainability; and</p><p>- improved performance.</p><p><br>
The Chief Executive of Blackpool NHS Trust and East Lancashire NHS Trust, Mr McGee
will be paid a single salary. The process for agreeing the remuneration of the chief
executive involves the agreement by the remuneration committees of each trust, in
line with the organisational corporate governance procedures. The remuneration is
in line with the NHS Improvement regulatory guidance on Very Senior Manager pay and
was also approved by the Department in June 2019.</p>
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