Daniel Saunders has been successfully appointed as NHS Lanarkshire’s new Executive Medical Director following a rigorous recruitment process.
Dan, who will join the management team in the summer, is currently Deputy Chief Medical Officer at The Northern Care Alliance in Manchester.
His clinical background is as a clinical oncologist, completing his training in Leeds. He began his consultant career at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust where he was also clinical director, before moving to The Christie NHS Foundation Trust. There he supported the establishment of the NHS’ first high energy proton beam therapy service and also became Divisional Medical Director in Europe’s largest dedicated specialist cancer hospital.
Louise Long, Chief Executive, NHS Lanarkshire, said: “We are delighted that Dan will be joining us in Lanarkshire. His appointment follows a robust and extensive recruitment process.
“He brings with him a wealth of clinical and managerial experience and his experience will be invaluable for us at a time when there are significant challenges across the public sector including Lanarkshire.
“We look forward to welcoming Dan. His drive and vision will play a crucial role in making choice which will allow us to provide the best possible care for the people of Lanarkshire.”
Dan added: “I am delighted to be joining NHS Lanarkshire and to have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the organisation to support the delivery of safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
“I have been impressed by the commitment and professionalism of staff, and by the clear focus on improving outcomes and experience for patients and communities.
“I am very much looking forward to working with the Board, clinical leaders and teams across Lanarkshire as we respond to the challenges ahead and continue to build services that meet the needs of the population now and in the future.”
