Jo Williams, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Royal Orthopaedic (ROH) NHS Foundation Trust, has been appointed interim CEO at the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital (SaTH) NHS Trust. This short-term appointment will commence in September 2024. 

Jo Williams offers a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success in healthcare management.

During her five-year tenure at ROH, Jo Williams has led the hospital to achieve strong performance and some of the highest patient and staff experience scores in the NHS. Her leadership has been marked by a commitment to fostering a positive, values-based culture that prioritises the well-being and support of staff, which she believes is essential to delivering safe, compassionate care.

In her new role at SaTH, Jo Williams will continue her dedication to improving patient care and supporting healthcare professionals. "I am honoured to take on this interim role at SaTH," said Jo Williams. "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."

Professor Trevor Purt, interim Chair at The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital, NHS Trust, 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.”

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital will appoint an interim Chief Executive Officer during Jo Williams' tenure at SaTH, ensuring continuity of leadership and ongoing commitment to excellence in patient care.

The ROH remains proud of Jo's achievements and fully supports her as she steps into this new role, confident that she will bring the same level of success and positive impact to SaTH.