North Staffordshire Combined Healthcare NHS Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Liz Mellor as Chief Strategy Officer, following a rigorous competitive recruitment process.
Having been in the role in an interim capacity since July 2022, Liz has proven to be hugely successful in developing strategic priorities and nurturing new and existing relationships with our local partners.
In this time as Interim Chief Strategy Officer, Liz has provided senior leadership to the launch of the Trust’s five-year strategy, been integral in developing plans within the organisation which have been effective in responding to national policy, and has collaborated with regional organisations to work better together.
Liz has worked in the public sector for over 20 years in local government the voluntary sector and the NHS. Before becoming Interim Chief Strategy Officer, Liz was Deputy Director of Operations here at Combined, working as part of the senior team to ensure services were maintained during the pandemic and staff were protected and safe.
Dr Buki Adeyemo, Chief Executive, said: “I would like to congratulate Liz on her appointment, which is well deserved and recognises her impact and track record in the Trust and wider system. During her time in the interim role, Liz has led the development of our strategic priorities on behalf of the Trust Board and overseen the continued development of our approach to transformation and partnerships, all of which are critical in achieving our mission to deliver the highest quality services to the people of Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent”.
Liz Mellor said: “I am delighted be appointed as Chief Strategy Officer. I am proud of the work we have done so far to build on the growth, innovation and collaboration across the system and I am excited to lead and support our teams and our services to continue this great work. I have many aspirations for what can be achieved together, and I am excited for what the future holds at Combined Healthcare.”
