Appointment of new executive medical director announced by NHS Lanarkshire

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NHS Lanarkshire has announced the appointment of its new executive medical director.It’s been revealed that Dr Chris Deighan will take over from Dr Jane Burns who will retire at the end of the year.Chris, who lives in Lanarkshire, has been corporate deputy medical director at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde since June 2019, providing clinical leadership on board-wide issues.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android He previously held the post of chief of medicine for the north sector in Glasgow between 2015 and 2019, where he provided leadership across a broad spectrum of clinical specialities and, prior to that, clinical director for renal services and the centre for integrative care from 2009 to 2015.

He has been a consultant renal physician since 2000.He said: “It’s a privilege to be appointed executive medical director. I am excited to join the team at NHS Lanarkshire and take up this opportunity and challenge.“I can’t wait to get started and look forward to working closely with colleagues to support delivery of high quality health and care across Lanarkshire by providing professional, clinical and managerial leadership across a wide range of strategic and operational responsibilities.”The married father-of-four was also clinical lead for the Greater Glasgow and Clyde clinical service review strategy: