Hospital trust looks to appoint new chairman

On Tuesday (6), the council of governors agreed to start the recruitment process for a new permanent chairman for the trust along with two non executive directors to replace those who are stepping down as planned.
Rajinder Sohpal has come to the end of his term and Ken Hydon is retiring.
As a temporary measure the council will appoint an interim chairman as well as two interim non executive directors.
Trust spokesman, Joe Wise, said: “This will ensure continuity for the trust board until the permanent appointments are made.
“The council of governors is keen to ensure that the trust moves forward and continues to focus on delivering high quality patient care.”
The resignation of Mr Maclean came as a surprise on Friday and Mr Wise said that the reasons for his departure would not be revealed.
The news came two months after the trust’s council of governors launched an inquiry into the absence of chief executive, Ed Donald, for three weeks in December.
The trust said that Mr Donald was simply on annual leave.
In an official statementreleased by the trust, Mr Maclean said: “I am very proud of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust and its achievements under my Chairmanship.
“It’s been a privilege to have worked with such people and I wish them all well in the future.”