The director of nursing at NHS Grampian has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the board.

Professor Caroline Hiscox will succeed present Chief Executive Professor Amanda Croft when she retires at the end of October.

Professor Hiscox has been Executive Nurse Director since April 2018 and her work has included an international recruitment project which attracted 100 Australian based nurses to north-east Scotland. 

NHS Grampian Chair Professor Lynda Lynch said she has made a “significant contribution” to the leadership of the board.

 “She has a proven track record for delivering patient-focussed improvement, as well as a considered and compassionate approach that has been indispensable throughout our response to the threat of Covid-19.

“I am therefore delighted that Caroline will now lead the organisation as Chief Executive, building on the positive legacy Professor Croft will leave on her planned retirement and guiding the remobilisation of our services with a renewed focus on quality of care - not only across Grampian but also north east Scotland and nationally as part of NHS Scotland.”

Health Secretary Jeane Freeman added:

“Professor Caroline Hiscox has extensive experience within the NHS and beyond which will prove invaluable as she takes up the position of Chief Executive at NHS Grampian.”

Professor Hiscox will formally take up the role of Chief Executive from November 2.

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