Ambulance boss says farewell as she takes up new role
THE Welsh Ambulance Service has said farewell to chief executive Tracy Myhill after three and a half years at the helm.
She has been appointed chief executive at Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board and took up the post on Thursday.
Patsy Roseblade, the ambulance trust’s executive director of finance and deputy chief executive, will become interim chief executive.
Patsy joined WAST in 2012 and has worked in the NHS at a senior level for 18 years.
Meanwhile, medical director Brendan Lloyd will become the trust’s deputy chief executive.
Brendan began his career as a GP and served as medical director at Cardiff and Powys health boards before joining the Welsh Ambulance Service in 2014.
Patsy said: “This is the beginning of a new chapter for the Welsh Ambulance Service, and I very much look forward to building on the sterling work led by Tracy.
“I am honoured to be taking on this role and will represent and lead this organisation with enthusiasm and commitment.
“I’ve been spending a lot of time with colleagues in anticipation of my new role, including out on the road and within the clinical contact centres, and will meet many more colleagues in the coming months.
“I want colleagues to feel assured that we will maintain momentum and continue to make positive progress as we strive to deliver our best for our patients and our staff and volunteers.
“It’s hugely important that we continue to progress as a clinically led organisation, and so Brendan as deputy chief executive is an excellent fit.”
Brendan added: “I’m delighted to have been appointed, and grateful for the opportunity to help Patsy steer the organisation through the next phase of our transformation journey.”
In addition, after four and a half years in the role, chairman Mick Giannasi will be leaving the organisation when his tenure comes to an end on March 31.