SCAS chair returns for second spell at the helm.
Professor Sir Keith Willett has been re-appointed as Southern Central Ambulance Service (SCAS) chair for a second term.
He initially took on the role for three years in 2022 but with his re-appointment starting on 1st April this year, he will remain in the post until 31st March 2027. SCAS is the ambulance service responsible for Milton Keynes.
Sir Keith, who lives in Oxfordshire, is an experienced and respected clinician, having worked in the NHS for more than 40 years. As professor of trauma surgery at the University of Oxford, he has extensive experience of trauma and emergency care and healthcare management.
He joined SCAS from his role as the national director for emergency planning and incident response at NHS England. In January 2020, he was appointed as the strategic incident director, responsible for the operational response to the Coronavirus pandemic across the NHS in England.
“I am honoured and proud to be able to serve SCAS for another two years,” said Sir Keith. “We have navigated a very difficult period and emerged stronger thanks to the dedication and endeavour of all staff and volunteers. The financial pressures we faced this year were among the toughest in the NHS, as were the demands for performance improvement. Yet we have achieved both – testament to the commitment of everyone across our services.
“There is still much to do, particularly in fostering respect and relationships at all levels but I am encouraged by the progress I now see. The coming years will be about consolidating these improvements and embracing the positivity and pride that accompany the continued enhancement of the care we provide, and we experience the operational improvements through our Fit for the Future plans.”
