NHS Grampian is seeking to fill the position of chief executive, offering a salary of up to £182,000, following the announcement of interim chief Adam Coldwells’ upcoming retirement.
Coldwells plans to step down from the role later this year but will remain in his position until a new chief executive is appointed. He has held the position for just over a year, having taken on the role in December 2023.
According to the P&J, this announcement comes during a particularly difficult period for the Grampian health board as it confronts both financial and operational challenges.
In a video message to staff on last week, he said the financial position “continues to be very challenging”, adding: “Undoubtedly, next year, the year after, the year after, we’re going to face really tough financial times.
“We will only get to a sustainable position with absolutely everyone joining in and everyone being part of creating a sustainable good health and care system within a financial envelope we all feel could be bigger.”
In November, NHS Grampian reported a critical incident, necessitating the diversion of patients to other hospitals due to “extreme pressure” and “high demand” that strained the service.
