Samantha has a clinical background and brings substantial experience of the NHS to the Trust, as well as senior leadership in the private health care sector. She was previously a Director of Care UK, the largest independent provider of healthcare services in the country, following her role as Chief Executive of Epsom and St Helier Hospitals NHS Trust. Samantha was appointed Chief Executive of West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust in February 2013.
In 2014 Samantha was awarded HSJ CEO of the Year and the Trust’s “Onion” was highly commended in the patient safety award. In January 2015 Samantha was appointed by NHS England as Director of New Models of Care and will lead the implementation of changes to health and care services outlined in the NHS Five Year Forward View.