King’s College Hospital has appointed a new Chief Executive following a competitive selection process.
Matthew Trainer, who has been Chief Executive of Barking, Havering and Redbridge University NHS Trust since 2021, will take up the role at King’s College Hospital later this year.
He was previously Chief Executive of Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust for three years.
Before that he was the Managing Director of the Princess Royal University Hospital in Orpington.
Matthew – who started his hospital career at King’s – described being appointed as its Chief Executive as a “a huge honour”.
“I am delighted to be coming back to the place where I first worked in a hospital,” he went on.
“King’s is widely respected for its brilliant people and fantastic care, and I look forward to working with my new colleagues when I join the Trust later this year.”
Matthew – who was selected by the Trust’s Council of Governors yesterday morning (Wednesday, 4 March) in what it described as a “competitive recruitment process” – will replace the current Chief Executive Professor Clive Kay.
Professor Clive will remain in post until the summer, with Matthew’s start date still to be confirmed.
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Sir David Behan, Chair of the Trust, welcomed Matthew’s appointment: “I am delighted that we have appointed Matthew to this vital role at the Trust. He has deep experience and a proven track record of delivery and improvement.
“Importantly, he also cares passionately about the NHS, supporting our staff, and delivering high quality care for the diverse communities that we serve.
“These attributes, together with his collaborative and inclusive leadership style, came across strongly during the recruitment process, and I am confident Matthew will be a superb addition to the Trust Board.
“Clive Kay continues in his role as Chief Executive here at the Trust, ahead of his planned retirement later this year, and I would like to thank Clive again for the enormous contribution he has made during his time with the Trust. He cares deeply about King’s, and the work we continue to deliver.”
