UEA academic named as National Medical Director in the NHS in England
By: Communications
Prof Frankie Swords from Norwich Medical School has been named as the new National Medical Director for the Department of Health and Social Care and NHS England.
Prof Swords is also the Executive Medical Director at NHS Norfolk and Suffolk Integrated Care Board (ICB).
The new appointment means that Prof Swords will become the most senior doctor in the NHS in England, taking responsibility for the direction of health and social care.
Prof Philip Baker, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (PVC) for the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, said: “I’m delighted that Prof Swords has been recognised with this outstanding appointment.
“She is an exceptional leader whose commitment to high-quality and compassionate care has had a significant impact both locally and nationally.
“I have no doubt she will make a significant and positive difference to health and social care across England, and her achievement is a source of great pride for Norwich Medical School and the wider University community.”
Prof Swords will begin her new role in June.
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