Easton appointed chair of Clinical Partners Group

Clinical Partners Group has appointed Jim Easton as chair of its board, alongside two new non-executive director appointments.

Easton (pictured) has spent his career in healthcare and has previously held senior leadership roles at York Hospitals NHS Trust, South Central Strategic Health Authority and as national director of transformation for the NHS. He is currently executive chair of primary care divisions at Practice Plus Group and non-executive chair of its hospitals.

Keating, who has been appointed non-executive director and chair of the audit committee, has held senior roles in technology and finance, including chief financial officer and chief operating officer at Logica plc and chief executive at FD Technologies plc.

Slinger, who has also been appointed as non-executive director, will chair the company’s quality committee.

She trained as a registered mental health nurse and served as CEO of Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust for 11 years. She is currently chair of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust.

Barny Guthrie, Clinical Partners Group, CEO, said Easton’s deep expertise in healthcare and leadership will be invaluable as Clinical Partners continues to grow.

‘I look forward to working with Jim, Philippa and Seamus and have no doubt that their combined expertise will enhance our Board and strengthen our decision-making as we mature,’ he added.

Commenting on his appointment, Easton said: ‘Clinical Partners is focused on delivering care that is faster, better and more efficient – without compromising safety or quality. I look forward to contributing to its continued growth and impact.’