The chair and vice-chair of the new Jersey Health and Care Partnership Board have been announced.
The establishment of the Partnership Board, which the government has stated will bring together providers from across the Island’s health and care system and “work to resolve everyday problems that affect the delivery of safe, effective and joined-up services”, was backed by States Members in September.
It is separate from the Health and Care Jersey Advisory Board that was already operational.
Health Minister Tom Binet yesterday revealed that Rosemarie Finley and Matt Johnson have been appointed as chair and vice-chair of the board respectively.
Mr Johnson, a Jersey-born health professional with more than 20 years’ experience, is a senior pharmacy leader and community pharmacy representative, while Ms Finley brings brings decades of experience in leadership across hospital and community services.
Deputy Binet said: “I am confident that the skills and knowledge they bring will help health and care providers from across the whole Island work better together for the benefit of Islanders.”
Ms Finley described the development of the Health and Care Partnership Board as “an exciting opportunity to make a significant difference to health care for Islanders”.
“We will be leading on a more collaborative and joined-up approach for all,” she added.
Mr Johnson said: “I’m delighted to support the new Health and Care Partnership Board at an important time for the Island.”
He continued: “Having lived and worked in Jersey all my life, I strongly believe that better collaboration across health and care is key to improving outcomes.
“I’m looking forward to working with partners to help turn shared ambition into practical, joined-up health services for Islanders.”
