Our Board

The Trust is led by a Board of Directors comprising executive directors including the Chief Executive, non-executive directors and a non-executive chair, each with a range of healthcare and non-healthcare related experience to provide a balance.

The Board continually considers its balance, completeness and appropriateness in relation to the requirements of the trust, and is committed to ensuring the trust delivers the highest possible standards of care.

The Chair and the other non-executive members are appointed by NHS England, they are not employees of the Trust (and have no employment rights) and the terms of their appointment (including their remuneration) are set by NHS England.

Details of how the membership of the Trust Board has changed over time, and how the Board functions, can be found in the Annual Reports. Executive directors are Trust employees.

Board meetings and papers

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Board members

  1. Dr Annette Doherty, Chair
  2. Neil Griffiths, Deputy Chair
  3. Miles Scott, Chief Executive
  4. Mrs Ritchie Chalmers, Chief Transformation Officer
  5. Sarah Davis, Chief Operating Officer
  6. Professor John Hammond, Associate Non-Executive Director
  7. Jo Haworth, Chief Nurse
  8. Rachel Jones, Director of Strategy, Planning and Partnerships
  9. David Morgan, Non-Executive Director
  10. Dr Sara Mumford, Chief Medical Officer
  11. Steve Orpin, Deputy Chief Executive
  12. Helen Palmer, Chief People Officer
  13. Vivek Srivastava, Non-Executive Director
  14. Lisa Thompson, Associate Non-Executive Director
  15. Jo Webber, Associate Non-Executive Director
  16. Liz Woolman, Associate Non-Executive Director
  17. Wayne Wright, Non-Executive Director
  18. Alex Yew, Non-Executive Director

Contact the Board

To contact members of the board, contact the Executive secretarial team on 01622 226412.

For any queries about the Trust Board email mtw-tr.trustsecretaryoffice@nhs.net.

Board members' expenses

We publish summary details of expenses claimed by Board members (the non-executive directors, voting executive directors and those non-voting directors who regularly attend the board).

The information posted on this site shows the amount of expenses claimed for reimbursement by the named Board member, broken down by category, during the quarter/s shown. The amounts shown are for the date/s when expenses were paid, not the date they were incurred by the Board member.

For executive directors we follow the expenses and allowances guidance from the NHS Staff Council, as detailed in the NHS Terms and Conditions of Service Handbook.

Although for general terms and conditions, this handbook excludes very senior managers and staff within the remit of the Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body (which would include all our executive directors), we still apply the guidance within the handbook in related Executive Directors expenses.

The latest version of this handbook is available from NHS Employers. For non-executive directors (including the Chair), expenses are paid at rates set by the Secretary of State for Health, via the NHS Trust Development Authority.

  • April 2016 - March 2017
  • April 2015 - March 2016
  • April 2014 - March 2015
  • April 2013 - March 2014
  • February - April 2013
  • November 2012 - January 2013
  • August - October 2012
  • February - April 2012
  • May - July 2012

A statement about the balance, completeness and appropriateness of the Board of Directors

The Board currently comprises the Chair, Chief Executive, four other executive directors and five other non-executive directors. The Board also has three non-voting other directors, and three associate non-executive directors.

The Board of Directors believes the trust is led by an effective Board, as the Board is collectively responsible for the exercise of the performance of the trust. And, no individual group or individuals dominate the meetings of the Board.

There is a clear separation of the roles of the Chair and the Chief Executive. The Chair has responsibility for the running of the Board, setting the agenda and for ensuring all directors are fully informed of matters relevant to their roles.

The Chief Executive has responsibility for implementing the strategies agreed by the Board and for managing the day-to-day business of the trust.

The Board considers the non-executive directors bring a wide range of business, commercial, financial and clinical knowledge required for the successful direction of the trust. All the non-executive directors are considered to be independent in accordance with the code of governance for NHS provider trusts.

All directors are subject to an annual review of their performance and contribution to the management and leadership of the trust.

Diversity is a vital part of the continued assessment and enhancement of board composition, and the Board recognises the benefits of diversity amongst its members.

At present, the Board is satisfied as to its balance, completeness and appropriateness and will keep these matters under review, in conjunction with NHS England who are responsible for appointing chairs and other non-executive directors of NHS trusts.