Dr Julian Redhead appointed as new medical director
Dr Julian Redhead has been appointed as Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust’s new medical director.
Dr Redhead, currently the Trust’s deputy medical director, brings to the role years of clinical leadership experience most recently leading the Trust’s work on appraisal and revalidation. He is currently the responsible officer for the trust.
Specialising in emergency medicine Dr Redhead was first appointed as a consultant at Ealing hospital in 2000. He joined Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust full time in 2004 and became chief of service for emergency medicine in 2008. Since then he has held various roles including clinical programme group director for medicine, divisional director for investigative and supporting sciences and associate medical director for professional development.
Dr Redhead is currently also medical director of the Fortius Clinic, trustee to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, chairman of the London Board of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, secretary to the British Association of Immediate Care for London and an inspector for the Care Quality Commission.
Chief executive of Imperial College Healthcare Dr Tracey Batten said:
“I am delighted to announce that Dr Julian Redhead has been appointed medical director at our Trust. Julian is a highly experienced clinician and leader in healthcare who has already done a great deal to take the Trust forward. His drive will be a valuable asset as we deliver our clinical strategy to provide the highest quality care to all our patients.
“I am sure our staff will join me in congratulating Julian on his appointment and wishing him all the very best in his new role.”
Dr Julian Redhead said:
“I am extremely pleased to be taking on this role and to have the opportunity to work with colleagues across the different divisions and specialties. I look forward to working closely with all staff groups and external partners to continue our core work around quality improvement, staff engagement and patient satisfaction.”
Dr Redhead will take up his post early in the New Year.
