Permanent appointment for Chief Nurse

We are pleased to announce that Darryn Allcorn has been appointed as Chief Nurse and Director of Integrated Clinical Professions on a permanent basis.
Darryn started in May on a 12-month secondment. After a day of interviewing which included two stakeholder discussion groups, a presentation to a stakeholder panel and a panel interview, including with representatives from across the region, Darryn has been appointed to the role substantively.
Bringing a wealth of experience and nursing leadership capability to his current role, Darryn has previously worked as Chief Nursing Officer with NHS Devon, Strategic Nursing Officer for the Nightingale Exeter, and Senior Responsible Officer for the COVID vaccination programme across the county during the pandemic.