The Scottish government said a "rigorous selection process" had been undertaken to fill the post in line with civil service rules. Who is Dr Gregor Smith, Scotlands interim chief medical officer. [5], Through various reorganisations, the CMOs for Scotland has been the chief medical officer in the Local Government Board for Scotland, Scottish Board of Health, Department of Health for Scotland, the Scottish Home and Health Department, the Scottish Executive Health Department and now the Scottish Government:[5], The Welsh post[27] was created in 1969. Dr Smith was formerly a GP and medical director of primary care at NHS Lanarkshire, before joining the Scottish government in 2012. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Smith was confirmed on a permanent basis on 23 December 2020. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham. Judi Heaton, who recently retired as an assistant chief constable, head of road policing Chief Supt Louise Blakelock, and Ch Insp Marlene Baillie will each receive the Queen's Police Medal. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, How Duncan Scott's tunnel vision helped him make history. Among the academics recognised are three leading researchers at the University of St Andrews. StAndrew's House Job Title. We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing The DCMOs also work with the Chief Scientist (Health) and other doctors seconded to the Civil Service from the NHS. The health secretary has announced the appointment of Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. Scottish Government 19. Dr Gregor Smith confirmed as Scotland's chief medical officer - BBC News Judi Heaton, who recently retired as an assistant chief constable, head of road policing Chief Supt Louise Blakelock, and Ch Insp Marlene Baillie will each receive the Queen's Police Medal. Image caption, Dr Gregor Smith has been Scotland's chief medical officer since April 2020. Meanwhile, Prof Ailsa Hall is to receive an OBE for her decades of work in environmental protection and epidemiology and Prof Anne Magurran will receive an CBE for services to biodiversity. Prof Ellis joins the Scottish Government on secondment from NHS Lanarkshire where he is a consultant and will take up the new post on September 6. [1] Smith is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow and Fellow of both the Scottish Patient Safety Programme and Salzburg Global. 369. She's also Honorary Professor at Glasgow Caledonian University and Honorary Consultant in HIV Medicine at NHS Lothian. Leading across health and social care in Scotland This independent Meanwhile, Ms Lamb has been appointed to the posts of NHS Scotland chief executive and the government's director general for health and social care. Professor Bain will work alongside the other interim deputy chief medical officer Dr Nicola Steedman and will support chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry. Former St Johnstone chairman Geoffrey Brown, who rescued the football club from financial difficulty in 1986, has been made an OBE for services to Scottish football and to the community in Perth. Bakhmut attacks being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, US lawyer jailed for murdering wife and son, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Founding Editor of The Edinburgh Reporter. She is also an honorary professor at the University of Edinburgh and has a particular research expertise in the use of routine health information for public health and clinical research. Chief Medical Officer Directorate - gov.scot - Scottish Government Dr Maggie Ellis, of the school of psychology and Neuroscience in the university, has been awarded an MBE for her dedication to improving the lives of people with dementia. Read about our approach to external linking. 9 reviews 6 salaries reported. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, providing policy advice to Scottish Ministers on healthcare and public health, leading medical and public health professionals to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people in Scotland, providing clinical advice on professional standards and guidelines, investing in research, particularly related to the NHS, encouraging young people to take up jobs in the medical and public health sector. Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Ukraine repels 'numerous attacks' in Bakhmut, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus. It consisted of gold in the 4x200m freestyle and silvers in the 200m freestyle, 200m medley and 4x100m medley. Among the academics recognised are three leading researchers at the University of St Andrews. Published 21 June 2021. Paul Fairie, the head of operations at Glasgow's Lighthouse Laboratory that has processed more than 20 million Covid tests joins Mr Freedman and Dr Ifezulike in being made MBEs. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Meanwhile, Prof Ailsa Hall is to receive an OBE for her decades of work in environmental protection and epidemiology and Prof Anne Magurran will receive an CBE for services to biodiversity. They include Joseph Freedman, for services to the Jewish community in Glasgow during the pandemic, and Dr Adaeze Ifezulike, a GP from Aberdeen for services to health inequality in minority communities in Scotland. Lord McAvoy, who was the MP for Glasgow Rutherglen from 1987 to 2010, spent much of his time at Westminster with roles in the Labour Party's whips office, serving in the governments of both Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. 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The Scottish Government Chief Medical Officer salaries: How much does a In Autumn 2020 he was instrumental in setting up an Older Peoples Directorate within the Safety and Quality Improvement Division of Scottish Government. experience. Health Secretary Jeane Freeman announced the move at the Scottish Government's daily coronavirus briefing. She said: "All three bring a wealth of experience and I know they will work collaboratively with health and social care staff across the country as we continue to respond to the Covid pandemic, remobilise NHS Scotland and ensure people access the right care, in the right place.". The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) represents some 18000 officers, including cadets and special constables, holding ranks up to Chief Inspector. His service at Holyrood included a spell as a deputy presiding officer until May's election when he narrowly lost his seat to the SNP's Siobhian Brown. Both Profs Strath and Steedman were already carrying out their new roles on an interim basis and will take up the permanent posts with immediate effect following an external recruitment process. Scott's parents had originally planned to go to Tokyo but had to cancel their plans when the Games were rescheduled because of the pandemic. Step back in time to see shoe collection at Museum of St Marys Music School launch new animated film, Poor Things opens on Saturday at Fruitmarket, Midlothian MP backs the Great Daffodil Appeal, Restaurant makes donation to help the Pittencrieff peacocks, Evidence that convinced a jury of Luke Mitchells guilt, Coronavirus City of Edinburgh Council issues its own guidance. Date received 21 May 2021. "The downsides are in the classroom. A former national director for maternity and women's health at NHS England, she was a leading medical expert in the inquiry into maternity care at Morecambe Bay. 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Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. He also described his role as a "privilege and a pleasure" and praised those he had worked with for their contribution to the virus response. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine Calderwood quit after breaking lockdown rules. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Dr Catherine Calderwood have held regular briefings, Videos of the chief medical officer urging people to stay at home formed part of the campaign, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Paul Fairie, the head of operations at Glasgow's Lighthouse Laboratory that has processed more than 20 million Covid tests joins Mr Freedman and Dr Ifezulike in being made MBEs.
