NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has appointed a new chief executive in the form of Forth Valley chief executive Jane Grant.

The current chief executive of NHS Forth Valley will take up post on April 1 2017 when Robert Calderwood retires after eight years in the role.

Welcoming Jane’s appointment, chairman John Brown, said: “Jane has been chief executive of NHS Forth Valley since October 2013 and her achievements have included the publication of the Forth Valley Clinical Strategy that sets the strategic direction of that NHS Board.

“She also introduced a comprehensive Quality and Safety strategy to ensure effective patient care.

“Her success was underpinned by the formation of a high performing senior leadership team that shared a common purpose and values.

“I look forward to working closely with her as the Board and the executive leadership team build on Robert Calderwood’s achievements and realise NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s potential to be a centre of excellence for health and social care.”

Prior to joining NHS Forth Valley Jane spent four and a half years as chief operating officer for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.

Jane joined the NHS in 1983 as a management services officer within Highland Health Board and early in her career worked in Stobhill Hospital as Deputy Administrator. She was appointed as chief executive of NHS Forth Valley in October 2013 after holding various positions around Glasgow.

Jane said: “Over the last three and a half years as Chief Executive of NHS Forth Valley I have gained valuable leadership skills and experience.

"This, along with my previous management experience in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde and NHS Lanarkshire, will stand me in good stead for this important and challenging role."

Health Secretary Shona Robison added: “I am delighted Jane has been appointed as chief executive of Greater Glasgow and Clyde Health Board, and would like to thank the outgoing chief executive Robert Calderwood for his commitment to the role over the past eight years."