Sir Jim Mackey

Sir Jim Mackey, a seasoned NHS leader and interim Chief Executive of NHS England, discusses pressing challenges facing the health service. He shares his motivations for taking on this role and reflects on the abrupt abolition of NHS England. Mackey emphasizes the need for rapid reforms to tackle finances and waiting lists while addressing staff anxiety over redundancy funding. He also advocates for enhanced community care, improved engagement with clinical staff, and the restructuring of leadership roles to foster better performance within the NHS.

In this engaging discussion, Jim Mackey, the Chief Executive of NHS England and former leader of Newcastle hospitals, shares insights on the pressing issues within the NHS. He emphasizes the importance of honesty in addressing systemic challenges and highlights the need for collaborative solutions. Mackey also discusses the crucial role of primary care in modern healthcare, advocating for better integration and leadership development. With ambitious plans ahead, he calls for unity and accountability in transforming health services amid ongoing financial hurdles.

Join Sarah Woolnough, CEO of The King’s Fund; Sir Jim Mackey, CEO of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; and Julian Hunt, PwC’s Health Services Sector Leader, as they tackle the NHS productivity conundrum. They discuss how COVID-19 amplified existing inefficiencies and the gap between digital solutions and real-world needs. The trio highlights the importance of staff training and patient engagement to drive productivity, while emphasizing that successful practices from other sectors could inspire vital changes in healthcare.