Gareth Thomas

Deputy Chief Executive & Chief Medical Officer at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust

Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

About

Deputy Chief Executive, Chief Medical Officer and a Consultant Psychiatrist for Older People at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.

Experience

  • Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust (12 yrs 6 mos)
    • Deputy Chief Executive Officer
      Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 5 mos

      The Deputy Chief Executive specifically works closely with the CEO to deliver the Trust's objectives

    • Chief Medical Officer
      Jul 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Chief Medical Officer at Lancashire & South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust, serving as an Executive Director and voting Board member. The role holds statutory roles as Responsible Officer and Caldicott Guardian. The role provides strategic leadership for Mental Health Law, Research & Development, Medical Education, and Clinical Governance. This has accountability for ensuring safe, high‑quality, evidence‑based care across the organisation. This includes oversight of patient safety incident management, clinical audit, and regulatory compliance, including CQC standards.

    • Consultant Psychiatrist for Older People
      Jun 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 1 mo

      The role provides specialist and holistic assessment, treatment and ongoing care for older people experiencing mental health problems such as dementia and I have experience of both inpatients, community and memory assessment services. I am Section 12 approved and a Responsible Clinician (RC).