Diane Wake

Diane joins the Trust in a dual role, as interim Chief Executive, whilst also serving as Chief Executive at The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust which she joined in 2017.

She has worked within the NHS for 40 years and has a wealth of experience in both clinical practice and leadership roles, starting her career as a nurse. She has an extensive background in nursing, occupying senior leadership positions in surgical specialities of urology, colorectal, vascular and breast surgery.

She was previously Chief Executive at Barnsley Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust from 2013 to 2017 and interim Chief Executive at Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust, where she also worked as Deputy Chief Executive,  Chief Operating Officer and Executive Nurse from 2007.

Diane has a passion for improvement, patient safety and high-quality care and has knowledge and expertise in implementing robust governance processes. She is inspired by making a difference for patients and staff.