Dr Matthew Hodson has been appointed as the new chief nurse at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
He will join Royal Papworth Hospital in June from North Middlesex University Hospital - part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust – where he is currently director of nursing.
Dr Matthew Hodson is joining Royal Papworth in June
Matthew replaces Maura Screaton who is retiring after a 40-year career in nursing, which has spanned Ireland, England, Australia and Canada.
A former respiratory nurse consultant, Matthew has more than 25 years of experience in the NHS.
He said: “I am thrilled to be joining Royal Papworth Hospital and I can’t wait to arrive and start meeting people soon.
“I take great pride in being a nurse and the difference the profession makes to people’s lives every day, often in their most vulnerable moments.
“When I am not at work, I spend my time quality time with my young daughter, walking my sausage dog, socialising with friends, and spinning!”
Maura Screaton is is retiring after a 40-year career in nursing
Maura first joined Royal Papworth in 1997 as part of the critical care team and became our chief nurse in 2021.
She said: “I have had a wonderful career as a nurse much of which has been spent in different roles at Royal Papworth. I am excited about the next phase of life for me but also sad to be leaving nursing and such wonderful colleagues.”