Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Appointments have been announced for two new deputy chief medical officers and a new chief pharmaceutical officer for the Scottish Government. Your cookie preferences have been saved. A medicine graduate of the University of Glasgow Medical School, Smith served as a general practitioner doctor in Larkhall. Video'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, Why Trudeau is facing calls for a public inquiry, The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter'. Dr Maggie Ellis, of the school of psychology and Neuroscience in the university, has been awarded an MBE for her dedication to improving the lives of people with dementia. Scott's parents had originally planned to go to Tokyo but had to cancel their plans when the Games were rescheduled because of the pandemic. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's And former NHS Grampian chief Prof Amanda Croft has been appointed the Chief Nursing Officer, to take over from Prof Fiona McQueen who retires in March. You can change your cookie settings at any time. But Dr Calderwood released a statement later on Sunday saying she had quit. In a career spanning 23 years he been involved in major incidents, including the Clutha helicopter crash, the George Square bin lorry tragedy and the Stockline Plastics Factory explosion. Chief Medical Officer Dr Gregor Smith said: Scotlands response to the pandemic has been informed by a strong clinical team, working around the clock and adapting to change in unprecedented circumstances. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with. This independent report was commissioned by the Scottish Government, in collaboration with chief officers of Scottish integration of 46 /46 Match case Limit results 1 per page Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Minister for Mental Wellbeing and Social Care, Minister for Public Health, Women's Health and Sport, Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, Scottish Government Paul Fairie, the head of operations at Glasgow's Lighthouse Laboratory that has processed more than 20 million Covid tests joins Mr Freedman and Dr Ifezulike in being made MBEs. Read about our approach to external linking. The DCMOs also work with the Chief Scientist (Health) and other doctors seconded to the Civil Service from the NHS. The ex-farmer overcame pancreatic cancer, the same illness that killed his wife just nine months after he was first elected to the Scottish Parliament. Ms Sturgeon said it was "clear" that Dr Calderwood's mistake "risks distracting from and undermining confidence in the government's public health message at this crucial time. Were only as strong as the colleagues who support us and I am proud to work with an incredibly dedicated team of clinicians. A keen iPhoneographer! ", "New Year Honours: Chief Medical Officer Gregor Smith knighted", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gregor_Smith&oldid=1065517742, Pages containing London Gazette template with parameter supp set to y, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 13 January 2022, at 23:54. Regent Road She also said she would work to ensure a smooth transition to her successor. Former Ayr MSP John Scott is also being made an OBE after 21 years at Holyrood. 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Canadian grandma helps police snag phone scammer, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Ukraine repels 'numerous attacks' in Bakhmut, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus. The managerial structure within the Governments Chief Medical Officer's Office. Read about our approach to external linking. Prior to this there was one post for both England and Wales, the Chief Medical Officer for England and Wales. But despite his success, the 24-year-old from Alloa, Clackmannanshire, told BBC Scotland there was "plenty" to improve on when Paris hosts the games in 2024. There are four chief medical officers in the United Kingdom: Professor Chris Whitty, the CMO for England and to the UK government; Dr Michael McBride the CMO to the Northern Ireland executive; Dr Gregor Smith, the CMO to the Scottish government; and, Dr Frank Atherton the CMO to the Welsh government. Dr Smith has been knighted alongside his fellow UK chief medical officers Prof Chris Whitty (England), Dr Frank Atherton (Wales) and Dr Michael McBride (Northern Ireland). Explore The Scottish Government Chief Medical Officer salaries in Scotland collected directly from employees and jobs on Indeed. Based on 1 salaries posted anonymously by Scottish Government Chief Medical Officer employees in Carnwath, Scotland. [2] She went on to do medical training in Oxford. Who is Dr Gregor Smith, Scotlands interim chief medical officer. -. Were only as strong as the colleagues who support us and I am proud to work with an incredibly dedicated team of clinicians. The previous incumbent, Malcolm Wright, resigned on health grounds in May after less than a year in the job. Email: ceu@gov.scot 3.9. UK Government - Department of Health and Social Care. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Directorate. Chief Medical Officer 8 salaries. The guitar-playing medic, who was formally appointed last December, often shares his love of music on his Twitter account, including bands such as The Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden. Scottish Conservative leader Jackson Carlaw described Dr Calderwood's decision to stand down as "embarrassing and inevitable". The Scottish Ambulance Service's general manager of events Pat O'Meara has been awarded the Queen's Ambulance Medal. On 5 April 2020 he served in the position of CMO on an interim basis, following the resignation of Dr Catherine Calderwood. Dr Smith was appointed interim chief medical officer in April 2020, less than a fortnight into the first national lockdown, following the resignation of his predecessor. The ex-farmer overcame pancreatic cancer, the same illness that killed his wife just nine months after he was first elected to the Scottish Parliament. It is important that we continue to promote these adverts as our local businesses need as much support as possible during these challenging times. She was backed by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, who said Dr Calderwood had made a mistake but should stay in her job. experience. FIRSTMinisterNicola Sturgeonhas appointed Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. August 11, 2021 10:31 am. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Her deputy is Dr Gregor Smith, a GP and former medical director for primary care in NHS Lanarkshire. Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Scotland's chief medical officer . 2023 BBC. Average salary. Weve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country. Companion of honour - Limited to 65 people. He has been in the House of Lords since 2010 and is currently a senior whip and spokesman for both Scottish and Northern Irish issues. Lets get that debate started! Dr Maggie Ellis, of the school of psychology and Neuroscience in the university, has been awarded an MBE for her dedication to improving the lives of people with dementia. What's the least exercise we can get away with? Both Profs Strath and Steedman were already carrying out their new roles on an interim basis and will take up the permanent posts with immediate effect following an external recruitment process. Former Ayr MSP John Scott is also being made an OBE after 21 years at Holyrood. Regent Road Dr Catherine Calderwood quit after the Scottish Sun published photos showing her breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. The Scottish Police Federation (SPF) represents some 18000 officers, including cadets and special constables, holding ranks up to Chief Inspector. The shocking legacy of the Dutch 'Hunger Winter', Why Alex Murdaugh was spared the death penalty, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Life [ edit] Steedman was born and brought up in Ireland [1] and she went to Cambridge and Oxford University. Chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith said: Scotlands response to the pandemic has been informed by a strong clinical team, working around the clock and adapting to change in unprecedented circumstances. It is the task of the Chief Pharmaceutical Officer to lead on NHS pharmaceutical care and medicines policy in Scotland advising the First Minister and the government, providing leadership for the pharmacy profession. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 9 reviews 6 salaries reported. Published 21 June 2021. 369. The guitar-playing medic, who was formally appointed last December, often shares his love of music on his Twitter account, including bands such as The Foo Fighters and Iron Maiden. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers while Professor Alison Strath is the new chief pharmaceutical officer. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Dr Catherine Calderwood have held regular briefings, Videos of the chief medical officer urging people to stay at home formed part of the campaign, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Coronavirus in Scotland: Who is Dr Gregor Smith? It is about supporting people using healthcare services, and their families, to feel empowered to discuss their treatment. In politics, long-serving former Labour MP Tommy McAvoy has been knighted for his political and public service. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine Calderwood quit after breaking lockdown rules. Scotland's chief medical officer has been knighted in a New Year's Honours list that celebrates health workers and Olympic athletes. [1] Smith is an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Glasgow and Fellow of both the Scottish Patient Safety Programme and Salzburg Global. Image source, Scottish government. Edinburgh Information request and response under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. [3], The historic post was created in Victorian times to help to prevent cholera and other epidemics. 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated. EH1 3DG, Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. He stepped into the leadership role after Dr Calderwood's resignation over her trips to her second home in Fife in the early weeks of the coronavirus lockdown. Please do not provide any personal information, All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except for graphic assets and where otherwise stated, providing policy advice to Scottish Ministers on healthcare and public health, leading medical and public health professionals to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people in Scotland, providing clinical advice on professional standards and guidelines, investing in research, particularly related to the NHS, encouraging young people to take up jobs in the medical and public health sector. Members of the emergency services have also been honoured. Nicola Sturgeon has appointed Professor Marion Bain as Scotland's second deputy chief medical officer FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has appointed Professor Marion Bain to the role of deputy chief medical officer on an interim basis. Please help us to keep on reporting the news as free to access. The Chief Medical Officer is a qualified medical doctor whose medical speciality traditionally was public health medicine, and whose work focused on the health of communities rather than health of individuals. Smith was confirmed as the permanent job holder in December 2020. Can Nigeria's election result be overturned? Ms Sturgeon said repeatedly during the briefing that she wanted Dr Calderwood to remain in her role as her expertise was "invaluable" during the coronavirus crisis. Scott thrilled to 'fall short' & make history, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Bakhmut attacks being repelled, says Ukraine, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House. Salary information comes from 8 data points collected directly from employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months. Health secretary Humza Yousaf said: The past year has highlighted just how important health and social care is to the work of the Scottish Government, and Im delighted to welcome Professor Alison Strath as chief pharmaceutical officer and Professors Graham Ellis and Nicola Steedman as our new deputy chief medical officers. And there is a MBE for Kathleen Dawson, also from Fife, who swam backstroke as part of the world record-beating mixed 4x100m relay team to win gold for Team GB at the Olympics in July. Among the academics recognised are three leading researchers at the University of St Andrews. 18. He previously served in the position of Deputy Chief Medical Officer and from April 2020, until his appointment, served as Chief Medical Officer on an interim basis. speaking at a coronavirus briefing at St Andrews House in Edinburgh in 2020 Credit: PA/Scottish Government. Updated 15:36, 21 SEP 2021. Chief Medical Officer Directorate. Dr Smith has played a prominent role during the pandemic and is a regular fixture in daily televised briefings. Dr Calderwood had earlier been given a police warning for breaking the lockdown rules after the Scottish Sun published photographs taken on Saturday of her and her family visiting Earlsferry in Fife - more than an hour's drive from her main family home in Edinburgh. -1 salaries reported. Others honoured include former MP Tommy McAvoy and retired MSP John Scott. [3][4] He was knighted in the 2022 New Year Honours for services to public health.[5][6]. Central Enquiry Unit Professor Ellis takes up his new post on 6 September 2021, and joins the Scottish Government on secondment from NHS Lanarkshire. Scottish government. In Autumn 2020 he was instrumental in setting up an Older Peoples Directorate within the Safety and Quality Improvement Division of Scottish Government. Read about our approach to external linking. breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. She was appointed a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain in 2010 and as an Emeritus Professor at the School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences at Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen in 2018. Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. She added: "The first minister and I have had a further conversation this evening and we have agreed that the justifiable focus on my behaviour risks becoming a distraction from the hugely important job that government and the medical profession has to do in getting the country through this coronavirus pandemic. He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. Blair becomes 'Sir Tony' and joins top royal order, Lumley and Redgrave made dames by the Queen, Whitty and Van-Tam knighted in New Year Honours. Recipients wear the initials CH after their name, CBE - Commander of the Order of the British Empire, OBE - Officer of the Order of the British Empire, MBE - Member of the Order of the British Empire. 2023 BBC. Dr Catherine Calderwood had apologised for her actions, and initially said. Mr Scott, 70, was first elected as the area's Conservative MSP in a 2000 by-election, holding the seat in four subsequent elections. contact the editor here. "This means a huge amount to me but it is a reflection of the work that a good number of us have undertaken during the course of the coronavirus pandemic.". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Dr Gregor Smith, a leading figure in the country's pandemic response, said he was "surprised and honoured". He added that he was "very humbled and grateful" to received the award but said it would not have been possible without his colleagues. The former GP stepped in as interim CMO in April when Catherine. It consisted of gold in the 4x200m freestyle and silvers in the 200m freestyle, 200m medley and 4x100m medley. Scotland. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham Ellis are the new deputy chief medical officers while Professor Alison Strath is the new chief pharmaceutical officer. More recently, some appointees have been senior clinicians without training in public health medicine. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal, How Duncan Scott's tunnel vision helped him make history. Image caption, Dr Gregor Smith has been Scotland's chief medical officer since April 2020. Chief Medical Officer for Scotland, Dr Gregor Smith. They take up their posts with immediate effect following an external recruitment process. They include Joseph Freedman, for services to the Jewish community in Glasgow during the pandemic, and Dr Adaeze Ifezulike, a GP from Aberdeen for services to health inequality in minority communities in Scotland. Former St Johnstone chairman Geoffrey Brown, who rescued the football club from financial difficulty in 1986, has been made an OBE for services to Scottish football and to the community in Perth. All rights reserved. Professors Nicola Steedman and Graham. Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, AOC under investigation for Met Gala dress, Mother who killed her five children euthanised, Zoom boss Greg Tomb fired without cause, The children left behind in Cuba's exodus, Biden had skin cancer lesion removed - White House, US sues Exxon over nooses found at Louisiana plant. Smith took part in his first Scottish Government press briefing on 6 April 2020 at St Andrew's House in Edinburgh, alongside First Minister of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon and Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport, Jeane Freeman. The images emerged amid continuing advice from the Scottish government, the chief medical officer herself, and other leading medical professionals to stay at home in order to save lives and . Make a small donation on Ko-fi if you can. Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who arent really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse. Chief Medical Officer Sir Chris Whitty weighed in too, telling Boris on WhatsApp he'd personally "think twice" before introducing shielding again, after it was first tried in March 2020. 2023 BBC. Subscribe here to have your own copy of The Edinburgh Reporter delivered. Read about our approach to external linking. leading medical and public health professionals to improve the mental and physical wellbeing of people in Scotland providing clinical advice on professional standards and guidelines investing in research, particularly related to the NHS encouraging young people to take up jobs in the medical and public health sector Who we are Health Secretary Humza Yousaf said: The past year has highlighted just how important health and social care is to the work of the Scottish Government, and Im delighted to welcome Professor Alison Strath as Chief Pharmaceutical Officer and Professors Graham Ellis and Nicola Steedman as our new Deputy Chief Medical Officers. Dr Catherine Calderwood had apologised for her actions, and initially said she planned to continue in the role. Dr Catherine Calderwood quit after the Scottish Sun published photos showing her breaking Covid travel rules to visit her second home. He served as the Director for Primary Care at NHS Lanarkshire, before being appointed Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Scotland in 2015. Meanwhile, Prof Ailsa Hall is to receive an OBE for her decades of work in environmental protection and epidemiology and Prof Anne Magurran will receive an CBE for services to biodiversity. Paralympic gold medallist Owen Miller, from Fife, has also been made a MBE following his victorious debut in Tokyo in the T20 1500m, for athletes who compete with learning or intellectual impairments. Dr Smith has been knighted alongside his fellow UK chief medical officers Prof Chris Whitty (England), Dr Frank Atherton (Wales) and Dr Michael McBride (Northern Ireland). Meanwhile, Ms Lamb has been appointed to the posts of NHS Scotland chief executive and the government's director general for health and social care. It consisted of gold in the 4x200m freestyle and silvers in the 200m freestyle, 200m medley and 4x100m medley. But she said Dr Calderwood would continue to offer scientific and medical advice to the Scottish government on the spread of the virus. EH1 3DG, Note: Your feedback will help us make improvements on this site. ProfessorBain was the Scottish Governments medical adviser for public health reform and most recently worked as the director of infection prevention and control in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. And Graeme Anderson, who was the lead events planning officer for Tayside Division is to be presented with an MBE for services to event planning and law and order in Dundee. His service at Holyrood included a spell as a deputy presiding officer until May's election when he narrowly lost his seat to the SNP's Siobhian Brown. Dr Smith was formerly a GP and medical director of primary care at NHS Lanarkshire, before joining the Scottish government in 2012. If you have a complaint about the editorial content which relates to contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Dr Gregor Smith, a leading figure in the country's pandemic response, said he was "surprised and honoured". England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty wrote there was "no strong reason against" wearing masks in schools but also "no very strong reasons for". Meanwhile, Prof Ailsa Hall is to receive an OBE for her decades of work in environmental protection and epidemiology and Prof Anne Magurran will receive an CBE for services to biodiversity. Date received 21 May 2021. Mr O'Meara, 57, said: "I have also attended a bombing, an aircraft crash at Heathrow Airport, I've been held hostage and attended an incident where I was chased with a knife.". Is this useful? Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Job Title. Dr Nicola Steedman, our Medical Director for Procurement, Commissioning and Facilities, is currently seconded to the Scottish Government as Interim Deputy Chief Medical Officer. Read about our approach to external linking. Recipients wear the initials CH after their name, CBE - Commander of the Order of the British Empire, OBE - Officer of the Order of the British Empire, MBE - Member of the Order of the British Empire. Scott thrilled to 'fall short' & make history, Alex Murdaugh jailed for life for double murder, Why the disgraced lawyer was spared death penalty, Saving Private Ryan actor Tom Sizemore dies at 61, The children left behind in Cuba's mass exodus, Xi Jinping is unveiling a new deputy - why it matters, Snow, Fire and Lights: Photos of the Week. Smith attended Uddingston Grammar School and studied medicine at University of Glasgow, graduating in 1994. Video, 'Trump or bust' - grassroots Republicans are still loyal. Members of the emergency services have also been honoured. The Scottish Ambulance Service's general manager of events Pat O'Meara has been awarded the Queen's Ambulance Medal.
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