The different governance structures of PCT provider boards in London

PCTs in London are developing different models for the management of their provider functions. Boards and non-executive directors’ accountabilities and organisational governance responsibilities will be directly affected by the models chosen. We would hope to establish a facilitated network for those leading this work.

This event will enable non-executive directors to hear from one another about what they are doing in their PCT and will identify future priorities for this network.

Given by

Helen Fentimen, Department of Health

Helen Fentimen began her NHS career as a nurse in the North East of England. Her management career began in community services but has included executive posts in an acute hospital NHS trust, family health services and commissioning in a health authority in North East London.

Helen was Chief Executive of South East Sheffield PCT for six years where, with the local authority, she led the establishment of one of the early integrated Children's Trusts. She has also chaired Clinical Networks for Cardiac Services, Neonatology and Children and Young People, and Urgent Care for North Trent PCTs.

More recently as a Management Consultant, Helen has worked with the Department of Health supporting the development of new forms of provision within the Provider Development programme.

Currently Helen is a Board Director for Sheffield Homes. Previously she has been a Director for South Yorkshire Connexions and Sheffield First for Inclusion. In January 2006 Helen was awarded an OBE for services to health care in Sheffield.