Ian Cumming has been confirmed as the first chief executive of Health Education England (HEE).
From its establishment on 28 June, HEE will provide national leadership to the new system of education and training in healthcare. This process will give employers greater responsibility and accountability for planning and developing the workforce within a national framework that is professionally informed and underpinned by strong academic links.
Sir Keith Pearson, chairman of HEE, said of the appointment: “Ian has extensive experience as a leader in the NHS and will bring a compelling sense of vision and purpose to HEE.”
Cumming added: “We have a great opportunity to shape a future healthcare workforce that can improve healthcare outcomes, building services around the needs of patients and communities.
”HEE will lead the new system to support healthcare providers and professionals as they identify the critical workforce challenges and ensure services have the right people with the right skills and behaviours, where and when they are needed."
Currently, Cumming is national director for quality at the Department of Health.