The Southern Health and Social Care Trust has announced that Steve Spoerry has been appointed Interim Chief Executive.
Replacing Acting Chief Executive Colm McCafferty Mr Spoerry will take up the post from 1 April 2025.
Welcoming Mr Spoerry Eileen Mullan, Chair of the Southern Trust said: “We are delighted that Steve will be joining the Southern Health and Social Care Trust team. He brings exceptional leadership experience having held numerous senior positions within the NHS including several chief executive roles. This level of expertise will be invaluable in helping us to address current issues as well as driving much needed reform. I am confident that under Steve’s direction we can build on our strengths and successes and further enhance the services we provide to our population”.
Mr Spoerry is looking forward to working with staff, patients, service users and partners. “I’ve already been hugely impressed by the work taking place in the Trust. It’s clear that dedicated staff teams take great pride in providing the highest standards of care to their patients and service users. I plan to build on this culture of quality and safety as we implement the Trust’s new vision and strategy. We will also always be mindful of our duty to deliver value for money”.


