NHS England set to announce its new chief executive within days

NHS England set to announce its new chief executive within days Chief operating officer Amanda Pritchard seen as top contender above KPMG’s Mark Britnell

A senior NHS boss and former service high-flyer are among the leading contenders to succeed Simon Stevens in NHS England’s top job, with an announcement imminent.

Ministers and NHS England’s board have been assessing candidates for several weeks and are preparing to name the person who will become the service’s new chief in the next few days. The Guardian