Following 12 years’ with Willen Hospice, Chief Executive Paul Hinson has decided to retire at the end of December 2017.
Paul started his early career training as a Nurse in the NHS; in 1981 he was granted a commission in the Royal Air Force (RAF) Nursing Service, Squadron Leader Hinson retired from the RAF in 1996. He returned to the NHS and took on several roles in Cancer Care Management, at Lewisham Hospital NHS Trust and subsequently in Buckinghamshire Hospitals NHS Trust. After joining Willen Hospice as Director of Nursing & Patient Services in 2005, Paul was appointed Chief Executive in 2008.
Paul Hinson, Chief Executive at Willen Hospice said, “I have enjoyed every minute of working at Willen Hospice with a fantastic team. We have seen significant change during my time leading the organisation and I am confident the Hospice is in good shape to embrace future developments to our services. The colleagues we have in the business are led by experienced and dedicated Directors and efficiently deliver services to the highest standard across all areas of the business. I have most enjoyed, being a part of the provision of care for our patients at the end of their lives and ensuring that care extends to their loved ones. It has been an honour to be part of something truly great”.
Paul Davis, Chair of Trustees, commented, “Paul has brought both passion, enthusiasm and professionalism to the running of the Hospice. During his time as CEO, the Hospice has evolved both in terms of the quality and reach of the services provided to the community, whilst managing an increasingly complex organisation, in times of increasing financial pressure. We will be working together in the coming year to find a suitable successor, and I’m confident we will find the right candidate to ensure the Hospice is left good hands, going forwards. The process is already underway to recruit a replacement for this key leadership role at Willen Hospice and we look forward to sharing news of this appointment in due course.
There is still a lot to do in the current year, and I am looking forward to working with him, right up until December!”
