Angela McNab appointed Interim Chair of Queen Victoria Hospital

Angela McNab has been appointed Interim Trust Chair of Queen Victoria Hospital, taking up the role on Monday 19 January 2026.

Angela brings a wealth of experience from a long-standing career in health and social care, spanning national policy, regulation and operational delivery. She has held several senior leadership roles, including Chief Executive of Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust and Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust.

Angela has also served as Director of Public Health, Delivery and Performance at the Department of Health, and has worked as a non-executive in a range of organisations including social care and regulation.

Angela will take over from Jackie Smith who has been Chair since July 2022.

Speaking about her appointment, Angela said:
“I am delighted to join Queen Victoria Hospital, an amazing organisation that cares deeply about its patients. This is an important time for QVH, and I am absolutely focused on driving forward the implementation of the strategic partnership to ensure our services remain sustainable for the future and we continue to provide high-quality care for patients. I would like to thank Jackie Smith for her leadership in laying such strong foundations and for her support during this transition. I look forward to building on that work and meeting staff across the hospital as well as working with other leaders in the local NHS system.”

Angela has a particular interest in developing positive and inclusive cultures within organisations and in strategic leadership. She is a qualified executive coach and currently serves as a Non-Executive Director and Vice Chair for NHS Kent and Medway.

For more information email the QVH Press Office at qvh.communications@nhs.net