Dr Jeff Perring

Jeff joined the Trust in 2002 as a consultant intensivist in the PCCU (Paediatric Critical Care Unit). Alongside his clinical work Jeff led the PCCU through a number of major changes including the development of a High Dependency Unit, the introduction of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, the Trust’s designation as a Paediatric Major Trauma Centre and the establishment of Embrace, the Yorkshire and Humber Infant and Children’s Transport Service.

Jeff was appointed as a Deputy Medical Director in 2016. External to the Trust he has been joint lead for the Yorkshire and Humber Paediatric Critical Care Network (2013-18) and Council member (Vice chair) of the Yorkshire and Humber Clinical Senate (2014-19).

Jeff was appointed into the role of Medical Director and Responsible Officer for the Trust in July 2018. He is responsible for medical activity within the Trust and in particular the appraisal and revalidation of medical colleagues. Jeff works closely with the Executive Director of Nursing and Quality on quality and patient safety and is the lead executive for Mental Health.

Board Attendances in 2021/22: 12/12