28 February 2025

We are pleased to announce the appointment of Hayley Peters as Chief Nurse for Isle of Wight NHS Trust (IWT) and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust (PHU).

Hayley is currently Chief Nurse at Somerset NHS Foundation Trust and has a strong background in nursing. Prior to becoming an executive director, Hayley worked in senior clinical leadership roles in the southwest, London and the southeast. Hayley’s early professional career centred in critical care as an intensive care nurse.

Hayley said “I am delighted to be joining colleagues in the IWT and PHU and I feel very privileged to have the opportunity to work with you in providing the best possible care to our patients and communities. Before my interview I had the opportunity to meet colleagues, talk with patients, and to tour some of your wards and departments, I was impressed with the professionalism, passion, and commitment to the highest standards of care.”

“I am passionate about developing the nursing, midwifery and allied health professional workforce and ensuring that everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to improve care for our patients.”

“This is an exciting time to join, and I am looking forward to building on the great work already underway to enhance the quality of care for patients and championing the voices of all colleagues across IWT and PHU.”

Penny Emerit, Chief Executive said “I am very pleased to have a highly experienced Chief Nurse like Hayley join our Trusts. Her previous strategic experience will help us to further progress the implementation of our joint clinical strategy across both IWT and PHU and improve outcomes for our patients. Her knowledge and background will also help to drive up the standards of care for patients and families and support our staff to perform at their very best.”

Hayley replaces Liz Rix who will be returning to her home country in Wales and joining Swansea Bay University Health Board in March 2025.