James Duncan

Qualifications include BA Politics and History and member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy.

Experience and skills/expertise:

• Extensive financial experience in the NHS.
• Experience in managing mergers, Foundation Trust application process, PFI and significant capital investment, transformation leadership and development of shared system solutions.
• Director of Finance, Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland Mental Health NHS Trust.
• Director of Finance, Northgate and Prudhoe NHS Trust (including six months as Acting Chief Executive).
• Member of National Payment Systems Steering Group.
• Chair of National Business Systems Group for Mental Health Payment Systems and Member of National Steering Group for same Project.
• Vice Chair of HFMA (Healthcare Financial Management Association Mental Health Faculty).