Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust’s Medical Director, Andy Beeby has announced his retirement and will be stepping down in March 2024 after nearly 30 years working in Trust and an NHS career spanning 38 years.
Andy’s career started in 1985 when he graduated from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne, where he completed his medical training. He then went on to pursue postgraduate training rotations in the Northern Region, specialising in obstetrics and gynaecology.
He joined the Trust in 1995 as a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and has provided care to countless patients. In 2016, he took on the role of Medical Director and has played a pivotal role in our organisation throughout his career, including more recently, navigating the Trust through the covid pandemic and the opening of a new maternity theatre. He has provided the highest levels of care to our patients and always advocates for staff health and wellbeing.
“I’ve very much enjoyed my 29 years serving Gateshead including just over 7 years as Medical Director. I’ve worked with some amazing people and seen huge changes and improvements during that time. I could not be prouder of everyone I have worked with and the care they provide for our patients Gateshead really does have a special family feel and I will have lots of wonderful memories to look back on.
Andy Beeby, Medical Director
Trudie Davies for Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust said: “On behalf of everyone at Gateshead Health, I would like to thank and recognise the work that Andy has achieved here in Gateshead and for the NHS.
“He has embodied the true spirit of the NHS, tirelessly working to improve the lives of patients and has provided the highest levels of care to our patients.
“I know everyone will join me in wishing him well.”
The recruitment process for a new medical director will begin in the new year.