Baumann to leave NHS England in November

In post since NHS England was established in 2012, Mr Baumann (pictured) agreed to delay confirmation of his starting date in the new role until the five-year funding settlement was announced.

He said it had been a privilege to work in the NHS. ‘This has been a time of exceptional challenge for the service, and I am deeply grateful for the commitment and professionalism of colleagues across the NHS and within NHS England, who have worked so hard to secure the best possible value – for both patients and for taxpayers – with the public money under our stewardship,’ said Mr Baumann.

‘With a long-term financial settlement now in place, I wish the NHS well as it moves forward from its 70th birthday to the next phase of its distinguished history of constant innovation and dedicated service.’

HFMA chief executive Mark Knight wished Mr Baumann well. ‘His analytical mind and good humour will be a loss to the NHS and a gain for the Church,’ he said.

NHS England chief executive Simon Stevens said: ‘Paul has done far more than just help steady the ship during a period of intense funding pressure. He has helped drive major gains for patients and taxpayers nationally and locally, helping to ensure the NHS is well positioned to develop a long-term plan for the decade ahead.’

The post of joint CFO for NHS England and NHS Improvement is to be advertised soon.