A new head has been appointed to manage hospitals in the county.

Miles Scott, who has 30 years' experience in the NHS, will take the position of chief executive for the Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells (MTW) NHS Trust on Monday, January 8.

Mr Scott, who has previously worked in acute, community and mental health services, has also spent time at the Department of Health and the King's Fund.

He replaces the interim chief executive Jim Lusby who took up the position after Glenn Douglas stood down earlier this year.

Chairman of the MTW NHS Trust, David Highton, said: "I am delighted that Miles will be joining us as our new chief executive.

"He brings with him extensive experience at all levels in the NHS.

"Our ambition, together, is to continue to make MTW an excellent place for care which is underpinned by financial stability."

Mr Scott said: "I am delighted to have been appointed chief executive at MTW.

"I have been very impressed by the staff I have met and look forward to working together to deliver outstanding patient and staff experience."