Prof Hotopf is a consultant liaison psychiatrist and executive dean at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience at King's College London. He is also a NIHR senior investigator and fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Through his new roles, he will play a critical role in creating opportunities for effective clinical academic integration across the organisations' partners.

He will also play a vital role in ensuring mental health and an integrated mind and body approach to healthcare remains front and centre in senior leader decision-making.

Professor Matthew Hotopf said: 'I will work to ensure that KHP delivers on its promises to integrate mental and physical healthcare and ensure we deliver the best for our patients and communities across all programmes.'