Daghni Rajasingam will join NHS England’s South East Regional Executive Team as the new Regional Medical Director later this year.

Daghni will take up the role at a critical time for the region. As Regional Medial Director, Daghni provide clinical leadership across the South East to deliver the 10 Year Plan for Health, with a particular focus on reducing health inequalities.

She joins with extensive national, regional and local experience. Her previous roles include Lead Regional Obstetrician and Medical Director for Secondary Care Transformation within NHS England’s South East Medical Directorate. Daghni has held these roles alongside her current role as Deputy Chief Medical Officer at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

Dr Christopher Tibbs will continue as Acting Regional Medical Director until Daghni joins the regional team.

Daghni Rajasingam said:

“I am thrilled to be appointed as the Regional Medical Director. For me, it creates an unique opportunity to work with colleagues across the South East to galvanise clinical leadership to transform our services and deliver equitable care and improved outcomes for every patient and all our communities.”

Anne Eden, NHS England South East Regional Director said:

“I am delighted that Daghni is joining us. She will be a valuable addition to the Regional Executive Team. With experience of leading through complexity and a long-standing commitment to quality improvement and safer care, Daghni brings a rare combination of leadership, clinical expertise, and operational strength. Her clinical leadership will be critical as we work to implement the ambition of the 10 Year Plan for Health in the South East and in doing so elevate standards and improve outcomes for people across the region.”

Dr Claire Fuller and Professor Meghana Pandit, National Medical Directors for NHS England said:

“Daghni is a well-established and respected leader in her field and beyond and will be a great addition to NHS England’s medical leadership. Her commitment to working in a multidisciplinary way will embed the clinical leadership necessary to drive transformation in the South East and across the wider NHS and ultimately deliver better services and outcomes for patients.”

Daghni is a consultant obstetrician with an interest in maternal medicine. Currently, she is working Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust as Clinical Director of maternity services and joint perinatal lead.

She will continue to work one a day week at Guys and St Thomas’ from July 2026 when she joins the regional team to maintain her clinical practice.