Brian Chittick became the Chief Executive of NHS Shetland in July 2023. Brian is an experienced healthcare leader with a blend of education and experience, having worked in both the Defence and NHS Sectors. Holding a Masters in Forensic Medicine from Edinburgh University and a Masters in Dental Public Health from Sheffield University, he possesses specialised knowledge in medical and public health fields.
Brian's military career in the Royal Navy, following his attainment of a Masters in Defence Studies, was marked by a focus on strategic and operational medical planning.
On leaving the Royal Navy Brian joined NHS Shetland in 2015 and has undertaken the roles of Senior Dental Officer, Dental Director, Medical Director, and latterly, Chief Officer of the Health and Social Care Partnership.
Brian is passionate about improving outcomes for people living in Shetland and understands the need to work in collaboration with service users and other stakeholders to achieve these outcomes. Brian is an advocate of being an active systems leader in a modern health and care system.