Jackie Smith has today announced her decision to step down as Chief Executive and Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) after over six years in the role. Jackie will leave her post at the end of July 2018.
“It’s been an honour to lead the NMC over the past six years and I am immensely proud of everything we have achieved. Now is the right time for someone else to take the organisation forward.
“I want to pay tribute to the staff at the NMC who have worked so hard and achieved so much during my time here.
“Jackie has made an immense contribution to the NMC and I will be very sorry to see her leave.
Recruitment of a new Chief Executive and Registrar will begin in due course.