Sarah Thewlis- I resign; that will be £122,000 please.

The NMC has confirmed that former chief executive Sarah Thewlis received a pay off of almost £122,000 following her resignation last year.

Ms Thewlis resigned last year following scathing criticism of the NMC by the Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence (CHRE).

NMC President Nancy Kirkland also retired after the CHRE found 'serious weaknesses in its governance and culture', during an investigation into allegations of racism and bullying. Financial accounts for the financial year 08/09, published this week show Ms Thewlis received £121, 825 in ‘compensation’ for the termination of her employment.

NMC president resigns along with chief executive and registrar Nancy Kirkland president of NMC, and Sarah Thewlis, chief executive and registrar; have announced their intention to resign from NMC following publication of the findings of the CHRE expanded performance review of the NMC.Commenting on her decision, Sarah Thewlis said: "Although CHRE's report identified some weaknesses in the NMC, it did not criticise individuals.

However, as the chief executive and registrar who has led the NMC since 2002, I share responsibility on behalf of the executive management team." Nancy Kirkland commented: "CHRE's report makes very tough reading for the NMC. Although the report identifies the NMC's strengths, I am concerned that some of the weaknesses identified appear to directly contradict CHRE's own performance review in March."In their recommendations to the NMC, CHRE have stated that collectively and individually office holders and other Council members should accept responsibility for the current difficulties and for their future resolution.

Ms Thewlis said: "Although I have only been president of the NMC for a short time (eight months), I share and take responsibility for the criticisms made by CHRE and I feel honour bound to do so.

I therefore intend to resign as president of the NMC in order to maintain public confidence in the NMC and the important work the organisation continues to do to safeguard the health and wellbeing of patients and the public.”

That’s not bad money is it, £122,000 for eight months.

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