Tracy Dowling, the chairwoman of ESNEFT, said: “We are delighted that Paul will be joining us as chief executive.
“His compassionate leadership style and emphasis on inclusive partnership working will help us achieve our shared ambition of delivering the very best healthcare to the communities we serve.”
Hattie Llewelyn-Davies, chairwoman of EPUT, said: “I want to thank Paul for his leadership of the trust over the last six years where he has overseen a programme of improvement and transformation, putting patients and carers at the heart of the trust.
“He has been an inspirational leader for us, driven by our shared values at all times. EPUT has benefitted greatly from his time with us.”
The Lampard Inquiry is examining deaths that happened between 2000 and 2023. Scott was appointed at EPUT in 2020.