News that she had offered her resignation broke last week, but the trust has now confirmed she has moved on.

Chief executive Iain McInnes, who is also departing, said: "We are sorry that Sandy is leaving the trust and would like to thank her for her significant contribution over the last year.

"Sandy has made a huge contribution to the management of the trust and ensured that we delivered a balanced budget.

"We have made a lot of progress together during the last year which will help to ensure a long term future for local hospital services.

"We wish Sandy every success for the future."

Ms Hogg, who was also deputy chief executive, said: "I joined the trust a year ago to improve the longstanding financial problems and to help build a strong organisation.

"I have enjoyed working at the trust and would like to offer all staff my very best wishes for the future. I live locally and will therefore continue to take a keen interest in both Bridlington and Scarborough hospitals and their development."

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