Independent Non-Executive Director

Job summary

Why Join Nimbuscare?

This is a rare opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at a pivotal stage of development. As Nimbuscare continues to grow as a system-facing provider, these appointments will support the Board in shaping strategic direction, financial sustainability and effective governance. You will work alongside experienced clinical and executive leaders to support the delivery of high-quality, community-based care that is financially sustainable, socially responsible and rooted in local need.

We welcome applications from individuals who bring diversity of thought, background and experience. Prior Non-Executive Director experience is desirable but not essential, provided candidates can demonstrate the skills, credibility and mindset required to operate effectively at Board level.

As a GP-led healthcare provider working closely with trusted system partners, strong governance and independent scrutiny are essential. These appointments will play a key role in supporting regulatory compliance, system credibility and effective Board assurance.

Please note that should this role attract a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this advert early.

We therefore encourage you to apply early.

Main duties of the job

The Role

We are seeking to appoint two Independent Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) to strengthen the Boards independent advice, scrutiny and assurance. The roles provide objective challenge and oversight across strategy, performance and risk, supporting robust decision-making that is aligned to our values and purpose.

We are particularly interested in appointing:

• One Independent Non-Executive Director with senior NHS and/or commissioning experience, ideally with a strong understanding of primary care and/or a clinical background
• One Independent Non-Executive Director with significant digital, data and transformation expertise, ideally gained within or alongside the NHS or wider healthcare sector. The successful candidate will bring strategic insight and oversight to support digital innovation and the continued shift from analogue to digitally enabled models of care, ensuring technology and data are leveraged to improve patient outcomes, operational effectiveness and long-term organisational sustainability.

About us

Nimbuscare is a GP-led provider organisation delivering urgent care, community services and neighbourhood-based models of care across York and North Yorkshire. We exist to improve patient outcomes, reduce health inequalities and support the sustainability of primary and community care through collaboration, innovation and strong system partnerships.

We are evolving towards a Multi-Neighbourhood Provider (MNP) model aligned to the future direction of the NHS, with a strong focus on care closer to home, prevention, integration and digital transformation. We work in close partnership with general practice, NHS trusts, local authorities, voluntary and community sector organisations, and system commissioners.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for this job are guaranteed an interview.