BARDOC

Non-Executive Director

The closing date is 15 April 2026

Job summary

BARDOC is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to its Board.

The successful candidate will provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, and constructive challenge to support the organisation in delivering safe, effective, and sustainable urgent care services.

As part of the organisations commitment to achieving gender balance and strengthening board diversity, we particularly welcome applications from women who are currently underrepresented on our board.

Main duties of the job

-Contribute to the strategic direction and overall governance of BARDOC.

-Provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge to the executive team

-Support the delivery of high-quality urgent and unscheduled care services

-Ensure robust governance frameworks and regulatory compliance are maintained

-Promote the delivery of integrated care across healthcare systems

-Participate actively in Board meetings and relevant sub-committees and chair sub-committees as required

About us

BARDOC is a leading provider of 24/7 urgent care services, delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across primary and community settings. The organisation plays a vital role in the delivery of integrated urgent and unscheduled care, working in partnership with healthcare systems to ensure accessible and responsive services for local populations.

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0230-26-0001

Job locations

Moorgate Primary Care Centre

22 Derby Way

Bury, Manchester

BL9 0NJ


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Contribute to the strategic direction and overall governance of BARDOC
  • Provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge to the executive team
  • Support the delivery of high-quality urgent and unscheduled care services
  • Ensure robust governance frameworks and regulatory compliance are maintained
  • Promote the delivery of integrated care across healthcare systems
  • Participate actively in Board meetings and relevant sub-committees
  • Chair sub-committees as required

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • Contribute to the strategic direction and overall governance of BARDOC
  • Provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge to the executive team
  • Support the delivery of high-quality urgent and unscheduled care services
  • Ensure robust governance frameworks and regulatory compliance are maintained
  • Promote the delivery of integrated care across healthcare systems
  • Participate actively in Board meetings and relevant sub-committees
  • Chair sub-committees as required

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within the healthcare sector
  • A strong understanding of urgent care and unscheduled care services
  • Board level experience, preferably within a healthcare or public sector organisation
  • Understanding and experience of neighbourhood models and integrated care delivery
  • Experience of working with the voluntary sector
  • Experience of governance within the healthcare sector
  • Commercial experience and awareness
  • Knowledge and understanding of primary and community care services
  • Previous experience of chairing committees or sub-committees
  • Understanding of how organisations such as BARDOC are funded and operate financially, including income streams, cost pressures, and financial sustainability within healthcare settings

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the charitable sector
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working within the healthcare sector
  • A strong understanding of urgent care and unscheduled care services
  • Board level experience, preferably within a healthcare or public sector organisation
  • Understanding and experience of neighbourhood models and integrated care delivery
  • Experience of working with the voluntary sector
  • Experience of governance within the healthcare sector
  • Commercial experience and awareness
  • Knowledge and understanding of primary and community care services
  • Previous experience of chairing committees or sub-committees
  • Understanding of how organisations such as BARDOC are funded and operate financially, including income streams, cost pressures, and financial sustainability within healthcare settings

Desirable

  • Experience of working within the charitable sector

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

BARDOC

Address

Moorgate Primary Care Centre

22 Derby Way

Bury, Manchester

BL9 0NJ


Employer's website

http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

BARDOC

Address

Moorgate Primary Care Centre

22 Derby Way

Bury, Manchester

BL9 0NJ


Employer's website

http://bardoc.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Head of People Services

Sara Frost

sara.frost3@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

01 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

B0230-26-0001

Job locations

Moorgate Primary Care Centre

22 Derby Way

Bury, Manchester

BL9 0NJ


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