Job summary
East
Lancashire Alliance is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (Quality,
Governance & HR) to join its Board. The role provides independent
oversight, assurance, and constructive challenge, with a particular focus on
quality assurance, corporate and clinical governance, workforce governance, and
organisational culture.
This role
offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to improving services
and outcomes for local populations by shaping quality, governance, and
workforce strategy at Board level. You will join a values-led GP Federation
committed to transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement, working
alongside an engaged and supportive Board and experienced executive and
clinical leaders. The position offers a flexible and manageable time
commitment, supported by a comprehensive induction, ongoing development, and
annual appraisal, making it well suited to individuals seeking a high-impact
non-executive role alongside other professional commitments.
Main duties of the job
- Act in accordance with
the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
- Provide independent
oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and
continuous improvement.
- Support assurance on
corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies,
standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
- Provide Board-level
oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation
services.
- Support assurance
against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory
requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident
reporting.
- Contribute to CQC
inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Provide strategic
oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational
culture, and people-related risks.
About us
East
Lancashire Alliance (ELA) is a GP Federation delivering at-scale primary care
and community-based services across East Lancashire. We work collaboratively
with GP practices and system partners to improve population health, reduce
health inequalities, and deliver high-quality, sustainable services. We are
committed to strong governance, high standards of quality and safety, and
fostering a positive, inclusive organisational culture that supports both
patients and staff.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in accordance with
the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
- Provide independent
oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and
continuous improvement.
- Support assurance on
corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies,
standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
- Provide Board-level
oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation
services.
- Support assurance
against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory
requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident
reporting.
- Contribute to CQC
inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Provide strategic
oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational
culture, and people-related risks.
- Support equality,
diversity, and inclusion and promote a culture of openness, learning, and
continuous improvement.
- Support the Chair in
maintaining an effective and high-performing Board.
- Act as a constructive
sounding board to the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining
appropriate non-executive independence.
- Attend and actively
contribute to Board meetings and strategy sessions, preparing thoroughly
for meetings.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Act in accordance with
the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
- Provide independent
oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and
continuous improvement.
- Support assurance on
corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies,
standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
- Provide Board-level
oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation
services.
- Support assurance
against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory
requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident
reporting.
- Contribute to CQC
inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
- Provide strategic
oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational
culture, and people-related risks.
- Support equality,
diversity, and inclusion and promote a culture of openness, learning, and
continuous improvement.
- Support the Chair in
maintaining an effective and high-performing Board.
- Act as a constructive
sounding board to the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining
appropriate non-executive independence.
- Attend and actively
contribute to Board meetings and strategy sessions, preparing thoroughly
for meetings.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior-level experience in quality, governance, HR, organisational development, or a related healthcare or public sector discipline.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance, clinical governance, and risk management.
- Demonstrable experience of workforce governance and HR practice, including employment law and organisational culture.
- Experience of operating at Board or senior leadership level with the ability to provide independent challenge.
- Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex quality, workforce, and performance information.
- Clear commitment to ethical leadership and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
Desirable
- Previous Non-Executive Director, Trustee, or Board-level experience.
- Experience within the NHS, primary care, or the wider public sector.
- Knowledge of GP federations, at-scale primary care, or commissioned service delivery.
- Experience of working with regulators such as the CQC, NHS England, or Integrated Care Boards.
Additional
Essential
- The appointment is for a three-year term, renewable subject to satisfactory appraisal. The successful candidate will be required to comply with the Federations policies on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and Fit and Proper Persons requirements. A comprehensive induction and ongoing development will be provided.
- East Lancashire Alliance is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at Board level.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Senior-level experience in quality, governance, HR, organisational development, or a related healthcare or public sector discipline.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance, clinical governance, and risk management.
- Demonstrable experience of workforce governance and HR practice, including employment law and organisational culture.
- Experience of operating at Board or senior leadership level with the ability to provide independent challenge.
- Ability to interpret and scrutinise complex quality, workforce, and performance information.
- Clear commitment to ethical leadership and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
Desirable
- Previous Non-Executive Director, Trustee, or Board-level experience.
- Experience within the NHS, primary care, or the wider public sector.
- Knowledge of GP federations, at-scale primary care, or commissioned service delivery.
- Experience of working with regulators such as the CQC, NHS England, or Integrated Care Boards.
Additional
Essential
- The appointment is for a three-year term, renewable subject to satisfactory appraisal. The successful candidate will be required to comply with the Federations policies on confidentiality, conflicts of interest, and Fit and Proper Persons requirements. A comprehensive induction and ongoing development will be provided.
- East Lancashire Alliance is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are currently underrepresented at Board level.
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.
