Job summary
For a confidential call prior to application, please contact Mark Bate at Nurole via mark.bate@nurole.com
Please apply by providing a supporting statement and a CV using the following link - https://app.nurole.com/roles/692cd376194a6fa91a0bc7b9 (Nurole | The board director and senior executive job site).
Purpose
The Chair will provide visible, independent non-executive leadership across the region to underpin development and delivery of a regional strategy to improve health and healthcare. They will also lead independent assurance of Chairs including consistent, fair and impactful appraisalsfor system Chairs so that executive line management and statutory decision-making operate with clarity, pace and confidence.
Political Value and Key Relationships
Provide visible, independent assurance to Ministers and Parliament on governance capability and leadership across the region, reinforcing public confidence in the NHS's stewardship of quality, safety and public money
Work closely with the NHSE Chair (whilst in place) and the NHSE Chief Executive (while in place) to align non-executive insight with national priorities, and support the Regional Chief Executive in oversight, improvement and where necessary regulatory action drawing on the assurance derived from Chair appraisals
Represent the Region credibly with civic partners, regulators, the wider public sector and business community; communicate progress with clarity to sustain confidence
Main duties of the job
Ways of Working
Strategic partner to the Regional Chief Executive: trusted adviser and critical friend in oversight; align governance actions with improvement and, where necessary, regulatory steps
Regional Chairs' forum: convening chairs across the geography, whilst providing a forum to drive leadership and improved outcomes for the region
Induction & development rhythm: shared competency framework; sponsor induction for new Chairs and targeted development for the community
Insight & escalation: surface material risks early and fairly; ensure that information quality enables timely decisions
NHS Values, The Seven Nolan Principles of Public Life
The Seven Nolan Principles of Public Life: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, Leadership--demonstrated through visible conduct and decision-making
NHS Constitution, Our People Promise and Our Leadership Way--compassionate, inclusive, improvement-minded leadership that builds psychological safety and encourages speaking up
Ethics, probity and transparency--Fit and Proper Persons compliance; clear handling of interests; proportionate, transparent approaches to remuneration and governance
Equality, diversity and inclusion--tangible actions to reduce inequalities in access, experience and outcomes; sponsorship of diverse pipelines for Chairs and NEDs
Civility and respect--constructive challenge, collaborative problem-solving and behaviours that sustain public trust
About us
Our work supports the NHS to deliver high quality services for patients and best value for taxpayers.
Our staff bring expertise across hundreds of specialisms -- including clinical, operational, commissioning, technology, data science, cyber security, software engineering, education, and commercial -- enabling us to design and deliver high-quality NHS services.
We lead the NHS in England by:
- Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities
- Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential
- Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care
- Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation
- Delivering value for money
Earlier this year, the Government announced that NHS England will gradually merge with the Department of Health and Social Care, leading to full integration. The aim is to create a smaller, more strategic centre that reduces duplication and eliminates waste.
If successful at interview, we will initiate an Inter Authority Transfer (IAT) via the Electronic Staff Record (ESR). This retrieves key data from your current or previous NHS employer to support onboarding, including competency status, Continuous Service Dates (CSD), and annual leave entitlement. You may opt out at any stage of the recruitment process.
Details
Date posted
22 December 2025
Pay scheme
Hospital medical and dental staff
Grade
Doctor - other
Salary
£50,000 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
3 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
990-REG-106347-E
Job locations
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
Employer details
Employer name
NHS England
Address
Wellington House
London
SE1 8UG
Employer's website
https://www.england.nhs.uk/about/working-for/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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