Job summary
The Independent Non-Executive Director (Technology / Transformation) brings independent expertise in technology, data and organisational transformation to BrisDoc's Board, supporting effective governance, assurance and long-term organisational sustainability.
The role contributes to Board oversight, challenge and decision-making in relation to digital resilience, information governance and the governance of transformation and change. The role is undertaken in accordance with the Company's Articles, Board Terms of Reference and Director's Service Agreement.
The role of Independent Non-Executive Director (Technology / Transformation) follows BrisDoc's established governance framework and mirrors the commitments expected of all Non-Executive Directors. It is undertaken alongside professional commitments and is designed to be achievable within a predictable time requirement.
Contractual basis:This Non-Executive appointment is governed by the Director's Service Agreement. Remuneration, time commitment, authority, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, compliance with policies and termination arrangements are as set out in that Agreement, the Companies Act 2006 and the Company's Articles.
Main duties of the job
The role is structured to ensure meaningful involvement in BrisDoc's governance and development, providing a combination of formal Board duties and informed organisational engagement. The Non-Executive Director (Technology / Transformation) is expected to maintain a visible and informed role across BrisDoc, supporting strong oversight and constructive challenge in relation to both technology and transformation.
This is a Non-Executive oversight role and does not include day-to-day operational management, executive leadership or delivery responsibility.
Supporting activities include:
Attendance at a half-day quarterly Board meeting
Engagement with, and potential chairing of, at least one quarterly subcommittee focused on digital, transformation, performance, audit or risk, in accordance with relevant committee Terms of Reference
Participation in a planned programme of site visits across BrisDoc services
Involvement in interview panels and assurance-related activities where appropriate
Provision of support and informal mentorship to Executive Directors and senior leaders
General availability, reflecting BrisDoc's governance rhythm
About us
BrisDoc is a clinician-led, employee-owned social enterprise delivering award winning NHS urgent and primary care across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG). We're recruiting an Executive Medical Director to join our Board and lead what matters most: patient safety, quality of care, clinical governance and professional clinical standards.
This is a pivotal Executive Director role with clear Board-level influence. You'll align clinical strategy with BrisDoc's organisational goals, helping to shape priorities around renewal of core contracts, service growth into new geographical areas, and the safe adoption of new technologies and digitisation. You'll also identify and act on opportunities arising from the NHS 10-year plan, including neighbourhood and community developments.
BrisDoc is an exciting place to lead clinically because our services are diverse and fast-moving. From integrated urgent care to in-hours general practice and specialist services such as Homeless Health, you'll have a genuine line of sight between governance decisions and what happens for patients and clinicians every day.
You'll work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive colleagues and Non-Executive Directors, and you'll represent BrisDoc as a credible senior clinical voice across system partnerships. You'll also keep a proportion of clinical sessions/shifts to stay close to care, maintain insight, and lead with credibility.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Governance & Strategy
This aspect of the role focuses on supporting the Boards strategic oversight and assurance in relation to technology, data and organisational transformation through independent challenge and informed judgement.
Key responsibilities include:
Contributing to the development and review of organisational strategy from a technology and transformation perspective
Providing independent challenge to support robust governance, prioritisation and accountable leadership
Providing assurance to the Board on compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations relating to digital services, information governance and transformation activity
Supporting collective Board responsibility for maintaining high standards of probity, accountability and transparency
Discharging statutory duties as a company director under the Companies Act 2006 and upholding BrisDocs Articles and Board policies
Declaring and managing actual or potential conflicts of interest in accordance with the Articles and Board policy
Technology & Information Assurance
The post holder brings specialist understanding of technology, data and information governance, providing independent assurance on the resilience, security and fitness for purpose of BrisDocs digital and information landscape.
Supporting responsibilities include:
Reviewing assurance on the performance, resilience and security of data, digital and technology services
Assessing the adequacy and clarity of information provided to the Board on digital performance, cyber risk and information governance
Providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of information governance, data protection and cyber security arrangements
Supporting Board oversight of significant technology investments, system changes and technology-enabled risk
Maintaining awareness of emerging technology, data and cyber risks relevant to regulated healthcare environments
Transformation & Change Assurance
This aspect of the role focuses on assurance that BrisDocs transformation and change activity is well-governed, prioritised and realistically deliverable.
Responsibilities include:
Reviewing assurance on the governance, prioritisation and delivery of major transformation and change programmes
Providing constructive challenge on the robustness of business cases, benefits realisation and delivery risk
Supporting assurance that change activity is evidence-led, measurable and aligned with organisational strategy and values
Encouraging approaches that strengthen organisational capability, sustainability and value for money
Board Contribution
Non-Executive Directors collectively support effective Board performance by providing independent perspective, constructive challenge and support to executives. The post holder contributes fully to maintaining a strong leadership and accountability culture.
Supporting responsibilities include:
Monitoring organisational performance against agreed strategic objectives
Providing reflective support and balanced challenge to Executive Directors
Participating in appraisal and remuneration processes for Executive Directors
Supporting effective Board dynamics, culture and development
Helping ensure the Board maintains a focus on quality, performance, risk and sustainability
Complying with applicable organisational policies and codes (including Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing and Data Protection) as they apply to directors
Maintaining confidentiality of information obtained in the course of duties, except where disclosure is lawful and appropriate
External Engagement
The role contributes to BrisDocs presence and relationships across the local and regional system, particularly in relation to digital collaboration and system-level transformation.
Supporting responsibilities include:
Representing BrisDoc at relevant external meetings where required
Supporting constructive relationships across current and future system partnerships
Promoting collaborative, innovative and value-focused working with partners
Maintaining awareness of system-level technology and transformation developments
Job description
Job responsibilities
Governance & Strategy
This aspect of the role focuses on supporting the Boards strategic oversight and assurance in relation to technology, data and organisational transformation through independent challenge and informed judgement.
Key responsibilities include:
Contributing to the development and review of organisational strategy from a technology and transformation perspective
Providing independent challenge to support robust governance, prioritisation and accountable leadership
Providing assurance to the Board on compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual obligations relating to digital services, information governance and transformation activity
Supporting collective Board responsibility for maintaining high standards of probity, accountability and transparency
Discharging statutory duties as a company director under the Companies Act 2006 and upholding BrisDocs Articles and Board policies
Declaring and managing actual or potential conflicts of interest in accordance with the Articles and Board policy
Technology & Information Assurance
The post holder brings specialist understanding of technology, data and information governance, providing independent assurance on the resilience, security and fitness for purpose of BrisDocs digital and information landscape.
Supporting responsibilities include:
Reviewing assurance on the performance, resilience and security of data, digital and technology services
Assessing the adequacy and clarity of information provided to the Board on digital performance, cyber risk and information governance
Providing independent assurance on the effectiveness of information governance, data protection and cyber security arrangements
Supporting Board oversight of significant technology investments, system changes and technology-enabled risk
Maintaining awareness of emerging technology, data and cyber risks relevant to regulated healthcare environments
Transformation & Change Assurance
This aspect of the role focuses on assurance that BrisDocs transformation and change activity is well-governed, prioritised and realistically deliverable.
Responsibilities include:
Reviewing assurance on the governance, prioritisation and delivery of major transformation and change programmes
Providing constructive challenge on the robustness of business cases, benefits realisation and delivery risk
Supporting assurance that change activity is evidence-led, measurable and aligned with organisational strategy and values
Encouraging approaches that strengthen organisational capability, sustainability and value for money
Board Contribution
Non-Executive Directors collectively support effective Board performance by providing independent perspective, constructive challenge and support to executives. The post holder contributes fully to maintaining a strong leadership and accountability culture.
Supporting responsibilities include:
Monitoring organisational performance against agreed strategic objectives
Providing reflective support and balanced challenge to Executive Directors
Participating in appraisal and remuneration processes for Executive Directors
Supporting effective Board dynamics, culture and development
Helping ensure the Board maintains a focus on quality, performance, risk and sustainability
Complying with applicable organisational policies and codes (including Code of Conduct, Whistleblowing and Data Protection) as they apply to directors
Maintaining confidentiality of information obtained in the course of duties, except where disclosure is lawful and appropriate
External Engagement
The role contributes to BrisDocs presence and relationships across the local and regional system, particularly in relation to digital collaboration and system-level transformation.
Supporting responsibilities include:
Representing BrisDoc at relevant external meetings where required
Supporting constructive relationships across current and future system partnerships
Promoting collaborative, innovative and value-focused working with partners
Maintaining awareness of system-level technology and transformation developments
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Senior-level experience in technology, digital, data and/or organisational transformation within a complex or regulated organisation
- Experience providing assurance on technology risk, transformation delivery or information governance at senior or Board level
- Ability to interpret complex technical and transformation information and translate it into clear, balanced assurance
- Experience contributing to strategic decision-making in relation to technology-enabled change
Desirable
- Experience within healthcare, public services or other regulated sectors
- Understanding of NHS or NHS-adjacent digital, data or transformation contexts
Leadership and Governance
Essential
- Experience of operating at Board level or equivalent senior leadership role
- Understanding of corporate governance and regulatory responsibilities
- Ability to contribute credibly and independently to strategic decisions in complex environments
Strategic Thinking and Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to think and act strategically and independently
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Sound judgement relating to technology risk, change delivery and organisational assurance
Interpersonal Effectiveness and Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence constructively and provide evidence-based challenge
- Ability to act as a critical friend to senior colleagues
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across organisational boundaries
Values, Integrity and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with BrisDoc's values
- High standards of personal integrity, professionalism and discretion
- Reflective, self-aware and open to constructive challenge
- Objective, impartial and collaborative in approach
- Confidence managing sensitive or complex issues
- Positive and improvement-oriented
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
Person Specification
Professional Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Senior-level experience in technology, digital, data and/or organisational transformation within a complex or regulated organisation
- Experience providing assurance on technology risk, transformation delivery or information governance at senior or Board level
- Ability to interpret complex technical and transformation information and translate it into clear, balanced assurance
- Experience contributing to strategic decision-making in relation to technology-enabled change
Desirable
- Experience within healthcare, public services or other regulated sectors
- Understanding of NHS or NHS-adjacent digital, data or transformation contexts
Leadership and Governance
Essential
- Experience of operating at Board level or equivalent senior leadership role
- Understanding of corporate governance and regulatory responsibilities
- Ability to contribute credibly and independently to strategic decisions in complex environments
Strategic Thinking and Analytical Skills
Essential
- Ability to think and act strategically and independently
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Sound judgement relating to technology risk, change delivery and organisational assurance
Interpersonal Effectiveness and Communication
Essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence constructively and provide evidence-based challenge
- Ability to act as a critical friend to senior colleagues
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across organisational boundaries
Values, Integrity and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Alignment with BrisDoc's values
- High standards of personal integrity, professionalism and discretion
- Reflective, self-aware and open to constructive challenge
- Objective, impartial and collaborative in approach
- Confidence managing sensitive or complex issues
- Positive and improvement-oriented
- Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
