Non-Executive Director

Primary Healthcare Darlington; Darlington; On-site; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Darlington is seeking dedicated Non-Executive Directors to oversee and enhance healthcare services. This is a vital leadership role requiring strategic thinking and board experience. Responsibilities include providing independent oversight, supporting governance, and ensuring effective service delivery. Candidates with experience in finance, general practice, or nursing are encouraged to apply. The position offers a remuneration of £650 per month.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Board and senior leadership experience is essential.
• Experience in finance, clinical governance, or nursing workforce is preferred.
• Commitment to public life standards and collaborative values.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure services are delivered effectively and safely.
• Contribute to financial sustainability and strategy.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Board experience

Commitment to probity

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Primary Healthcare Darlington (PHD) is at the heart of delivering high-quality primary care services to the Darlington community. As we embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we are seeking dynamic and committed Non-Executive Directors to join our Board.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to bring your expertise, insight, and passion for healthcare to a pivotal role in shaping the future of primary care in Darlington. As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a crucial part in providing independent oversight, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring that our services are safe, effective, and sustainable.

If you are motivated by making a positive impact on local health outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to consider joining PHDs Board as we work together to strengthen and transform primary care for our community.

For an informal discussion please contact Neil Bradbury at [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex information.

Board and Senior leadership experience.

Commitment to high standards of probity and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Collaborative and independent-minded, with a passion for improving healthcare.

About us

Established in 2014, Primary Healthcare Darlington (PHD) is the local GP Federation serving 11 GP practices and an ever-growing population of registered patients across Darlington, County Durham. We work closely with the Darlington Primary Care Network, which commissions many of the services and projects we deliver for the town. Our strong partnerships extend to Darlington Borough Council, local NHS Foundation Trusts, and we have the full support and backing of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Operating from dedicated premises near Darlington Memorial Hospital, PHD provides a wide range of NHS, Public Health, and private medical services to meet the diverse needs of our community.

As an award-winning organisation, we are deeply committed to the wellbeing of our staff. We prioritise a supportive work environment offering access to free counselling services, protected time for professional development and high-quality training opportunities. At PHD, we believe that investing in our people is key to delivering outstanding care for our patients

Job responsibilities

We are entering an exciting new phase of development and are strengthening ourBoard with the appointment of four new Non-Executive Directors (NEDs).The Role of a NED

NEDs provide independent oversight and constructive challenge, supporting the Board in making sound decisions and ensuring high standards of governance.

Offer independent scrutiny, advice and challenge to the Executive.

Bring external perspective that enhances debate and decision-making.

Ensure services are delivered safely, effectively and in line with our values.

Contribute to financial sustainability and long-term strategy.

Act as an ambassador for PHD with member practices and partners.

Commitment: Approx. 1 day per month (meetings usually in Darlington).

Term: 3 years.

Remuneration: £650 per month (£7,800 per year) plus expenses.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds with knowledge of Darlington. In particular, we are seeking individuals with experience in:

Finance & Audit ensuring financial sustainability and oversight.

General Practice and Clinical Governance insight into patient care and safety.

Nursing Workforce supporting quality improvement and staff wellbeing.

Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex information.

Board/senior leadership experience.

Commitment to high standards of probity and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Collaborative and independent-minded, with a passion for improving healthcare.

Person Specification

• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex information.
• Board/senior leadership experience.
• Commitment to high standards of probity and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
• Collaborative and independent-minded, with a passion for improving healthcare.

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.