Non-Executive Director Quality Lead

OCM Ireland; Lowestoft; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in community healthcare is seeking a Non-Executive Director to lead their Quality Committee. This pivotal role requires a strong background in healthcare, particularly in clinical quality and governance, to ensure the highest standards of patient care. The successful candidate will work alongside a dynamic Board, contributing to the strategic direction and continuous improvement of services. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on local communities while fostering a culture of compassion and inclusion within the organization. If you are passionate about enhancing community health and have the leadership skills to drive quality, this role is for you.

Benefits

Flexible working

Professional development opportunities

Engagement with leadership

Contribution to community health

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience at a Board level in health or care.
• Strong understanding of governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Chair the Quality Committee and lead on clinical quality.
• Provide strategic oversight and challenge to ensure quality care.

Skills

Board-level experience

Understanding of clinical quality

Experience in community care services

Independent challenge and oversight

Commitment to staff and patient voice

Job description

Background and Role Focus

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) is a successful and growing staff-owned social enterprise delivering community healthcare across Norfolk and Suffolk. With a CQC rating of Good and ambitious plans for the future, we are committed to delivering outstanding care and strengthening our role as a provider, partner, and employer of choice.

We are now seeking a Non-Executive Director (NED) to join our Board and take on the portfolio lead for Quality. This is a key leadership role, supporting the strategic development of ECCH, providing robust challenge and assurance, and shaping our approach to clinical quality, safety, and patient experience across the organisation.

The appointed NED will Chair our Quality Committee and act as the Board Lead for Quality. We are particularly seeking someone with a healthcare background, ideally with experience in clinical quality, preferably within community care services. Your insight will be crucial in ensuring safe, effective, and continuously improving care.

What Skills Do We Need?

• Board-level experience, ideally within a health or care setting
• Strong understanding of clinical quality, governance, and risk
• Experience or interest in community or primary care services
• Ability to provide independent challenge and strategic oversight
• Commitment to promoting staff, patient, and community voice

What Can You Bring?

As a staff-owned organisation, we value the voice and involvement of our employees in shaping our direction. You should be able to demonstrate how you live our values of Compassion, Action, Respect, and Everyone (CARE) and support a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

We actively welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to ensure our Board reflects the communities we serve.

What Can We Offer You?

In addition to the remuneration package, this is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to the health and wellbeing of local communities. You'll work with a forward-thinking Board and leadership team and have opportunities for ongoing personal and professional development.

While flexible and remote working are supported, we also value Board visibility across our services. Our teams welcome visits and engagement from leadership to share insights and celebrate successes.

If you're passionate about community healthcare and have the skills to shape and oversee quality at Board level, we'd love to hear from you.

Please visit https://neds.ecch.org/ to learn more about us and to submit your interest.

If you would like to learn more about the role, please contact the Chair, Andy Wood, to arrange a discussion in more detail.

Thank you for your interest in East Coast Community Healthcare CIC.