Non-Executive Director Quality, Governance & HR
EastLancashire Alliance is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (Quality,Governance & HR) to join its Board. The role provides independentoversight, assurance, and constructive challenge, with a particular focus onquality assurance, corporate and clinical governance, workforce governance, andorganisational culture.
This roleoffers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to improving servicesand outcomes for local populations by shaping quality, governance, andworkforce strategy at Board level. You will join a values-led GP Federationcommitted to transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement, workingalongside an engaged and supportive Board and experienced executive andclinical leaders. The position offers a flexible and manageable timecommitment, supported by a comprehensive induction, ongoing development, andannual appraisal, making it well suited to individuals seeking a high-impactnon-executive role alongside other professional commitments.
Main duties of the job
* Act in accordance withthe Nolan Principles of Public Life.
* Provide independentoversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, andcontinuous improvement.
* Support assurance oncorporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies,standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
* Provide Board-leveloversight of quality and safety performance across all Federationservices.
* Support assuranceagainst CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatoryrequirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incidentreporting.
* Contribute to CQCinspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
* Provide strategicoversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisationalculture, and people-related risks.
About us
EastLancashire Alliance (ELA) is a GP Federation delivering at-scale primary careand community-based services across East Lancashire. We work collaborativelywith GP practices and system partners to improve population health, reducehealth inequalities, and deliver high-quality, sustainable services. We arecommitted to strong governance, high standards of quality and safety, andfostering a positive, inclusive organisational culture that supports bothpatients and staff.
Job responsibilities
* Act in accordance withthe Nolan Principles of Public Life.
* Provide independentoversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, andcontinuous improvement.
* Support assurance oncorporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies,standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
* Provide Board-leveloversight of quality and safety performance across all Federationservices.
* Support assuranceagainst CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatoryrequirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incidentreporting.
* Contribute to CQCinspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
* Provide strategicoversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisationalculture, and people-related risks.
* Support equality,diversity, and inclusion and promote a culture of openness, learning, andcontinuous improvement.
* Support the Chair inmaintaining an effective and high-performing Board.
* Act as a constructivesounding board to the Chief Executive Officer while maintainingappropriate non-executive independence.
* Attend and activelycontribute to Board meetings and strategy sessions, preparing thoroughlyfor meetings.
Person Specification
Experience
* 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.
* 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
* 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.
£10,000 to £12,000 a year- See full job description for further clarification on pay.
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