Non Executive Director

Job description

Job responsibilities

Pier Health Group is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our local population, with a strong focus on reducing health inequalities and ensuring equitable access to care. We are a collaborative network of primary care providers, working closely with community services, social care, and other partners to deliver integrated healthcare solutions that truly meet the needs of our patients.

We are looking to appoint a passionate, experienced, and strategic Non-Executive Director (NED) to join our PCN Board. The ideal candidate will share our commitment to addressing health disparities, have a deep connection to the local community, and bring valuable governance experience to support the delivery of our long-term goals.

Primary responsibilities

Providing independent, strategic advice to the PCN board, contributing to discussions and decisions with a strong focus on delivering high-quality patient care and reducing health inequalities.

Championing the voice of the local population, ensuring that our services reflect the needs of our diverse communities and help address the social determinants of health.

Supporting the development of a sustainable, high-performing healthcare system that maximises the use of resources while safeguarding clinical quality and safety.

Offering guidance on governance, risk management, and organisational strategy, ensuring the PCN remains compliant with all regulatory requirements.

Building relationships with key stakeholders, including local authorities, NHS partners, and community organisations, to support integrated care and collaboration across sectors.

Contributing to the strategic direction of Pier Health group, setting overall vision, defining goals, and setting targets and evaluating performance and safeguarding its financial sustainability.

Providing good governance oversight to ensure compliance with the law and good practice

Scrutinising board papers, contributing to discussions, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives

Supporting, constructively challenging, and motivating the Chief Executive and other senior staff members

Providing meaningful challenge and stewardship on the delivery of agreed outcomes, and fostering a learning environment, particularly when endeavours are not successful.

Enabling a just culture, encouraging transparency, accountability and openness

Working in a collegiate way with fellow Board members to support the Chair and to provide timely, robust decision-making and leadership.

Model good leadership behaviours; honest self-reflection both collectively and individually, positive disruption, integrity and compassion.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Commitment to reducing health inequalities - Passion for addressing healthcare access disparities and outcomes, understanding their impact on community wellbeing.
• Local connection - Strong passion for and understanding of the health needs of the local population, with a commitment to improving health outcomes

Desirable

• Board-level experience - Prior experience as a non-executive or executive director on a board, contributing to governance, oversight, and strategic direction.
• Experience with community engagement - Proven experience with community groups or initiatives supporting public health.

Skills

Essential

• Strategic thinker - Proven ability to contribute to strategic discussions, providing insights and solutions that promote sustainable growth and healthcare service delivery.
• Collaborative and influential - Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with various stakeholders, from executive teams to community groups.
• Understanding of governance - Familiarity with governance frameworks and capable of providing effective oversight on organisational risk, compliance, and performance.

Knowledge

Essential

• Financial and commercial acumen - Ability to scrutinise financial information and contribute to discussions on resource allocation and efficiency.

Desirable

• Health sector knowledge - While not essential, an understanding of the NHS or primary care systems, or experience in a regulated industry, is beneficial.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Pier Health Group Ltd

Address

Parklands Medical Centre

Anson Way

Locking

Weston-super-mare

Avon

BS24 7PR

Employer's website

https://www.grahamroadsurgery.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)