- Black History Month on BBC 1Xtra: Seani B
- The life of Nelson Mandela
- African London
- Claudia Jones
- Joe Clough The first Black Bus Driver
- Devotional Series
- The Black Victorians
- The first Black Britons: By Sukhdev Sandhu
- Filling in the blank pages
- Manchester Explores Myths About Race
- Generating Genius: Tony Selley
- For whom the bells toll
- Pioneers and Firsts in Science
- Our Living Black Heroes: Diane Abbott
- Oxford Scholars Remembered
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Profile: Appointments CommissionCould you use your skills to make a difference to the NHS? We did…. "I passionately believe that all communities should contribute to the development of their own health services. As a non-executive director, I'm in a position to bring about changes which will benefit my local community and that's very rewarding."
“Serving on an NHS board has brought benefits I never envisaged. I am more confident, more empathetic and understand the importance of making tough decisions, which has helped me in my own career. I would not exchange this experience for anything else.”
“I get a real buzz from being part of the team driving forward improvements to local health care. Being a non-executive director gives me the chance to help shape the Trust’s strategic direction, influence efforts to reduce health inequalities and provide constructive challenge when necessary. And it is a privilege to make a contribution to my local community.”
Across the country hundreds of men and women use their professional skills as part-time, non-executive directors, helping to lead their local NHS. There are more than 300 NHS bodies in England responsible for our healthcare: strategic health authorities, primary care trusts, ambulance service trusts, mental health services trusts and acute hospital trusts. Each of these has an influence on the health services you receive in your area and all of them need skilled and experienced local people to serve as non-executives on their governing boards. As a non-executive director, you will be involved in making decisions that directly affect local healthcare services. You will be responsible for ensuring that the interests of patients come first and that services and finances are properly managed. It is a rewarding and challenging role, one which allows you to use your professional expertise and experience to give something back to your local community. People from all walks of life and all professions become non-executives. They may have financial and commercial skills gained at a senior level in business, or have legal, human resources, marketing or customer relations expertise. Many run their own businesses. Some already work in a voluntary capacity in their local community. You will be asked to devote a minimum of 2.5 days a month to your role as a non-executive. This will include preparing for and attending board meetings and Committees. Your appointment will be for a fixed term of between two and four years, depending on the needs of the organisation. Remuneration ranges from £6,005 to £12,941 a year, depending on the particular role. A comprehensive induction programme supports you during your first year and further training will be provided as required. Interested? The Appointments Commission lists all current vacancies on its website. If there is no vacancy in your area, why not join our mailing list so that we can send you details of any appropriate future vacancies? Email: [email protected] |
