Non-Executive Director Quality, Governance & HRNHS

Job summary

East Lancashire Alliance is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (Quality, Governance & HR) to join its Board. The role provides independent oversight, assurance, and constructive challenge, with a particular focus on quality assurance, corporate and clinical governance, workforce governance, and organisational culture.

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to improving services and outcomes for local populations by shaping quality, governance, and workforce strategy at Board level. You will join a values-led GP Federation committed to transparency, integrity, and continuous improvement, working alongside an engaged and supportive Board and experienced executive and clinical leaders. The position offers a flexible and manageable time commitment, supported by a comprehensive induction, ongoing development, and annual appraisal, making it well suited to individuals seeking a high-impact non-executive role alongside other professional commitments.

Main duties of the job

• Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and continuous improvement.
• Support assurance on corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies, standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
• Provide Board-level oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation services.
• Support assurance against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident reporting.
• Contribute to CQC inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Provide strategic oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational culture, and people-related risks.

Job description

• Act in accordance with the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge on quality, safety, patient experience, and continuous improvement.
• Support assurance on corporate and clinical governance arrangements, including policies, standing orders, schemes of delegation, and Board assurance frameworks.
• Provide Board-level oversight of quality and safety performance across all Federation services.
• Support assurance against CQC fundamental standards and statutory and regulatory requirements, including safeguarding, duty of candour, and incident reporting.
• Contribute to CQC inspection readiness, action plans, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Provide strategic oversight and challenge on workforce strategy, HR policies, organisational culture, and people-related risks.
• Support equality, diversity, and inclusion and promote a culture of openness, learning, and continuous improvement.
• Support the Chair in maintaining an effective and high-performing Board.
• Act as a constructive sounding board to the Chief Executive Officer while maintaining appropriate non-executive independence.
• Attend and actively contribute to Board meetings and strategy sessions, preparing thoroughly for meetings.

About us

East Lancashire Alliance (ELA) is a GP Federation delivering at-scale primary care and community-based services across East Lancashire. We work collaboratively with GP practices and system partners to improve population health, reduce health inequalities, and deliver high-quality, sustainable services. We are committed to strong governance, high standards of quality and safety, and fostering a positive, inclusive organisational culture that supports both patients and staff.