Become an NHS board chair in Scotland
NHS Scotland is looking for innovative and highly experienced individuals to take up NHS board chair roles across Scotland. We have several opportunities coming up in 2025/26.
We want you to apply
Are you people-focused, strong on governance, and visionary about how health and care can transform to meet the demands of the future? We want you to apply to become an NHS board chair in Scotland.
Ahead of NHS board chair roles launching later in the year, we have advice and materials to help you make your decision and submit an application.
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Help shape the future of health and care in Scotland
As an NHS board chair, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding your board through a period of transformation and renewal. The role demands strong leadership, strategic insight, and a clear commitment to improving outcomes for people and communities across Scotland.
Current priorities reflect the scale and urgency of the challenges NHS boards face and the ambition of their response. Chairs are expected to champion and oversee delivery based on the following strategic policy documents:
- Operational Improvement Plans—by driving efficiency, quality, and performance to ensure sustainable services that meet current and future demand.
- Service Renewal Framework—by embedding learning from the pandemic to reform care pathways and strengthen resilience across health and social care.
- Population Health Framework—by tackling the root causes of poor health and reducing inequalities through a whole system, preventative approach.
- Public Sector Reform—by contributing to cross-sector change through effective governance, collaboration, and innovation.
A rewarding opportunity to drive meaningful change in NHSScotland
By collaborating with other board chairs and working closely with board members and wider partners, you'll:
- help shape strategy
- provide strong governance
- make sure that the board operates effectively
Taking on a chair role is a rewarding opportunity to drive meaningful change and influence future direction. You'll also contribute to achieving NHS Scotland's vision.
Ready to take on an NHS board chair role?
Several NHS board chair posts will be advertised in 2025/26. If you're ready to take on one of these roles, now is a great time to start planning. Vacancies will be across local and national NHS Boards of different sizes and leading on different issues.
We want to hear from you if you are:
- An experienced non-executive or Chair within a public body.
- Have experience in chairing governance committees.
- Are you ready to step up to become an NHS board chair?
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