NHS Lothian - Chair Vacancy
NHS Lothian now serves over 900,000 residents, a number which swells considerably during the Festival and at Hogmanay.
NHS Lothian provides a comprehensive range of primary community–based and acute hospital services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian.
They also provide some services for patients in the Borders and Fife and are a national centre of expertise for various clinical specialities provided to people across Scotland.
NHS Lothian has an annual budget of £1.6 billion and employs approximately 26,000 staff.
Our Vision
We provide local, regional, and national services and believe that we provide these to a high quality. We pride ourselves on the professionalism of our staff and the effort they put into taking care of people.
Our vision, which is presented in our 10-year strategy, 2014 – 2024, is that everyone is able to live longer healthier lives at home, or in a homely setting, and that we will have a fully integrated health and social care system.
Chair Profile
More information about the knowledge, skills and experience required for the Chair role can be found in the person specification.
Remuneration and Expectations
- Annual Remuneration (non-pensionable) – £44, 092
- NHS Lothian Code of Conduct
- 3 days per week time commitment (flexible across the week)
- Board meetings normally take place at Board Headquarters (currently virtual)
- Monthly meetings to participate in national work (currently virtual)
- Eligible for Expenses (receipt based, travel and subsistence, dependents carers, childcare)
- Usually a 4-year appointment term
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