NHS Boards will pay the Non-Executive and Chair Members remuneration at the level applicable to the position of the member.
As Member you must be able to make a firm commitment to spend 52 days per year, or an average of eight hours per week on Board business.
Remuneration will be paid through payroll and is taxable. PAYE deductions in respect of income tax and National Insurance will be made, but you are otherwise responsible for your tax liabilities.
Travel and Subsistence Rates
The Board is also liable to pay you allowances at rates set centrally for any travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on Board business. Please note that you are responsible for the payment of tax and any other liabilities in relation to expenses.
The remuneration levels differ in each NHS Board and a letter of these changes are released each year.
Centralised travel and subsistence rates.
