Non-Executive Director in Bury

BARDOC is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to its Board. The successful candidate will provide independent oversight, strategic guidance, and constructive challenge to support the organisation in delivering safe, effective, and sustainable urgent care services. As part of the organisation's commitment to achieving gender balance and strengthening board diversity, we particularly welcome applications from women who are currently underrepresented on our board.

Main duties of the job:

• Contribute to the strategic direction and overall governance of BARDOC.
• Provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge to the executive team.
• Support the delivery of high-quality urgent and unscheduled care services.
• Ensure robust governance frameworks and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Promote the delivery of integrated care across healthcare systems.
• Participate actively in Board meetings and relevant sub-committees.
• Chair sub-committees as required.

About us:

BARDOC is a leading provider of 24/7 urgent care services, delivering high-quality, patient-focused care across primary and community settings. The organisation plays a vital role in the delivery of integrated urgent and unscheduled care, working in partnership with healthcare systems to ensure accessible and responsive services for local populations.

Job responsibilities:

• Contribute to the strategic direction and overall governance of BARDOC.
• Provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge to the executive team.
• Support the delivery of high-quality urgent and unscheduled care services.
• Ensure robust governance frameworks and regulatory compliance are maintained.
• Promote the delivery of integrated care across healthcare systems.
• Participate actively in Board meetings and relevant sub-committees.
• Chair sub-committees as required.

Person Specification:

Experience:

• Experience of working within the healthcare sector.
• A strong understanding of urgent care and unscheduled care services.
• Board level experience, preferably within a healthcare or public sector organisation.
• Understanding and experience of neighbourhood models and integrated care delivery.
• Experience of working with the voluntary sector.
• Experience of governance within the healthcare sector.
• Commercial experience and awareness.
• Knowledge and understanding of primary and community care services.
• Previous experience of chairing committees or sub-committees.
• Understanding of how organisations such as BARDOC are funded and operate financially, including income streams, cost pressures, and financial sustainability within healthcare settings.
• Experience of working within the charitable sector.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.