NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN
NHS Ayrshire & Arran actively works in partnership with our local population, our patients, our staff and colleagues across three Health and Social Care Partnerships in East, North and South Ayrshire, three Councils, three Community Planning Partnerships and the third sector to meet the needs of local communities across Ayrshire and Arran. For a number of specialist services we rely on regional arrangements with neighbouring Health Boards. We have strong links with local educational providers such as the University of the West of Scotland and Ayrshire College.
You can find more general information about NHS Ayrshire & Arran here
THE BOARD
The board’s role is to deliver high quality, person-centred care and to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Ayrshire & Arran through robust, accountable and corporate governance systems. We set strategic aims, hold executives to account for the delivery of those aims, determine the level of risk the board is willing to accept, influence the organisation’s culture, and engage with stakeholders on the stewardship of public money and the priorities of the board. In doing so, NHS Ayrshire & Arran provides a vast range of health services to more than a quarter of a million people.
As a non-executive board member, you would be expected to make a full contribution to the work of the board, including participation in its governance committees. More information on the responsibilities of board members is available in the applicant information pack.
OUTREACH EVENTS
Two online information sessions will be held with the Board Vice Chair on Thursday 16th July, 6.30 to 7.30 pm and Monday 20th July 6.30 – 7.30pm.
If you are interested in attending either of these sessions please email aa-uhb.ceo@aapct.scot.nhs.uk to request a meeting link.
The Board Vice Chair of NHS Ayrshire & Arran has provided a video to support the recruitment drive, which can be accessed through this link: https://youtu.be/CucsiI_CYdc
ROLE CRITERIA
We have two board member positions to fill:
Role 1 requires expertise in transformational change and strategic engagement;
Role 2 is a generalist board member role.
Role 1 has a priority criterion which candidates should provide evidence of, in addition to a number of essential criteria. Role 2 does not have a priority criterion for candidates to evidence in addition to the essential criteria.
You should note that if you apply for Role 1, you will also automatically be considered for Role 2 should your evidence of the priority criterion be below the threshold for shortlist. If you are applying for Role 1 but do not wish to be considered for Role 2, please indicate this in your application.
You should review the criteria for appointment in the Applicant Information Pack, and craft your application accordingly.
To apply for these roles, follow these instructions:
Download and save the applicant information pack to refer to.
Read the ‘person specification’ and ‘how to apply’ section in the pack, and write a supporting statement and career history, noting the absolute word and page limits.
Save a copy of your supporting statement and tailored career history to your device as one PDF.
Navigate back to this job advert and click ‘apply’.
Complete the personal information and conflict of interest questions.
Attach your PDFs and submit your application by 17:00 on 3rd August 2026.
Your PDF should be uploaded using the ‘Drop Resume Here’ box that appears on the Supporting Documents and URLs section, or you can use the link function.
PLEASE NOTE you do not have the option to edit your application once you click ‘submit’. You must have all your information and attachments to hand before submitting your application.
Late applications, and those without a supporting statement or 2-page career history, cannot be considered by the panel.
REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT
These positions attract a remuneration rate of £16,244 per annum, plus reasonable expenses. The time commitment will vary week to week, but you must be able to make a firm commitment to spend on average 8 hours per week (52 days per year) on board business. Appointment will be for 4 years.
EQUALITY STATEMENT
Scottish Ministers value highly the benefits of diverse Public Body Boards. People from all walks of life are encouraged to apply for public appointments.
Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Find out more about public appointments here: Public appointments
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team by email at public.appointments@gov.scot
ABOUT US
Public appointments are made by Scottish ministers. The appointments process is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner you can find out more about the Commissioner here: Public appointments | Ethical Standards Commissioner
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 3rd August 2026.
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