Chair of the Board

Fixed Appointment 3 years renewable

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a new Chair of the Board at First Community Health & Care following the completion of two full terms by the existing post holder. We are looking to appoint an exceptional individual who will lead the organisation to the next level of its journey towards integrated care.

As one of four Non-Executive Directors you will lead the Board of Directors in maintaining a robust governance structure and work closely with the Council of Governors in developing both policy and strategic direction.

You will have proven leadership skills with knowledge and experience in systems leadership, change management and collaborative working. You will know how to lead and support a highly professionalised workforce in a complex environment to deliver quality health outcomes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential in this role.

Using your business experience, you will work with senior leaders across the health system, local government, voluntary and business sectors and be instrumental in influencing the future. Together with our highly engaged and motivated workforce, you will build upon our employee-owned social enterprise business status to maintain a vibrant, dynamic company dedicated to delivering quality services to patients.

A car is not essential for this role, however the candidate will need to have the ability to travel freely between our sites and to off-site meetings.

Do you want to be part of an organisation that is committed to providing first rate care and services to its local community?

First Community is a CQC rated ‘Good’ staff-owned social enterprise, which delivers NHS community services to residents across east Surrey and in parts of West Sussex. We are proud to be rated the top community provider employer in the country (NHS Staff Survey 2023).

First Community is a great place to work, everyone here has a voice and is supported to develop their career to its full potential. We offer all our staff NHS terms and conditions, high quality training and development opportunities, flexible working to enable a good work life balance, an inclusive and friendly work environment, an NHS pension, flexible retirement options and employee benefits including a car salary sacrifice scheme.

First Community values diversity and inclusion and is committed to the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority groups. We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities.

Sustainability is integral to First Community achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.

To apply, please download the recruitment pack and send a copy of your CV and supporting statement by an email via the button below, if you have any questions please contact Gemma Gilchrist on 07920556670.