OVERVIEW
NHS Lothian is responding through service transformation, a stronger focus on prevention and community-based care, and closer collaboration with partners across the region. We are also helping to shape Scotland's new sub-national planning arrangements, designed to support more effective planning and delivery of services across wider populations. Against this backdrop, our non-executive Board members provide vital leadership, scrutiny and strategic oversight, helping to ensure we deliver high-quality, sustainable services for the people we serve.
We are seeking to appoint two new non-executive members to the NHS Lothian Board. We are looking for individuals with broad experience, sound judgement and the ability to make an immediate contribution to Board discussions and decision-making. For one appointment, we are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in finance or audit and risk management. Further information is provided in the Person Specification below.
NHS Lothian is committed to ensuring our Board reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and particularly encourage applications from groups under-represented on Scotland's public bodies, including disabled people, young people and people from black and minority ethnic communities. We also encourage applications from women as we continue to work towards a more balanced gender representation within our non-executive membership.
THE ROLE OF A MEMBER
Board Members play a vital role in providing strategic leadership and direction to the Commission. Working collaboratively with the Chair and fellow members, you will contribute to strategy development, oversee the performance of the organisation and ensure it delivers on its purpose and statutory duties. You will help ensure that robust governance arrangements are in place, resources are used effectively, and that the Commission operates with integrity, accountability and transparency.
As a non-executive member, you will provide constructive support and challenge to the executive team, offering scrutiny and assurance on decisions and performance. This includes contributing to Board and committee work, upholding the highest ethical standards, and championing the rights and interests of some of the most vulnerable people in Scotland.
Further information
Find out more about NHS Lothian and what they do by visiting its website NHS Lothian – NHS Lothian
If you would like to discuss this opportunity please get in touch with Georgia Sherratt on 0131 465 5804 or [email protected]
HOW TO APPLY
Full details on how to apply, and the evidence that should be submitted at the application stage, are set out at page 14 of the Applicant Information Pack .
Completed applications must be submitted by 12 Noon on 31st August 2026.
ABOUT PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS
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
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.
If you have a disability and require an adjustment at any stage of the public appointments process, please get in touch with the Scottish Government, Public Appointments Team by email at [email protected] .
FURTHER INFORMATION
