Announcements (Archive)

Chair NHS Blood and Transplant

Body
NHS Blood & Transplant
Appointing Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Sector
Health and Social Care
Location
London
Number of Vacancies
1
Remuneration
£63,000 per annum
Time Requirements
2 to 3 days per week

Campaign Timeline

  1. Competition Launched

    27/09/2021

  2. Closed for Applications

    12/10/2021 at 12:00

  3. Panel Sift

    05/11/2021

  4. Final Interview Date

    14/12/2021

  5. Announcement

    29/03/2022 at 11:00

Announcement

An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.

NHS Blood and Transplant – chair Peter Wyman has been appointed as Chair of NHS Blood and Transplant for 3 years from 1 April 2022.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Peter Wyman has not declared any political activity.

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Assessment Panel

Panel Member
William Vineall
Added
23/09/2021
Panel Role
Panel Chair
Positions
Director NHS Quality, Safety, Investigations
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Political Activitynone
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Panel Member
Lynne Berry
Added
23/09/2021
Positions
Chair Human Tissue Authority Other Panel Member
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Political ActivityNone
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Panel Member
Wol Kolade
Added
23/09/2021
Positions
Non-Executive Director, NHS England/Improvement Other Panel Member
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Political ActivityNone
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Panel Member
Professor Chris Jones
Added
23/09/2021
Positions
Deputy Chief Medical Officer/Medical Director NHS Wales Independent Member
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Political Activitynone
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Vacancy Description

Ministers are seeking to appoint a new Chair to the board of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT).

The Chair will lead the Board which comprises 7 Non-executive Directors (NEDs) and 5 executive directors, including the Chief Executive, Finance Director and Medical Director.

With them, the Chair will share corporate responsibility for the decisions of the NHSBT Board and the performance of the organisation.  Along with the NEDs, the Chair will contribute to the development of strategy; agree the goals, objectives and business plans of the organisation; monitor and review performance and ensure sound governance, including robust and effective systems of financial control and risk management.

The role of the Chair is to:

  • Lead the Board in an open and positive way, which supports and encourages all board members to make a full contribution and work effectively as a team.
  • Develop an effective partnership with the Chief Executive to lead NHSBT in meeting the needs of the NHS, patients and donors, and to continuously improve the services it provides to them.
  • Set the tone for excellent and constructive working relationships between NHSBT, its donors, customers and key stakeholders responsible for the successful operation of the health and social care system.
  • Oversee the formulation of the Board’s strategy for the organisation, ensuring that it supports the wider strategic aims of the health departments to which NHSBT is accountable
  • Ensure the strategy is underpinned by clear performance systems and financial controls along with robust governance and risk management across the trust
  • Ensure the NEDs provide constructive challenge to the executive directors and each other as part of a unitary board
  • Ensure the Board operates high standards of regularity and probity
  • Promote the efficient and effective use of all resources.

The Chair also has an obligation to ensure that:

  • The Board works effectively, and NEDs have a balance of skills and expertise appropriate for directing NHSBT business, as set out in the Government Code of Good Practice on Corporate Governance.
  • There is a code of practice for non-executive members in place, which is consistent with the Cabinet Office Model Code.
  • The work and performance of the Board and its members is reviewed annually and DHSC is advised annually on the performance of individual NEDs
  • NEDs are fully briefed on terms of appointment, duties, rights and responsibilities.
  • DHSC is advised on the future needs of the NHSBT board to inform potential re-appointment decisions for NEDs and succession planning.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.

  • Able to lead the Board of a significant national organisation, delivering robust board level governance and accountability, and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement and ambitious target-setting which is performance driven.
  • Have experience of transformation in a substantial private or public sector organisation with a significant technical / operational mission.
  • Strong commercial skills, to provide effective advice in areas such as pricing policy and supplier negotiation.
  • Proven communication skills, with an awareness of the sensitivity of the services NHSBT provides, and the ability to address issues in a way which acknowledges individual and wider public feeling.

Additional Information

NHSBT provides the NHS with a range of products and services for the direct benefit of patients.  In delivering its responsibilities, NHSBT maintains relationships with its many altruistic donors and a variety of NHS customers, as well as managing complex supply chains.

For further information about NHS Blood and Transplant and the role of chair, please see the candidate information pack.

How to Apply

To make an application please email your CV, a supporting letter and completed monitoring forms to:

appointments.team@dhsc.gov.uk – please quote VAC 1786 in the subject field.

If you are unable to apply by email please contact: Ben Jones on 0113 254 6557

Applications must be received by midday on 12th October 2021.