Job summary The Health Innovation Network (HIN) South London is one of 15 HINs across England. We are the bodies uniquely established to connect NHS and academic organisations, local authorities, the third sector and industry, in order to increase the spread and adoption of innovation across large populations, at pace and scale. As a membership organisation, we are part of a vibrant but complex system of innovation nationwide and across London, working in collaboration with strategic partners across south London to help the NHS and care system innovate and improve. Main duties of the job We are seeking an inspirational Chair who will act as a lead to the HIN Board. The Chair must ensure that high standards of probity and governance prevail, and that the HIN remains within the terms of its licence. They must actively promote the twin aims of improving patient outcomes and the delivery of wider economic benefit and will also be responsible for supporting engagement with industry and patient/public organisations. Candidates are expected to have a successful track record at Board level. They will have an in-depth knowledge of HINs and the national innovation landscape, and executive experience in the HIN, or other network organisation, working across sectors. They will have strong interpersonal and influencing skills with an ability to operate effectively in a fast-moving and uncertain environment. Please note that shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a competency and values-based interview, conducted by a panel. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity of an informal conversation with the HIN CEO, Rishi Das-Gupta. About us The HIN is driven by our organisational values: Brave, Kind, Open, Different and Together More information: To find out more about the HIN, please visit Home - Health Innovation Networkhttps://healthinnovationnetwork.com/ Date posted 06 February 2025 Pay scheme Very senior manager (VSM) Salary Depending on experience VSM Contract Fixed term Duration 4 years Working pattern Part-time Reference number 196-SMT1677 Job locations Floor 11, Becket House, 1 Lambeth Palace Rd, London, SE1 7EU Job description Job responsibilities We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensure we have a diverse panel for all our recruitment. Dont meet every single requirement in the person specification? Studies have shown that women and people from global majority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At the HIN we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with what is stated, we encourage you to apply anyway or contact us to discuss. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks. Job description Job responsibilities We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and ensure we have a diverse panel for all our recruitment. Dont meet every single requirement in the person specification? Studies have shown that women and people from global majority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single criteria. At the HIN we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience does not align perfectly with what is stated, we encourage you to apply anyway or contact us to discuss. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks. Person Specification Qualifications/ Education Essential Professional qualification in a relevant discipline, degree or equivalent or relevant experience Desirable Further qualification in management Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential Experience of leadership in a large and complex organisation Desirable Experience in chairing Boards or committees. Experience of Non-Executive Director roles Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential Experience of leadership in NHS, Health and and/or social care. Highly developed leadership skills. Desirable Understanding of the landscape the NHS and HINs operate within. Understanding and experience of the interplay between national policy and regulation and local delivery in relation to innovation. Person Specification Qualifications/ Education Essential Professional qualification in a relevant discipline, degree or equivalent or relevant experience Desirable Further qualification in management Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential Experience of leadership in a large and complex organisation Desirable Experience in chairing Boards or committees. Experience of Non-Executive Director roles Skills/Knowledge/ Ability Essential Experience of leadership in NHS, Health and and/or social care. Highly developed leadership skills. Desirable Understanding of the landscape the NHS and HINs operate within. Understanding and experience of the interplay between national policy and regulation and local delivery in relation to innovation. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust Address Floor 11, Becket House, 1 Lambeth Palace Rd, London, SE1 7EU Employer's website https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)