Role Summary JOB DESCRIPTION You will be accountable to Scottish Ministers for leading the Board, comprising non-executive and executive members, which will improve, sustain and protect the health of people across Tayside. This is a demanding but fulfilling role, and if you think you have what it takes, we would like to hear from you. The Chair would be expected to be physically at Board Headquarters in Dundee on a regular basis and be available to undertake site visits to healthcare facilities and attend meetings held elsewhere in the Board area. Work commitments and Board and governance committees may be in a mix of virtual, hybrid and physical settings. Regular meetings with other NHS Board Chairs and the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care are held six times per year. Responsibilities RESPONSIBILITIES The Board Chair Is Responsible For ensuring that the public body delivers its functions in accordance with Scottish Ministers’ policies and priorities providing strategic leadership ensuring financial stewardship holding the Chief Executive and senior management team to account. Qualifications ROLE CRITERIA NHS Scotland’s values are at the heart of everything that the Board does. As a Board Chair, you will not only need to have the right skills, knowledge and experience for the role, but also be able to demonstrate behaviour aligned to these values. We are seeking someone who can meet the following criteria: Strategic Leadership Understanding of Scotland’s health and social care context and environment Governance and Accountability Constructive/Supportive Challenge and Influencing NHS Scotland’s values of care and compassion; dignity and respect; openness, honesty and responsibility; and quality and teamwork Before you start your application please download this pack: Applicant Information Pack 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 REMUNERATION AND TIME COMMITMENT The annual remuneration for this role is £35,790 (under review, non-pensionable) The time commitment for the role is three days per week. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. 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 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)