Apply to join our Board

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We’re recruiting two Non-Executive Members to join our Board. 

This is an opportunity to help improve the quality and safety of health and social care across Scotland. 

We are looking for people with experience in: 

  • working with communities and ensuring their voices are heard in shaping services and delivering change 
  • human resources, including workforce planning, workforce strategy and organisational change 

You do not need NHS experience to apply.

Quote / Testimonial:
“It is vital that our Board members reflect and appreciate the diversity of our communities and can support us to ensure our work has a positive impact for everyone in society, including the most marginalised.”

Carole Wilkinson,
Chair, Healthcare Improvement Scotland

We particularly encourage applications from people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities and disabled people. 

Members, employees and contractors of NHS boards or independent healthcare organisations are not eligible to apply. This is to prevent conflicts of interest and help maintain public confidence in Healthcare Improvement Scotland’s quality assurance role. 

We will be holding an online information session (on MS Teams) on Tuesday, 11 August, 5.00 pm – 6.30 pm. If you would like to attend, please contact Pauline Symaniak at his.boardadmin@nhs.scot

Remuneration and time commitment

Remuneration is £312.00 per day. 

The time commitment will vary week to week, but on average, you will need to commit to four days per month. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. The appointments are non-pensionable. 

About Healthcare Improvement Scotland 

Healthcare Improvement Scotland is the national improvement organisation for health and social care in Scotland. 

Our purpose is to enable people in Scotland to experience the best quality health and social care, with a particular focus on safety. 

How to apply 

Applications close at 5pm on Monday 24 August 2026. 

Apply via the Scottish Government vacancies portal.