Non-Executive Director

Primary Healthcare Darlington (PHD) is at the heart of delivering high-quality primary care services to the Darlington community. As we embark on an exciting new chapter of growth and innovation, we are seeking dynamic and committed Non-Executive Directors to join our Board.

This is a unique leadership opportunity to bring your expertise, insight, and passion for healthcare to a pivotal role in shaping the future of primary care in Darlington. As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a crucial part in providing independent oversight, supporting strategic decision-making, and ensuring that our services are safe, effective, and sustainable.

If you are motivated by making a positive impact on local health outcomes and thrive in a collaborative environment, we invite you to consider joining PHDs Board as we work together to strengthen and transform primary care for our community.

For an informal discussion please contact Neil Bradbury at

Main duties of the job

Strategic thinker with the abilityto analyse complex information.

Board and Senior leadershipexperience.

Commitment to high standards ofprobity and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Collaborative andindependent-minded, with a passion for improving healthcare.

About us

Established in 2014, Primary Healthcare Darlington (PHD) is the local GP Federation serving 11 GP practices and an ever-growing population of registered patients across Darlington, County Durham. We work closely with the Darlington Primary Care Network, which commissions many of the services and projects we deliver for the town. Our strong partnerships extend to Darlington Borough Council, local NHS Foundation Trusts, and we have the full support and backing of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).

Operating from dedicated premises near Darlington Memorial Hospital, PHD provides a wide range of NHS, Public Health, and private medical services to meet the diverse needs of our community.

As an award-winning organisation, we are deeply committed to the wellbeing of our staff. We prioritise a supportive work environment offering access to free counselling services, protected time for professional development and high-quality training opportunities. At PHD, we believe that investing in our people is key to delivering outstanding care for our patients

Job responsibilities

We are entering an exciting new phase of development and are strengthening ourBoard with the appointment of four new Non-Executive Directors (NEDs).The Role of a NED

NEDs provide independent oversight and constructivechallenge, supporting the Board in making sound decisions and ensuring highstandards of governance.

Offer independent scrutiny, adviceand challenge to the Executive.

Bring external perspective thatenhances debate and decision-making.

Ensure services are deliveredsafely, effectively and in line with our values.

Contribute to financialsustainability and long-term strategy.

Act as an ambassador for PHD withmember practices and partners.

Commitment: Approx. 1 day per month (meetings usually inDarlington).

Term: 3 years.

Remuneration: £650 per month (£7,800 per year) plusexpenses.

Who Were Looking For

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgroundswith knowledge of Darlington. In particular, we are seeking individuals withexperience in:

Finance & Audit ensuringfinancial sustainability and oversight.

General Practice and ClinicalGovernance insight into patient care and safety.

Nursing Workforce supportingquality improvement and staff wellbeing.

Strategic thinker with the abilityto analyse complex information.

Board/senior leadershipexperience.

Commitment to high standards ofprobity and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.

Collaborative andindependent-minded, with a passion for improving healthcare.

Person Specification

• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyse complex information.
• Board/senior leadership experience.
• Commitment to high standards of probity and the Nolan Principles of Public Life.
• Collaborative and independent-minded, with a passion for improving healthcare.

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.