The selection process reflects the rigour of the programme design and the expectation that participants will already be operating at NHS Board level.
Please bear in mind that you need to demonstrate your readiness for a Chair role by the end of the programme. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of a career conversation with, and strong sponsorship from their sponsoring Chair as part of the application process.
How to apply
Candidates who are successful at the application stage will be asked to attend a 1-hour online assessment, between 10th and 14th February 2025.
As part of the application process, you will be required to fill in/upload the following documents:
- A full CV which details your education and professional qualifications and full employment history. Please ensure this includes daytime and evening contact details, which will be used with discretion. (Of no more than 3 sides of A4).
- A cover letter (of no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you wish to become an NHS Chair, the experience, knowledge, skills, personal qualities and behaviours that will enable you to become a successful Chair, and what you hope to get out of this programme. Please refer to the eligibility criteria for guidance here.
- Please ensure you have had a career conversation with your sponsoring Chair before you apply and the signed sponsorship declaration form has been submitted by your Chair or uploaded with your application.
- NHS England’s ambition is to create an inclusive working environment which reflects our commitment to promote equality and diversity for all groups. Senior roles are particularly under-represented in staff from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and disabled communities. We actively encourage and welcome applications from these communities.
We encourage all applicants to share their equality information with us confidentially during the application process so that we can statistically monitor how fair and equitable our recruitment process is and how well we are reaching applicants from diverse communities and identify where we need to improve.
We believe that everyone has the right to be treated fairly and with respect. We celebrate diversity and promote equal opportunities; we are committed to challenging and eliminating racism and other forms of discrimination, advancing and promoting equality of opportunity in the provision of learning and development opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
All of the above must be submitted in order to be considered.
Please select this link to download sponsorship declaration form
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