Are you looking for a rewarding and meaningful role where you can make a real difference to healthcare across Ayrshire and Arran? Becoming a non-executive member of the Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board could be the perfect opportunity.
You don’t need to be a healthcare expert or have previous Board experience. We are keen to hear from people with a wide range of skills, backgrounds and perspectives.
As a non-executive member, you’ll help shape the strategic direction of the organisation, offering leadership, constructive challenge and support to ensure high-quality services for our communities. While the role does not involve day-to-day operational management, it plays a vital part in guiding and holding the organisation to account.
The successful candidate is expected to take up post in April 2027, with a start date to be agreed and confirmed by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care.
This is a fulfilling role that reflects your commitment to public service. It offers a flexible but important contribution, averaging around eight hours per week. This includes Board and committee meetings (typically held during the day), reviewing papers and engaging with stakeholders.
Lesley Bowie, Chair of Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board, said: “We are delighted to offer this opportunity to welcome two new non-executive members to the Board.
“These are meaningful roles for people who are passionate about contributing to decision making and ensuring strong accountability. For one of the roles, we are looking for an individual with expertise in transformational change. For the other, no specialist expertise is required.
“I would warmly encourage anyone who wants to make a positive difference to those living in Ayrshire and Arran to consider applying.”
Members of the public who are interested in the role can find out more at one of our online information sessions with Linda Semple, Vice Chair:
- Thursday 16 July 2026 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
- Monday 27 July 2026 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm
If you would like to attend one of the sessions, please email aa-uhb.ceo@aapct.scot.nhs.uk to request a meeting link.
You can also find out more about the role from our short video: https://youtu.be/CucsiI_CYdc
To find out more about this appointment, visit https://fa-evxn-saasfaukgovprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/jobs/preview/4347/?keyword=public+appointments&mode=location
For an application pack and full details of this and other public appointments, please visit www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments/.
For an informal discussion, you can also contact the Board’s Vice Chair, Linda Semple, by calling the Board Chair’s office on 01292 513601; or by emailing aa-uhb.ceo@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
All completed applications must be received on or before 5pm on Monday 3 August 2026.
Appointments to Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board are regulated by the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland. Appointed on merit; committed to diversity and equality.