*Closes 11th December*

Appointment description

As Chair of the NHSPRB you will chair Review Body meetings and provide leadership to the Review Body in delivering its responsibilities to:
  • assess the evidence of the Government, organisations representing the NHS, and organisations representing NHS staff; and
  • make annual independent recommendations to the Government on the remuneration of all staff paid under Agenda for Change and employed in the National Health Service.
Specifically, you will:
  • use your own experience and expertise, contribute to the effective understanding, analysis, and challenge of evidence from stakeholders and wider sources
  • monitor developments in the NHS and bring insights on the issues facing the NHS to Review Body discussions
  • work collaboratively and constructively with colleagues, guide the Review Body to agree its overall approach and key recommendations, and to shape the draft report
  • effectively represent the Review Body in meetings with stakeholders (oral evidence and informal contacts) and with Review Body staff on visits to Trusts and Health Boards
  • effectively review the performance of Review Body members, contribute to the recruitment of new members, and continually review the process by which the Review Body’s work is done, shaping improvements.

Chair of the NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB)

Time commitment x 15 meeting(s) per annum

Remuneration x £550 per day

Length of term – Ministers will determine the length of the appointment, which will be up to 3 years.

Organisation description

The NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) is independent, it is responsible for:
  • making recommendations on the pay of all staff paid under Agenda for Change (the national collectively agreed contract on which all non-medical staff are employed) and employed in the NHS.
  • conducting research on pay and related matters.
  • visiting trusts and health units to meet staff and managers to gather information and views on pay and related issues.
The Review Body may also be asked to consider other specific issues from time to time.
The Review Body is also required to take careful account of the economic and other evidence submitted by the Government, Trade Unions, representatives of NHS employers and others and it should take account of the legal obligations on the NHS, including anti-discrimination legislation regarding age, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion and belief and disability.
The NHSPRB’s recommendations and reports are submitted to:
  • the Prime Minister and the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
  • the First Minister and the Minister for Health and Social Services in the National Assembly for Wales
  • the First Minister, Deputy First Minister and the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety of the Northern Ireland Executive.
NHSPRB Code of practice Code of conduct for board members of public bodies – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Board composition

Board meetings are usually held virtually and at:
NHS Pay Review Body
10 Victoria Street
1st Floor
London
SW1H 0NB
Meetings are scheduled every Tuesday throughout the pay round, usually running from September to April/May, though this can change.

Regulation of appointment

This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner’s website 

Person specification

Essential criteria

To be considered for the Chair role, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills, and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment.
• be able to effectively chair a significant pay review body, demonstrated by a strong track record of achievement in relevant senior leadership roles with strategic decision-making responsibility.
• have an understanding of the role of pay and reward in motivation, recruitment, and retention amongst a professional workforce.
• be able to analyse and critically evaluate complex information, including data and evidence from a range of sources, and exercise sound independent judgement to reach fair, evidence-based conclusions.
• be an excellent communicator, able to consider and balance a range of perspectives, including those of trade unions, government, and patients; build consensus within the Review Body, and retain the independence of the Body and its recommendations.

How to apply

In order to apply you will need to create an account or sign in on the ‘Apply for a public appointment’ website.

Once you are logged into your account, click on ‘apply for this role’ and follow the on-screen instructions. To apply, all candidates are required to provide:

  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • a supporting statement
  • equality information
  • information relating to any outside interests or reputational issues

Guidance on what to include in your CV/Supporting Statement and tips for applying can be found in the corresponding sections below and on the public appointment website: Publicappointments – GOV.UK.

We will ask you to check and confirm your personal details to ensure your application is accurate.

You will also have the opportunity to make a reasonable adjustment request or apply under the disability confident scheme before you submit your application.

You will also be required to make any declarations related to standards in public life and ensuring public confidence in your supporting statement.  Further information on this can be found in the relevant section below.

If you are unable to create an account and apply online, or if you have any problems submitting your application online, please contact Karen Dinsdale on karen.dinsdale@dhsc.gov.uk or 0113 2545414.

The Advisory Assessment Panel reserves the right to only consider applications that contain all of the elements listed above, and that arrive before the published deadline for applications.