Induction for NHS non-executive members: guidance

Guidance on the updated approach to induction for non-executive members of health bodies following the blueprint for good governance.


Resources and References

This resource is one strand of a wider induction and development programme led by the NHS Chairs Group and the Corporate Business Management Team at the Scottish Government.

It was written with, and for, Non-Executive Members of NHS Boards. However, the document and additional resources referred to within the document may also be of value to Executive Directors.

NHS Boards should consider how to use this resource in relation to their local Board development.

Resources

You can find out all the latest event information on our new website www.nhs.scot which also has links to the full suite of resource booklets.

Here you can also find documents and templates common to all Boards eg Standing Orders, Code of Conduct etc.

FAQ's on public appointments including guidance on sick leave, maternity pay and travel and subsistence rates.

You can find a range of resources for your development needs on Turas Learn Board Development site, including national induction including the self reflection tool, mentoring and coaching and cpd information.

References

Public Services Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 -
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2010/8/contents/enacted

CIPFA Essential Skills for Board Members -
http://www.cipfa.org/training/e/essential-skills-for-board-members-20160224

CIPFA Good Governance Standard for Public Services -
http://www.cipfa.org/policy-and-guidance/reports/good-governance-standard-for-public-services

Governance for Quality Healthcare in Scotland - an Agreement -
http://www.gov.scot/Resource/0042/00427583.pdf

The Healthy NHS Board 2013, Principles for Good Governance, NHS Leadership Academy -
https://www.leadershipacademy.nhs.uk/resources/healthy-nhs-board/

SHOW - NHSScotland Putting Health on the Web -
www.show.scot.nhs.uk

Board Governance and Appointments -
www.nhs.scot

On Board: A Guide for Members of Statutory Boards -
https://www.gov.scot/publications/board-guide-members-statutory-boards/

Values Based Reflection Tool -
https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/17874/board-development/induction/self-reflection-values-based-reflective-practice

Blueprint for Good Governance -
https://www.sehd.scot.nhs.uk/dl/DL(2019)02.pdf

Contact

Email: sarah.hildersley@gov.scot

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