We are looking for a
Non Executive
Director
Location: Northumberland
and North Tyneside
Salary: £13,000
Closing date: Tuesday, 2nd December
About us
Northumbria Primary Care (NPC) is a not-for-profit, at-scale provider of primary care services across Northumberland and North Tyneside. Established in 2015, we were founded with a clear ambition: to work collaboratively with like-minded practices to deliver high-quality, sustainable and holistic patient care, and to be recognised as an employer of choice within primary care.
We operate with a unique model of an entirely salaried workforce providing primary care services to around 134,000 patients from 25 GP surgery locations (14 GP practices). We employ more than 500 staff. We have our own independent board of directors, operating as a limited company, and also have the benefit of being a wholly owned subsidiary of the outstanding Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. This provides the right mix of support and integration, whilst preserving our independence as a leading primary care organisation.
NPC launched its own primary care network in April 2022, maximising access to funding and enabling continuous improvement in patient care. Our patients are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed not only to providing excellent treatment but also to educating and empowering individuals to take an active role in their health. By understanding each patient’s background and circumstances, we deliver flexible, tailored care that meets their unique needs. Safety and quality underpin all our services, as demonstrated by our strong CQC rating.
NPC has experienced significant growth in recent years, reflecting both our ambition and the dedication of our exceptional people. This growth has strengthened our governance and leadership structures and enabled us to adopt a neighbourhood-based approach, allowing us to focus more closely on the health and wellbeing of local communities. In 2024, we delivered over 720,000 appointments across our practices.
As a forward-thinking organisation, NPC embraces innovation and technology to enhance patient care and experience. Our ‘digital front door’ initiative is a key priority, improving accessibility and supporting patients in self-care. Last year, we launched a new clinical strategy, which focuses on access, clinical sustainability, reducing health inequalities, integration, long-term condition management and prevention.
Our team
Our PCN
Careers at
NPC
Research
at NPC
Further information
These documents outline our vision, priorities, and the steps we’re taking to meet the evolving needs of our communities. Click the buttons below to explore them to better understand our direction and commitment to continuous improvement.
Our
Roadman
Clinical
strategy
Communications strategy
strategy
Review – 2024
Our strategy
Our Vision and Mission
Vision
To be the national leader in the provision of at scale primary care and associated services.
To be the primary care provider that patients choose to receive care from, colleagues those to work for and partners with to collaborate and innovate with.
Values
We are all responsible for the decisions we make and the actions we take. Having positive working relationships both within our own teams and across other teams is important.
Always put the needs of the people we care for before anything else. Show empathy in everything you do and deliver the best compassionate care you can. Meet the need for both physical and emotional support.
Always be respectful towards others and support colleagues to succeed. By displaying this behaviour you will be leading by example and will be a good role model to those around you.
Each and every one of you has a part to play in making this trust outstanding. It is important that you all recognise how valued you are and we would encourage you all to take responsibility for developing yourself and encouraging others to do the same.
Delivering the highest quality and safest care we can is at the heart of everything we do. To achieve this we all need to encourage and be open to participating in continuous improvement. To improve quality and safety we should all help to generate new ideas and innovations and support others to test their ideas. Look for ways to measure performance so we can act on facts.
Our diversity
statement
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and its subsidiaries recognise the positive value of diversity and inclusion and are committed to a workforce that is diverse, equal and inclusive. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME people are currently under-represented in our workforce as well as other under- represented groups such as LGBT+ and disabled candidates.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, we have a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme. We are delighted to support Apprenticeships, Age Positive and are a mindful employer.
Apply now
Castle Peak Group is acting as our retained consultancy for Northumbria Primary Care on this appointment. Candidates should apply by sending a CV and cover letter using the contact form below.
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 2nd December.
For an informal, confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity to join our Board, please contact james.carss@castlepeak-group.com.
Next steps:
Panel appointment interviews are planned to take place on Monday, 15th December.