Public appointments in health
Chairs and non-executive directors are paid for these part-time appointments. The current rates of remuneration are:
| Chairs¹ | Non-executives | Audit committee chairs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strategic Health Authorities | £41,411 - £62,117 | £7,765 | £12,941 |
| Primary Care Trusts | £31,059 - £41,411 | £7,765 | £12,941 |
| NHS trusts | £18,164 - £23,020 | £6,005 | £6,005 |
¹Salaries differ depending on the size and complexity of the role
The Department also currently sponsors 22 national NHS bodies; these are special health authorities, such as the National Patient Safety Agency, and NHS Direct.
There are a further 11 Executive non-departmental public bodies, such as the Healthcare Commission that have a similar nationwide function.
These bodies all have boards which direct their work and to which members of the public are appointed.
In addition there are around 35 Advisory bodies which advise health ministers across the wide range of their policy responsibilities. Although many of the Advisory Committees require people with specialised knowledge, some also require people from a non-specialist background to provide the lay viewpoint.
The board posts on Special Health Authorities and Executive NDPBs are paid posts, whilst those on Advisory Committees are generally unpaid, although there may be a fee for attending a meeting.
Foundation Trusts are a new type of hospital and community health service. They have a board of governors who appoint a chair and non-executives to management board. The Commission has worked with some Foundation Trusts on non-executive recruitment and our involvement with them is continuing.