We are recruiting right now for new Health Advisory Board (HAB) Chair

How often do you hear people share their stories of long waits for hospital appointments or short notice cancellations or difficulty in getting to see their GP? Then the glowing stories where people feel the service they have received at a hospital or from their GP has been brilliant. Ever thought ‘…if only people at the top could listen to what’s its actually like for people who are unwell, frail, or vulnerable struggling to access services and what would they change if it was their close family…’ Or to equally tell them ‘…what’s working well and ask why can’t you do some of the same for other services?’

You could just have such opportunities.

Healthwatch Halton is an independent watchdog, ensuring people’s voices are at the centre of shaping NHS health services and social care services in Halton.

Healthwatch Halton were established in April 2013 to bring the voices and experiences of local people to influence the decisions made in their health and social care. We use local people’s voices and experiences to work to influence planners, decision-makers and service providers in Halton. The government provides money for each local authority to set up a Healthwatch. Local Healthwatch organisations have the right to go to places where health and social care is delivered and report what they find.

We are recruiting right now for a Chair of the Advisory Board.

ECS retains contractual responsibility for the service so takes care of all infrastructure requirements like HR matters and finance. That means the Advisory Board focusses on agreeing on the work programme and providing oversight to ensure the work programme is achieved as well as supporting with the promotion of Healthwatch and collection of intelligence.

There are recruitment packs and role descriptors available for the Advisory Board Chair position.

The recruitment packs give details of the recruitment process, further information about Healthwatch Halton, the role of the Advisory Board Chair plus how to apply.

How to apply

To apply complete the form below, or complete the online application form at

https://www.healthwatchhalton.co.uk/form/advisory-board-chair-app

For an informal chat about the role, contact Dave Wilson on 07732 683477, via email, dave.wilson@healthwatchhalton.co.uk, or call 0300 777 6543.