Non-Executive Director & Chair Interview Questions & Answers

To prepare for an NHS non-executive director or chair interview, expect questions on the role of a NED on a unitary board, the difference between assurance and reassurance, how you would challenge executives without straying into operational management, and how you would chair a committee. Panels, which often include governors in a foundation trust, will also test your understanding of NHS finance, quality and safety, Freedom to Speak Up, the Fit and Proper Person requirements, the Nolan principles and the trust's place in its integrated care system, so prepare short spoken examples from your own career that show sound judgement and curiosity.