Guidance

[Withdrawn] Appointments made April 2019 to March 2020

Updated 12 December 2023

This guidance was withdrawn on 3 January 2024

This page has been withdrawn because it is no longer being updated. Appointment announcements are available on the public appointments page only.

Applies to England

March 2020

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence – chairman

Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE has been confirmed as the new chairman of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) following the pre-appointment hearing on 10 March. Her appointment will be for 4 years from 25 May 2020.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2.5 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £74,000 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Sharmila has not declared any political activity.

NHS Pay Review Body (NHSPRB) – member appointment, reappointment and extension, and chair reappointment

Anne Phillimore has been appointed as a member of the NHS Pay Review Body from 8 March 2020 until 31 July 2023.

Philippa Hird has been reappointed as chair and Patricia Gordon as member of the NHS Pay Review Body from 1 April 2020 until 31 July 2023.

Jonathan Wadsworth’s appointment as a member of the NHS Pay Review Body has been extended from 1 April 2020 until 30 June 2020.

The chair appointment will involve a time commitment of 15 days per year, plus preparation time for reading meeting papers. Remuneration for the role will be £350 a day for preparation and attendance of meetings. The member appointments will involve a time commitment of 15 meetings a year. Remuneration for the role will be £300 a day.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Philippa Hird, Patricia Gordon, Jonathan Wadsworth and Anne Phillimore have not declared any political activity.

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority – Chair

Sally Cheshire CBE has been reappointed as Chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) for 12 months from 1 April 2020.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £47,360 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Sally Cheshire CBE has not declared any political activity.

Independent Reconfiguration Panel – member

Diane Davies has been reappointed as a member of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) for one year from 1 March 2020 to 30 November 2021.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £300 per day.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Diane Davies has not declared any political activity.

Public Health England – non-executive member

Professor George Griffin’s term of appointment has been extended as a non-executive member of Public Health England (PHE) from 1 April until 30 September 2020.

The extension will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

The appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Griffin has not declared any political activity.

British Pharmacopoeia Commission – member reappointments

Seven members have been reappointed to the British Pharmacopoeia Commission (BPC) from 1 January 2020. Dr Anna-Maria Brady, Dr Alison Gleadle (lay member) and Ms Sharon Palser (lay member) have been reappointed for 4 years. Dr Jon Beaman, Mr Robert Lowe and Professor Monique Simmonds have been reappointed for 3 years. Professor Alastair Davidson has been reappointed for 2 years.

The members are entitled to claim a fee of £325 per meeting (preparation and attendance). The time commitment is 3 meetings per year. Members will also be required to attend meetings of the Expert Advisory Groups (EAG) or Panels of Experts to which they are appointed. This will be for a maximum of 2 meetings per EAG each year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The reappointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the reappointed members have declared any political activity. Dr Jon Beaman has declared that he is employed by a pharmaceutical company and any potential conflicts of interest are declared at the beginning of any discussion.

These reappointments are made jointly between the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and the Minister for Health, Social Services and Public Safety (Northern Ireland), and in consultation with Scottish Ministers.

February 2020

NHS Blood and Transplant – non-executive directors

Jeremy Monroe and Keith Rigg’s appointments as non-executive directors of NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have been extended for 3 months from 1 March 2020.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None has declared any political activity.

NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) – chair extension, and non-executive director extensions and reappointment

Silla Maizey’s appointment as Chair of the NHS Business Services Authority has been extended for 12 months with effect from 9 September 2020 until 8 September 2021.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

Tim Nolan and Andrew Flanagan’s appointments have been extended as non-executive directors of NHS Business Services Authority for 6 months with effect from 1 April 2020.

Karen Seth has been reappointed as a non-executive director of the NHS Business Services Authority from 15 September 2020 until 14 September 2023.

The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will continue to be at a rate of £7,883 per year, with Andrew Flanagan as Audit Chair remunerated at £13,137 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of these appointees have declared any political activity.

Preferred candidate for Chair of National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Sharmila Nebhrajani OBE has been named as the government’s preferred candidate for the post of Chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). This decision was made following an open and rigorous recruitment exercise.

Matt Hancock, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, has today invited the Health and Social Care Committee to hold a public pre-appointment scrutiny hearing in March and report on the candidate’s suitability for the post. This is in line with proposals for scrutiny of key positions in which Parliament has an interest.

After a hearing, the committee will set out its views on the candidate’s suitability. The Secretary of State will then consider the conclusions of the committee’s report carefully before deciding whether or not to proceed with the appointment.

Sharmila is currently Chief Executive of Wilton Park but will be standing down from this role shortly. Formerly she was Chair of the Human Tissue Authority, Director of External Affairs of the Medical Research Council and Chief Executive of the Association of Medical Research Charities.

January 2020

NHS Resolution – chair

Ian Dilks’ appointment as Chair of NHS Resolution (legally known as the NHS Litigation Authority) has been extended for 4 months from 1 April 2020.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

In accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Ian has not declared any political activity.

NHS Digital – non-executive directors

Dr Marko Balabanovic, Professor Sudhesh Kumar and Robert Tinlin’s appointments have been extended as non-executive directors of NHS Digital for 12 months with effect from 1 January 2020.

The appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will continue to be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None have declared any political activity.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – interim chair

Timothy Irish has been appointed as interim chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for 3 months or until a new chair is appointed, whichever is sooner, with effect from 1 January 2020.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2.5 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. He has not declared any political activity.

Food Standards Agency – members

Margaret Gilmore, Dr Timothy Riley and Mark Rolfe have been appointed as members of the Food Standards Agency for 3 years from 18 November 2019.

Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £8,000 per year for a time commitment of 20 days per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None have declared any political activity.

October 2019

Human Tissue Authority – chair

Lynne Berry has been appointed as chair of the Human Tissue Authority for 3 years from 18 November 2019.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £42,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Lynne has not declared any political activity.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – non-executive directors

The following people have been reappointed as non-executive directors of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence:

• Tom Wright from 14 November 2019 until 31 March 2022
• Elaine Inglesby-Burke from 1 April 2020 until 31 March 2023

These appointments will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will continue to be at a rate of £7,883 per annum.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees have declared any political activity.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – chair and non-executive director extension

Professor Sir David Haslam’s appointment has been further extended as chair of the NICE from 1 October until 31 December 2019.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £63,000 a year.

Professor Sheena Asthana’s appointment as a non-executive director of the NICE has been extended from 14 November 2019 until 31 March 2020.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

These appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Neither have declared any political activity.

NHS Resolution (legally known as the NHS Litigation Authority) – non-executive directors

Mike Pinkerton has been reappointed as a non-executive director of NHS Resolution for a second term of 3 years from 16 January 2020.

Professor Keith Edmonds’ second term as a non-executive director of NHS Resolution has been extended for a further year from 1 April 2020.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month and remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Mr Pinkerton and Professor Edmonds have not declared any political activity.

Human Tissue Authority – interim chair

William Horne’s appointment as interim Chair of the Human Tissue Authority has been extended from 1 October to 30 November 2019 or until a new chair is appointed.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £42,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

September 2019

Care Quality Commission – chair

Peter Wyman has been reappointed as Chair of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for 2 years from 4 January 2020.

The reappointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week and remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £63,000 a year.

This reappointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The reappointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Peter Wyman has not declared any political activity.

Human Tissue Authority members

Professor Gary Crowe and Dr Charmaine Griffiths have been appointed as members of the Human Tissue Authority for 3 years from 1 September 2019.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Both have not declared any political activity.

August 2019

Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) – chair and members

Dr David Lovell has been reappointed as Chair of COM for 18 months from 1 November 2019.

The following people have been appointed as members:

• Dr Michael O’Donovan for a second term of 3 years from 1 June 2019
• Dr Shareen Doak for a second term of 3 years from 1 June 2019
• Dr Paul Fowler for 3 years from 1 September 2019
• Dr Andrew Povey for a second term of 3 years from 1 January 2020

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 3 meetings/days per year. There is no remuneration for these posts. However, expenses will be paid in line with COM policy.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. None of the appointees has declared any political activity.

Health Education England – non-executive directors and Audit and Risk Chair

The following non-executive director appointments of Health Education England (HEE) have been made from 1 September 2019:

• Professor Andrew George for 2 years
• Professor Soraya Dhillon for 3 years

The following non-executive director appointments have been made from 1 November 2019:

• Dr Liz Mear for 2 years
• Andrew Foster for 4 years

Professor John Latham has been appointed as non-executive director and the Audit and Risk Chair for 3 years from 1 November 2019.

The appointments will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month.

Remuneration for the non-executive director roles will be at a rate of £7,883 a year and £13,137 a year for the non-executive director who is also the Audit and Risk Chair.

These appointments are made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointments are made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Andrew George, Professor Soraya Dhillon, Dr Liz Mear, Andrew Foster and Professor John Latham have not declared any political activity.

Health Research Authority – chair

Professor Sir Terence Stephenson has been appointed as Chair of the Health Research Authority (HRA) for 3 years from 1 September 2019.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 days per week. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £45,000 a year.

The appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this Code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Terence has not declared any political activity.

July 2019

Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration – chair

Christopher Pilgrim has been appointed as Chair of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB) for 3 years from 1 August 2019.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 15 days per year, plus preparation time for reading meeting papers. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £350 per day.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Christopher Pilgrim has not declared any political activity.

Independent Reconfiguration Panel – chair

Professor Sir Norman Williams has been appointed as chair of the Independent Reconfiguration Panel (IRP) for 4 years from 1 October 2019. The IRP provides independent expert advice to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on disputed proposals for changes to services in the NHS in England, and offers ongoing support and guidance to the NHS and other organisations on achieving successful change.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of up to 2 days per week, including 6 meetings per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £36,780 a year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Professor Sir Norman Williams has not declared any political activity.

Professor Sir Norman Williams will be stepping down as a non-executive director at St George’s NHS Foundation Trust at the end of September 2019 in advance of taking up this new role.

June 2019

Advisory Committee on Antimicrobial Prescribing, Resistance and Healthcare Associated Infection (APRHAI) – members

The following people have been appointed as members to the APRHAI from 17 June 2019 for 3 years:

• Martin Llewelyn
• Dr Laura Shallcross
• Professor Philip Howard
• Dr Neil Wigglesworth
• Karen Shaw

The role will involve a time commitment of up to 6 to 8 days per year.

There is no remuneration for these posts. However, expenses will be paid in line with Department of Health and Social Care policy.

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency – non-executive director

Professor David Webb has been reappointed as a non-executive director of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) for 2 years from 1 September 2019 until 31 August 2021.

His appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month and the remuneration will remain at a rate of £7,883 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments.

This appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the Code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. David has not declared any political activity.

May 2019

Care Quality Commission – non-executive director

Jora Gill has been reappointed as a non-executive director of the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for 3 years from 1 November 2019.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £7,883 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. Jora has not declared any political activity.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) – chair

Professor Sir David Haslam’s appointment has been extended as Chair of the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence for 4 months, or until a new chair is appointed, with effect from 1 June 2019.

The appointment will continue to involve a time commitment of 2 to 3 days per week. Remuneration for the role will continue to be at a rate of £63,000 per year.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any declared) to be made public. David has not declared any political activity.

April 2019

National Data Guardian

Dame Fiona Caldicott has been appointed as the National Data Guardian (NDG) for 18 months from 1 April 2019.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of 8 days per month. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £350 a day.

Dame Fiona Caldicott has not declared any political activity.