Maureen Choong: Non-Executive Director – Senior Independent Director (SID)
Maureen joined the Board in August 2017 as an Associate Non-Executive Director, and was then appointed as a substantive Non-Executive Director in November 2017.
She is a Registered Nurse with over 40 years of clinical and leadership experience in the NHS, prior to her retirement in 2016 from her role as Clinical Quality Director with NHS Improvement. Since her retirement in 2016 Maureen has been a special adviser to the CQC.
Her previous roles included Deputy Chief Nurse with NHS London and both clinical and director roles in NHS trusts. Since retirement, Maureen has worked with Health Education England as an Improvement Associate.
Maureen is married with two stepchildren and lives in Kent.
The role of the Senior Independent Director (SID)
The Senior Independent Director is a non-executive director appointed by the Board of Directors. The Senior Independent Director may be, but does not have to be, the Deputy Chair of the Board of Directors. They will be available to members of the Board and staff if they have concerns that contact through the usual channels of Chair, Chief Executive, Director of Finance and Company Secretary has failed to resolve or where it would be inappropriate to use such channels. The Senior Independent Director also carries out the role of a Non-Executive Director.
The Senior Independent Director, The Chair and Non-Executive Directors
The Senior Independent Director has a key role in supporting the Chair in leading the Board of Directors and acting as a sounding board and source of advice for the Chair.
The SID consults with the other Non-Executive Directors as part of the annual appraisal process for feedback on the Chair.
The Senior Independent Director and The Board
The SID has a vital independent role in times where the Board may not be in agreement. They will work with the Chair and other Directors to resolve significant issues.