For Support

Any NHS organisation can access support from NHS IMAS

To find out how NHS IMAS can help your organisation, please contact the team by phone on 0113 486 0132, email us or access our online form to discuss your requirements.

As we develop the scope of the assignment with you, we will discuss the following areas:

  • job description or high level brief
  • duration of support required
  • the budget

As we are committed to growing and developing NHS talent, NHS IMAS will always prioritise using NHS pool members before opening the search to independent pool members.

Becoming an NHS IMAS Pool Member

We welcome expressions of interest from expert and experienced senior NHS staff ready to work at Agenda for Change Band 8d and above. At present, we are particularly keen to hear from individuals with strong operational, performance, governance or programme management experience.

Membership of the NHS IMAS pool will not be appropriate for all senior NHS professionals. In addition to having expertise in a specific field, individuals will need to be able to demonstrate that they have the right aptitudes for working on NHS IMAS assignments.

Being a pool member with NHS IMAS does not guarantee that you will be found work or you will be placed on an assignment. Our service is demand led and we do not send out pool members CVs speculatively to the NHS.

Interested in applying?

Please complete and return the relevant application form below to nhs.imas@nhs.net with an updated CV in 'Word' format. Learn more about what makes a good CV.

  • Download application template for the NHS Pool (for colleagues who are currently substantively employed within the NHS)

    (Please note that NHS applicants need 3 references from current NHS Executive Directors including their current line manager.) If you are interested in applying to be an NHS IMAS pool member, please complete the above application and return to nhs.imas@nhs.net with an updated CV in 'Word' format.
     
  • Download application template for the Independent Pool (for colleagues who do not currently hold a substantive contract within the NHS)

    (Please note that Independent applicants need 3 references from current NHS Executive Directors plus one other further reference.) If you are interested in applying to be an NHS IMAS pool member, please complete the above application and return to nhs.imas@nhs.net with an updated CV in 'Word' format.

If you would like to discuss becoming a Pool member with one of our Programme Managers, please contact the NHS IMAS team at 0113 486 0132 or nhs.imas@nhs.net.

If you have any questions regarding the process, please see our FAQs section.

Interim Chair & Non-Executive Director Pool

We are looking for exceptional candidates who have experience of taking a leadership role on the board of a health organisation, where non-executives and executives perform different roles but share corporate responsibility. By applying to the Chair and Non-Executive pool, you will only be considered for these opportunities. If you would like to be considered for Executive roles, please refer to the NHS and Independent pool information on this page.

If you would like to discuss becoming a Pool member with one of our Programme Managers, please contact the NHS IMAS team at 0113 486 0132 or nhs.imas@nhs.net.

FAQ

1. How do I apply to become an NHS IMAS pool member?

NHS IMAS welcomes applications from all those working in the NHS at Agenda for Change (AfC) band 8d and above. We also accept applications from independent contractors with recent senior level experience within the NHS. If you are interested in applying, please send us an up to date CV along with the appropriate completed application form to nhs.imas@nhs.net. Application forms can be found below:

Click here for the application form for NHS applicants - Please note that NHS applicants need three references from current Senior NHS leaders who are working at Executive Director level.

Click here for the application form for Independent applicants - Please note that Independent applicants need three references from current Senior NHS leaders who are working at Executive Director level, plus one other further reference.

2. Do I need NHS experience to apply?

Yes, all applicants need to demonstrate that they have recent experience of working in the NHS at AfC band 8d or above.

3. I will be leaving the NHS shortly, can I still become a pool member?

You will be able to join NHS IMAS as an independent applicant. You need to confirm that your contract does not prevent you from working in the NHS for a period of time after leaving.

4. I do not work in the NHS, can I still become a pool member?

Yes, we accept applicants from independents who have extensive experience of working in the NHS at band 8d or above.

5. How do I know what assignments are available?

Due to the sensitivity of the enquiries we receive we do not advertise available assignments. We will contact pool members with available assignments that are appropriate to their skills and experience.

6. How do you match me to a possible assignment?

We receive requests for interim support from all areas across the NHS and we carefully match the client requirements to pool member’s skills, experience and strengths. We use the information provided during the registration process to identify suitable candidates and we contact the pool member to discuss an assignment opportunity with them before we forward any information to the client. 

7. How am I supported whilst on an assignment?

Every assignment is allocated an NHS IMAS Partner who, where appropriate, will take responsibility for managing and coaching the assignment team. There is also the opportunity of having an NHS IMAS Partner as a mentor during your assignment. The core team is on hand to support the pool member through regular contact to assist with any issues and queries they may have. 

8. How do I get paid?

As an NHS pool member – your substantive employer will continue to pay your salary. They will then invoice the receiving organisation to cover the time the pool member spends on assignment. 

As an independent pool member – you will invoice the receiving organisation directly.

9. Will I be contracted to NHS IMAS?

All contracts or secondment agreements will be held between the pool member's host organisation and the client organisation.