Public appointment: Member appointment extended on the Golden Jubilee NHS Board

The Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, Neil Gray MSP today announced the extension to the appointment of Susan Douglas-Scott as Chair of the Golden Jubilee NHS Board.

Chair

Susan Douglas-Scott CBE is an experienced leader whose career spans the disability, health, public, and third sectors. She has held senior roles including CEO of national third-sector organisations, Chair of major public boards, and trustee positions in national charities. Since 2018 she has chaired NHS Golden Jubilee, and in 2025 became Chair of the interim National Care Service Advisory Board, reflecting her commitment to inclusive, transformative health and social care. Her leadership is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and a deep belief in people. As a disabled woman and part of Scotland’s vibrant LGBTQI community, she has long campaigned for equality and always champions fairness and authentic inclusion. 

Reappointment

This extension will be for 9 months and will run from 4 April 2026 to 31 December 2026.

This extension is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner.

Remuneration

This reappointment is part-time and attracts a remuneration of £56,472 for a time commitment of 3 days per week.

Other ministerial appointments

Susan Douglas-Scott does not hold any other public appointments.

Political activity

All appointments are made on merit and political activity plays no part in the selection process.  However, in accordance with the original Nolan recommendations, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity within the last five years (if there is any to be declared) to be made public.   

Susan Douglas-Scott has had no political activity within the last five years.

Background

A national institution, independently run by its own NHS Board, NHS Golden Jubilee delivers care through collaboration.

The NHS Golden Jubilee family includes:

• Golden Jubilee National Hospital
• NHS Scotland Academy
• National Centre for Sustainable Delivery
• Golden Jubilee Research Institute
• Golden Jubilee Conference Hotel

The NHS National Waiting Times Centre continues to be the legal name for the Board.