Copies of the criteria were provided to all applicants in advance of their application.Core criteria were that candidates must:have management experience at a senior or board-equivalent level in the voluntary, public or private sectorsdemonstrate leadership and motivation skillsdemonstrate the ability to see the "bigger picture"demonstrate the ability to think and plan aheaddemonstrate the ability to understand complicated issuesdemonstrate the ability to work as part of a teambe an effective communicator at all levels with good listening and interpersonal skillsbe able to take decisions on a collective basisbe confident and willing to challenge and test proposals on which the board must decidedemonstrate a strong personal commitment to the NHSdemonstrate an understanding of, and interest in, government health policiesbe committed to engaging positively and openly with key partners and the publicbe committed to the idea of public service...