Job Description

As members of a unitary board, Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) have a duty to act with a view to promoting the success of the organisation, maximising the benefits for its patients and the public.



The Board is collectively responsible for the performance of the NHS Foundation Trust. NEDs constructively challenge and scrutinise the Trust's performance against agreed goals and objectives. They should satisfy themselves as to the integrity of financial, clinical and other information, and ensure that systems of governance and risk management are robust.



NEDs play a crucial role within the Board as, in addition to any specific knowledge and skills that they may have, they provide an independent perspective.



Furthermore, it is the duty of a NED to uphold the highest standards of probity and integrity as per the Trust's values, as well as encouraging good relations within the Boardroom.



The post holder will be expected to chair the Finance and Performance Committee (FPC) and participate fully as a member of any other assigned Committees. The post holder will be a member of the Integrated Care Board FPC.



Please note that we have tentatively scheduled interviews for the first week of December

As a non-executive director, you will:

Work as part of a unitary board, assist in developing its new vision, strategy and clear objectives which sets the direction and delivers clear organisational purpose and performance to exceed statutory and local standards. Have responsibility for strategic, financial, clinical and operational oversight the organisation through the board and its board committees. Scrutinise the performance of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and monitor the Trust's performance, providing support and advice appropriately. Act as an ambassador, building strong partnerships with patients and public, all staff, key partners and regulators. Observe the Secretary of State's policies and priorities, including the personal behaviours, values, technical competence and business practices.

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.



We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust



We are particularly keen to talk to candidates offering substantial board level senior leadership experience. This will have been gained through a varied executive career, ideally in a similarly large and complex organisation in either the public or private sectors, combined with sound experience of serving as a non-executive or chair of an NHS organisation - ideally within the acute sector. We seek candidates from a range of professional backgrounds offering backgrounds from any of the following areas:



Finance (CCAB / CIMA qualified accountant), Audit, Commercial Legal/ corporate governance Organisational Development/Workforce Clinical - experience of clinical leadership at a strategic level Digital Transformation and Innovation/Information Governance Business Transformation of complex multi-site organisations Estates Management

For further details on this varied and rewarding role, please see the attached job description and person specification.



We look forward to your application!