Job Description

Oxford Health is partnering with Nurole to find Non Executive Directors. You can find out more here and here .



To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact mark.bate@nurole.com .



Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an additional Non-Executive Director to strengthen the breadth and depth of skills around the Board table. This is an opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic leadership of a large, complex and values-led NHS organisation delivering mental health, community and specialist services across the South East and South West.



This is a part-time role, approximately 3 days per month.



As a Non-Executive Director, the post-holder will share collective responsibility for the performance, culture and long-term sustainability of the Trust, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic support to the executive team.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement across the Trust

Working collaboratively with executive leaders, clinicians and governors to strengthen quality governance

Contributing fully to Board discussions on strategy, performance, risk and sustainability

Acting as an ambassador for the Trust, engaging with partners across the health and care system, including integrated care systems, local authorities, the voluntary sector and academic partners



We provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are:

"Caring, safe and excellent"



At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:



Excellent opportunities for career progression

Individual and Trust wide learning and development

27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service

NHS Discount

Pension scheme

Lease car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Health First Aiders

Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)

Staff networking and support groups



Oxford Health is interested in hearing from candidates who can bring board-level expertise in one or more of the following areas:

People, leadership and culture:

Candidates will bring board-level insight into people strategy, leadership development, organisational culture, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and workforce transformation within large, complex organisations. This could include experience in human resources, organisational development or related disciplines, with exposure gained in the commercial or wider public sector welcomed.

Estates and major capital programmes :

Candidates will offer board-level experience of estates strategy, infrastructure and capital investment, including oversight of major estates or transformation programmes in complex organisational settings. Experience gained in commercial environments would be an advantage.

Digital :

Candidates will bring board-level expertise in digital strategy and technology-enabled transformation, including data, systems, digital service delivery, digital infrastructure and Artifical Intelligence within large organisations. Commercial sector experience in these areas would be an advantage.