Chair - Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Job overview

We are now looking to appoint our next Chair who will uphold our values and lead our Board of Directors and Council of Governors.  The appointed individual will provide challenge and guidance to our ongoing journey of improvement; and support the leadership to help us achieve better outcomes for those we serve.  This is an opportunity for an exceptional individual to work with an established leadership team, a committed board, and a dedicated Council of Governors, as we strive to realise our Vision of “outstanding care for all.

Main duties of the job

With a track record of board or senior level leadership experience which can be translated effectively to our environment, the appointed individual will bring experience of leading comparably complex organisations through periods of change which have resulted in improved organisational performance and quality outcomes.  Experienced in building and developing relationships and partnerships with a variety of stakeholders, the successful candidate will be able to effectively navigate a complex network of competing interests to get the best outcomes for service users and our workforce.  Above all else, we are seeking an individual able to demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity and a clear understanding of and alignment to our values, together with a genuine passion for the work that we do and a demonstrable commitment to the communities we serve across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For more information about us, the role and to apply, please follow the link below

https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe120153

Recruitment timetable

Closing date for applications: 5 August 2025.

• Preliminary interviews (Microsoft Teams with Gatenby Sanderson): weeks commencing 18 and 25 August 2025.
• Stakeholder sessions and final panel interviews (face-to-face): 24 and 25 September 2025.