Non-Executive Director

Job overview

We have an opportunity for two Non-Executive Directors to join us to help to shape and deliver our plans. As part of our Board succession planning, we welcome applications from individuals who can bring the leadership capability, strategic insight and credibility to contribute at Board level and who may have the potential to undertake additional Board leadership responsibilities, including the role of Deputy Chair, subject to appointment through the Trust's governance processes.

Main duties of the job

All Candidates must:

• Be able to demonstrate a commitment to improving the care, outcomes for patients and the reduction of health inequalities and have the resilience to work within a highly visible, transparent and accountable context
• Be a collaborator, able to work in partnership with stakeholders, public and staff
• Be well respected with strong connections to the local community
• Have the ability to contribute to the tone and style of Board discussions that facilitate effective decision making and constructive debate, conforming to the highest standards of corporate, clinical and mutual governance
• Have strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to attend meetings and visit the Trust in person, with a commitment to the area and communities the Trust serves.

Role 1:

Eligibility

• Experience of leading and supporting oversight of transformation programmes at a senior level in a large organisation
• Estates, capital development or infrastructure expertise (Desirable)
• Commercial background (Desirable)

Role 2:

• Clinical qualification and leadership experience at a senior level in a care environment
• Complex change management expertise
• Nursing or allied health professional background (Desirable)

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role of the Non-Executive Director is to provide independent advice, challenge, and support through the Chair to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and Council of Governors to shape how the Trust delivers services.

Non-Executive Directors bring their expertise and experience, as well as their knowledge as a member of the community, to the work of the Board.

They must ensure that high standards of probity and governance, including financial governance prevail and that the Trust remains within its terms of authorisation. As part of the role, the individual will be expected to be a Chair one of the Trust’s key committees and be a member of other committees as determined by the Chair of the Board.

Applicant requirements

This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.