Non-Executive Director

As a Board member, you will work alongside Executive and Non-executive Director colleagues to constructively challenge and support the development of strategies, scrutinise the performance of management and satisfy yourself that financial controls and systems for risk management are robust and effective. You will also work closely with the Council of Governors, which is responsible for ensuring the Non-Executive Directors are accountable for the Board of Directors' performance

Skills

We are seeking a compassionate leader with a commitment to patients and the promotion of excellent health care services. Also essential is relevant senior leadership experience in the private, public, or voluntary sector and a good understanding of the workings of the NHS. In considering the balance of skills, experience and knowledge across the Trust Board we are interested in hearing from applicants who have a senior leadership/background in the areas of IT, digital and technology, We would also welcome applicants with backgrounds in one or more of the following areas:

• Innovation
• Education
• Public/Population Health
• Risk Management
  
  

That said, we appreciate that people might have skills or experience which could make a constructive contribution to the Board, but which is not easily matched to our preferred criteria. If you don't obviously fit the specification, but think you have relevant knowledge or aptitudes which could make a real difference, please consider getting in touch.