Associate Non-Executive Director - Fixed Term

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS Trust in England is looking for an Associate Non-Executive Director to join the Board of Directors. The role involves strategic direction, governance, and ensuring the best interests of patients and the community. Ideal candidates have senior leadership or consultancy experience in fields such as clinical services, health technology, and organisational development. This is an excellent opportunity to impact patient care and grow your career.

Qualifications

• Experience operating at board or strategic level.
• Knowledge in urgent and emergency care context is preferred.
• Background in social care and local authority services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction of the Trust.
• Ensure effective governance and compliance.
• Participate in Board subcommittees.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Consultancy experience

Expertise in clinical services

Health and care technology

Transformational change projects

Workforce and organisational development

Job description

We are now seeking to recruit an Associate Non-Executive Director to join the Trust Board of Directors and drive forward the Trust's strategic development. Working closely with the Trust Board Chair, you will have a strong commitment to the principles of the NHS and provide strategic direction, leadership, and challenge at the Board of Directors.

Non-executive directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors play a crucial role in bringing independent perspectives to the boardroom, in addition to any specific knowledge and skills they may have. Non-executive directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors have a duty to uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity and to foster good relations in the boardroom.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contribute to setting the strategic direction
• Effectively participate in the Board, ensuring effective governance and compliance
• Meet performance targets required by the Trust and other external partners
• Participate fully as members of sub committees of the Board of Directors

Associate Non-Executive Directors will work with the Non-Executive Directors to ensure that the Board acts in the best interests of service users, patients, the community and wider public. You will be a member of a unitary board.

We are seeking applicants with senior leadership or consultancy experience in the public or private sector, preferably operating at board or strategic level, with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• Clinical services (urgent and emergency care context)
• Social care and local authority services
• Voluntary/charitable sector services
• Health and care technology
• Transformational change projects
• Workforce, workplace culture and organisational development

Milton Keynes University Hospital is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a 'Good' rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

We provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services, including a state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre and a wide range of diagnostics.

Further investment is underway, including the construction of Oak Wards and the recently approved Women and Children's Centre.