Group NED – NHS Governance & Strategy

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Group Non-Executive Director to join the BSW Hospitals Group. The role offers strategic influence across three NHS organisations, delivering independent challenge, governance oversight and support to the executive team to secure safe, high-quality and financially sustainable care for local populations.

We are seeking individuals who can bring strategic insight, independent judgement and a commitment to public service.

Qualifications

• Ability to think strategically and act responsively to government policy.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, sound judgement, integrity, and independence of thought.
• Commitment to public service and improving health outcomes.
• Ability to analyse complex information and ask insightful questions.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Understanding of the challenges facing the NHS and local health systems.
• Ability to be curious, reflective, and willing to challenge constructively.
• Meet the independence criteria for Non-Executive Directors and meet the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement as defined in the Health and Social Care Act 2008.
• Previous NHS experience is welcome but not essential.
• Experience in system partnership working.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive team.
• Ensure safe, high-quality and financially sustainable care.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making across the BSW Hospitals Group.
• Support governance and risk management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Governance

Independent judgement

Collaboration

Public service ethos

Job description

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is inviting applications for a Group Non-Executive Director to join the BSW Hospitals Group. The role offers strategic influence across three NHS organisations, delivering independent challenge, governance oversight and support to the executive team to secure safe, high-quality and financially sustainable care for local populations.

We are seeking individuals who can bring strategic insight, independent judgement and a commitment to public service.