Non-Executive & Associate Non-Executive Directors

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors and one Associate Non-Executive Director. These roles are pivotal in leading the Trust's improvement journey and enhancing healthcare services. Candidates should possess senior-level NHS experience, strategic thinking, and strong communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to influence healthcare delivery in a high-performing Trust.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable track record of success in leadership roles.
• Experience in tackling health inequalities or digital expertise is a plus.
• Ability to analyse complex information.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Trust's improvement journey.
• Support the delivery of the Trust's strategy.
• Provide governance and oversight as Non-Executive Directors.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Political astuteness

Education

Experience in NHS at senior level

Understanding of Non-Executive Director role

Job description

Join our vigorous and forward-thinking Board of Directors at HDFT

Following a number of changes on its Board of Directors, the Trust is looking to appoint to three vital roles to help lead the Trust's continuing improvement journey and help support the delivery of the Trust's Strategy to further improve on the high quality healthcare service we provide.

We are seeking two Non-Executive Directors to join our Board. In order to provide the right balance and skill mix to our existing Board, we seek at least one individual with Medical Experience and would particularly welcome the second individual to have Clinical Experience. The individuals should have worked at a senior level in the NHS, ideally with Board-level or equivalent expertise in an expanding and complex enterprise.

We are also seeking an Associate Non-Executive to join our Board. We would particularly welcome applications from those with experience in tackling health inequalities, Research and Innovation or Digital expertise - working at a senior level in the NHS or in a field which would complement that of our existing Board of Directors.

These are exciting roles in a vibrant environment, providing the opportunity to be at the forefront of new thinking in today’s NHS. The time commitment for the Non-Exec Roles is on average 5 days per month and the posts will attract remuneration at the rate of £13,261 per annum. The time commitment for the Associate Non-Exec role is on average 2-3 days per month and the post will attract remuneration at the rate of c£7,000 per annum.

Prospective applicants' experience should include a demonstrable track record of success and an understanding of, and commitment to, values of accountability, probity, openness and equality of opportunity. You will be a strategic thinker and experienced in leading and delivering complex organisational change. You will have excellent communication and listening skills, as well as being commercially and politically astute. An understanding of the role of Non-Executive Directors is essential, as is an ability to analyse complex information and an appreciation of the emerging context for the NHS.

High-performing Foundation Trust seeks to appoint two Non-Executive Directors and one Associate Non-Executive Director to help continue to lead its improvement journey.

Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust is a high-performing organisation rated “Good” overall and “Outstanding” for Care by the Care Quality Commission. The Trust exists to serve two groups: the patients who we care for in our hospitals and community services in Harrogate and District, and wider North Yorkshire; and the children and young people who we support through our Children’s Public Health Services across large parts of the North East and Yorkshire. Our Strategy makes it clear that our patients and children always come first.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Rachel Hewson Job title: Corporate Affairs Team Leader Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 01423 553470

Planned Recruitment Timeline

The Trust is looking to appoint to all three roles as soon as possible, with the intended timelines for recruitment set out below:

Applications close: 11th June 2025

Issue of invitations to interview: 23rd June 2025

Focus Groups and Interviews: W/c 28th July and 4th August 2025.

For further information please contact: Corporate Affairs Office – [e-mail] or Kate Southgate - Company Secretary - [e-mail]