Non Executive Director

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare trust in the United Kingdom seeks experienced individuals for governance roles. Your responsibilities will include supporting executive leadership, contributing to strategic development, and ensuring robust governance. This position emphasizes financial leadership and a commitment to diverse representation within the Board. Join us in making a significant impact on local healthcare communities.

Qualifications

• Financially qualified or substantial financial leadership experience in complex environments.
• Strong commitment to inclusive and diverse governance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trust Chair and Executive Directors in promoting the Foundation's values.
• Contribute to strategy development and performance scrutiny.
• Participate in the appraisal and appointment of Executive Directors.

Skills

Financial leadership experience

Commitment to inclusive governance

Job description

Role Responsibilities

• Support the Trust Chair, Chief Executive and Executive Directors in promoting the Foundation Trust's values;
• Support a positive culture throughout the Foundation Trust and adopt behaviours in the boardroom and elsewhere that exemplify the corporate culture;
• Contribute to the development of strategy;
• Constructively challenge the decisions of the Board and ensure that appropriate challenge is made;
• Scrutinise the performance of the executive management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and ensure that any required action is taken;
• Satisfy themselves as to the integrity of clinical, financial, and other information;
• Satisfy themselves that clinical quality controls, financial and systems of risk management and governance are sound and that they are used;
• Commission and use external advice as necessary;
• Ensure that they receive adequate information in the form that they specify and monitor the reporting of performance;
• Determine appropriate levels of remuneration of Executive Directors;
• Participate in the appraisal of Executive Directors, their fellow Non-Executive Directors and the Chair;
• Appoint the Chief Executive (subject to approval by the Council of Governors);
• Appoint other Executive Directors;
• Remove Executive Directors when necessary.

Join an award‑winning, values‑driven NHS Foundation Trust that is shaping the future of mental health, community, learning disability and social care services across our region and beyond.

About the Trust

MPFT has around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke‑on‑Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.

Qualifications

• Financially qualified or have substantial financial leadership experience gained in complex, highly regulated, customer‑focused environments;
• Strong commitment to inclusive and diverse governance.

We particularly welcome applications from individuals who bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and challenge to the Board. Join us and help improve life for our local communities.