Non-Executive Director

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading NHS Foundation Trust in Stafford is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join its Board. The role requires strong financial acumen, experience in complex organizations, and a commitment to equity and community service. Successful candidates will ensure effective governance, accountability, and sound stewardship of public funds while contributing to the Trust's mission of improving outcomes for the communities served. If you share these values and are passionate about making a difference, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen or qualification required.
• Experience in large, complex organization dynamics.
• Background in partnership-rich sectors is advantageous.
• Commitment to equity and community service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure strong governance and scrutiny.
• Hold accountability to communities through governors.
• Manage public funds responsibly.
• Provide independent oversight and challenge.

Skills

Strong financial acumen

Understanding of complex organisations

Experience in social care or local government

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Passion for community improvement

Education

Financial qualification

Job description

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.

MPFT’s 10,000 colleagues deliver a diverse portfolio of local,regionaland national services -from physical health and mental health care,to specialist perinatal services, eating disorders, forensics, sexual health, and healthcare in justice settings. We are proud to be recognised nationally for innovation, partnership working and high-quality, compassionate care.

At MPFT, we are United in our Uniqueness. We are committed to building an inclusive Board that brings a wide range of perspectives,experiencesand challenge. Every voice strengthens our decisions and the impact we make for the people and communities we serve.

We are now seeking a new Non-Executive Director to join our established and high-performing Board. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are financially qualified or have substantial financial leadership experience gained in complex, highly regulated, customer-focused environments.

The Role of a NED at MPFT

As an NHS Foundation Trust, our Non-Executive Directors play a vital role in ensuring:

• Strong and effective governance

• Robust scrutiny of quality,financeand performance

• Accountability to our members and communities through the Council of Governors

• Sound stewardship of public money

NED's bring independence, constructivechallengeand assurance, helping us balance quality, operational delivery and financial sustainability whileremainingfocused on our purpose:making life better for the people we serve.

Whowe’relooking for

We invite applications from experienced NEDs and those seeking their first board role as a NED. We areseekingto recruit and individual who:

• Bring strong financial acumen or financial qualification

• Understand the dynamics and pressures of large, complex organisations

• Have experience in partnership-rich sectors such as social care, local government, education, voluntary and community services, or primary care

• Are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion and improving outcomes

• Share a passion for the communities MPFT serves and the difference our services make

If you share our values and want to contribute to a Trust that is ambitious,compassionateand continually improving, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To find out more:

contact our Chair Jackie Small at [e-mail], or alternatively ourDirectoror Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary at [e-mail].

To apply for the role, please visit: Job vacancy:Non ExecutiveDirector, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust, Stafford | trac.jobs