Non Executive Director

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Stafford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An NHS Foundation Trust located in Stafford seeks a new Non-Executive Director to join its established board. The ideal candidate will have substantial financial leadership experience, a strong understanding of complex organizations, and be committed to equity and inclusion. Applicants will contribute to high governance standards and the strategic direction of healthcare services aimed at improving community outcomes. This role is pivotal in ensuring accountability and public money stewardship. Closing date for applications is 12 January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trust Chair and promote values.
• Contribute to strategy development.
• Scrutinise performance of executive management.
• Ensure governance and risk systems are sound.

Skills

Financial leadership experience

Understanding of complex organizations

Commitment to equity and diversity

Experience in partnership-rich sectors

Job description

Go back Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Non Executive Director

The closing date is 12 January 2026

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn

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, regional and 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, experiences and 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.

Main duties of the job

Non-Executive Directors have a responsibility to:

• 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 ensuring 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 to monitor the reporting of performance.
• Determining appropriate levels of remuneration of Executive Directors;
• Participating in the appraisal of Executive Directors, their fellow Non-Executive Directors and the Chair;
• Appointing the Chief Executive (subject to approval by the Council of Governors);
• Appointing other Executive Directors;
• Where necessary, removing Executive Directors; and
• Succession planning for key executive posts.

About us

Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.

We have 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.

We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.

We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.

Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications

Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.

Job responsibilities

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, finance and performance
• Accountability to our members and communities through the Council of Governors
• Sound stewardship of public money

NEDs bring independence, constructive challenge and assurance, helping us balance quality, operational delivery and financial sustainability while remaining focused on our purpose: making life better for the people we serve.

Who we are looking for

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

• 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, compassionate and continually improving, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Closing date: 12 January 2026

Stakeholder panels: 3 February 2026

Final interviews: 4 February 2026

To find out more: contact our Chair Jackie Small at [e-mail], or alternatively our Director or Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary at [e-mail].

Person Specification

Qualifications

Experience

• Setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation
• Providing robust governance and assurance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust