Non- Executive Director

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking two passionate Non-Executive Directors to join their dynamic Board. This pivotal role offers the chance to influence healthcare in Swindon and Wiltshire, ensuring the organization meets its strategic goals and delivers high-quality services. Ideal candidates will have board-level experience and a strong background in leadership and change management. Join a team dedicated to improving patient care and making a real impact in the community. This is a unique opportunity to gain valuable board experience while contributing to the future of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Eligible for NHS Foundation Trust membership.
• Board-level experience in large, complex organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership aligning Trust's direction with government policy.
• Ensure high-quality services and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Cultural Change Management

High-Level Accountability

Project Management

Education

NHS Foundation Trust Membership

Job description

Job Summary

Non-Executive Director

Are you an experienced professional looking to make a real impact on healthcare in Swindon and Wiltshire? Would you like to gain valuable Board-level experience and skills?

We are seeking two passionate and experienced professionals to add value to our progressive and dynamic Board as Non-Executive Directors. We are looking for individuals with expertise and experience in the following sectors:

• Clinical, Legal, Strategic, Equality, and Diversity

This role is integral to our organisation and will work collaboratively with the Trust's Non-Executive Directors, Chair, and CEO to ensure high-quality services for our patients and a culture of continuous improvement.

Main duties of the job

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is led by a Board of Directors responsible for providing leadership, setting strategic direction, and ensuring management capacity and capability within a framework of prudent controls.

As a Non-Executive Director, you will monitor and manage performance, safeguard values, and ensure the organisation meets its obligations to stakeholders.

Non-Executive Directors are accountable to the Chairman of the Trust, who also chairs the Council of Governors. The Council has specific responsibilities, including the appointment of NEDs.

In late summer 2024, GWH, RUH, and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trusts will form a group to enhance collaboration, improve quality and access, and transform services for the future.

About Us

The Great Western Hospital serves Swindon and surrounding areas with a catchment population of 233,000. It offers emergency care, elective surgery, paediatrics, maternity, outpatient services, diagnostics, and end-of-life care. Recently, it opened a new Emergency Department and Children's Emergency Unit.

With 5,100 staff delivering over 50 clinical services and a turnover of £505 million, we are an ambitious organisation focused on safety, quality, and patient experience.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups, to help us make a positive impact.

For more details and how to apply, contact Ryan Jary or Arie Peursum at [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Providing leadership and ensuring the Trust's strategic direction aligns with government policy, Trust strategy, the Annual Plan, and NHS Improvement standards. Ensuring high-quality services and a culture of continuous improvement.

Please see the attached full job description for more details.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential):

• Eligible to be a member of the NHS Foundation Trust.
• Meet independence criteria for Non-Executive Directors and the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement as per the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Experience (Essential):

• Board-level experience in a large, complex organisation.
• Experience of high-level accountability.
• Experience leading or managing cultural change.
• Experience managing major projects.
• Sufficient time to fulfill the role.

Desirable:

• Reputation for commercial expertise in private or public sectors.

Additional Information

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check and the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Applications requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further details are available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.