Non Executive Director | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Camberley; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A large NHS organization is seeking a Non-Executive Director focused on digital transformation and emerging technologies, including AI. The role requires strategic insight and strong leadership abilities, with a commitment to equality and inclusion. Responsibilities include contributing to the Trust’s strategy, supporting decision-making at Board level, and ensuring quality governance. This position offers comprehensive induction and ongoing development opportunities, making it suitable for those new to the NHS Board level.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Mentoring or Board buddy

Access to NHS NED networks

Qualifications

• Strategic or senior-level experience in a complex environment.
• Insight into digital transformation or technology-enabled change.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge positively.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s strategy.
• Support effective decision-making at Board level.
• Provide assurance on quality, governance, and financial sustainability.

Skills

Strategic insight

Strong interpersonal skills

Commitment to equality and inclusion

Confidence to challenge positively

Job description

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding individual to join our Board as a Non‑Executive Director, with a focus on digital transformation, data and emerging technologies, including AI.

This is a pivotal time for the Trust. Alongside rising demand, financial pressures and system‑wide change, we have a significant opportunity to harness digital innovation to improve patient outcomes, staff experience and how we work across our health system. We are looking for someone who brings strategic insight, strong values and inclusive leadership, and who is motivated by making a difference for patients, staff and communities.

You do not need previous NHS or Board experience to apply. This may be your first Non‑Executive Director role. What matters most is your ability to think strategically, challenge constructively, and bring fresh perspective. A comprehensive induction, mentoring and ongoing development will be provided to support you in the role.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s strategy, business plan and corporate objectives
• Support effective decision‑making and high‑quality debate at Board level
• Provide assurance on quality, governance, risk management and financial sustainability
• Support oversight of digital transformation, data and technology‑enabled change, including the responsible use of AI
• Champion the Trust’s values, inclusive behaviours and commitment to staff wellbeing
• Act as an ambassador for the Trust and support relationships with Governors and system partners

Qualifications and Experience

• Strategic or senior‑level experience in a complex environment
• Insight into digital transformation or technology‑enabled change
• Strong interpersonal skills with the confidence to challenge positively
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and values‑led leadership
• An interest in healthcare and public service

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is a large and diverse NHS organisation serving a population of over one million people across Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire. We provide a wide range of acute, community and specialist services from our hospital sites at Frimley Park, Wexham Park and Heatherwood, alongside an expanding network of community and diagnostic facilities.

As an anchor organisation, we play an active role in supporting local employment, skills development and inclusive growth. We work closely with partners across the Integrated Care System (ICS) to improve population health and reduce inequalities, while investing in digital transformation, modern estates and our workforce, including a state‑of‑the‑art Electronic Patient Record and participation in the New Hospital Programme.

At Frimley Health, our people are our greatest strength. Our Board is committed to creating an inclusive, compassionate culture where our values and behaviours are lived every day and where colleagues feel supported to deliver outstanding care.

Support for the Director

• A comprehensive induction programme
• Mentoring or a Board buddy
• Ongoing development and access to NHS NED networks

This advert closes on Thursday 29 Jan 2026.