Non-Executive Director (NED)

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent university hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking a Non-Executive Director to contribute to its strategic development and uphold governance at the Board of Directors. The role requires extensive experience in leadership, ideally in finance and business transformation. Offering a flexible commitment of 3-4 days per month and a compensation of £13,000 per annum, this is a unique opportunity to influence the future of patient care. Applications are open until 31 October 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership or consultancy, preferably at board or strategic level.
• Background in finance, business transformation, and change management.

Responsibilities

• Support setting the strategic direction and governance at board level.
• Foster relationships in the boardroom and ensure best interests of service users are upheld.
• Contribute to achieving performance targets and governance requirements.

Skills

Independent governance

Financial knowledge

Business transformation

Change management

Job description

Overview

Non Executive Director - Fixed Term

Department: Board of Directors

Banding: £13,000 per annum

Hours: 3-4 days per month, flexible working will be considered.

We are now seeking to recruit a Non-Executive Director to join the Trust Board of Directors and drive forward the Trust’s strategic development. Working closely with the Trust Board Chair, you will have a strong commitment to the principles of the NHS and provide strategic direction, leadership, and challenge at the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities

• Support and contribute to setting the strategic direction of the Trust and provide independent governance and challenge at board level.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity and probity and foster good relations within the boardroom.
• Participate in the Board and, where appointed, in sub-committees of the Board of Directors; take on the role of committee chair if appointed.
• Ensure the Board acts in the best interests of service users, patients, the community, and the wider public.
• Bring an independent perspective, with knowledge or skills relevant to finance, business transformation and change management, and contribute to achieving performance targets and governance requirements set by the Trust and external bodies (e.g., commissioners, NHS Improvement, Care Quality Commission).
• Support the Trust in meeting quality of care standards and contribute to continuous improvement in services.

Qualifications / Experience

You will have held senior leadership or consultancy positions in either the public or private sector, preferably operating at board or strategic level. Applications are actively sought from individuals with a finance, business transformation and change management background who are committed to contributing to excellent standards of care and quality improvement within the Trust.

How to Apply

Applications should only be sent via email to the Trust Secretary: [e-mail] by midnight on 31 October 2025. Applications must not be sent via the website or TRAC portal.

Interview date: week commencing 17 November 2025.

About Milton Keynes University Hospital

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a “Good” rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium-sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. We are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities. We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services, including the Radiotherapy Centre opened in January 2025, neonatology, specialist surgical care, diagnostics, and the Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. Further investment includes Oak Wards and the Women and Children’s Centre opening by 2030.

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Contact

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Oluwakemi Olayiwola
Job title: Trust Secretary
Email address: [e-mail]