Non-executive Directors

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading ambulance service in the UK is seeking two Non-Executive Directors to join its Board. Ideal candidates are strategic leaders, with one role targeting senior clinicians and another requiring expertise in digital transformation in service delivery. This position offers a remuneration of £13,000 per annum for a commitment of 2-5 days a month, with deadlines for applications set for 9am, 6th October 2025.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in patient safety and clinical governance required for senior clinicians.
• Experience in transforming service delivery utilizing digital technologies required for senior leaders.
• Board-level or equivalent experience in complex, evolving, multi-stakeholder environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent challenge and support to uphold integrity and governance.
• Shape the future of urgent, emergency, and planned care across the North West.
• Ensure the interests of patients and the wellbeing of staff and communities are prioritized.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Clinical governance

Service delivery transformation

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Job description

Overview

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust

Non-executive Directors

Remuneration: £13,000 per annum for a time commitment of 2-5 days a month

Location: North West

Closing date: 9am 6th October 2025

About the organisation

Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and Ofsted, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year Urgent and Emergency Care to those in need of immediate medical treatment, and where necessary, transport to the most appropriate receiving hospital/centre. As the geographically largest Ambulance Service in the UK, our 8000 staff and volunteers in over 300 different roles serve a population of more than 7.5 million people across Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, and part of Derbyshire. Each year we receive approximately 1.4 million 999 calls, respond to just under 1 million emergency incidents, and make more than 1.4 million patient transport journeys for those who require non-emergency transport to and from healthcare appointments. We also deliver the NHS 111 service across the region for people who need medical help or advice, handling around 1.7 million calls every year.

The appointments

We are seeking two values-driven and inspiring Non-Executive Directors to join our engaged and dynamic Board, led by our newly appointed Chair, Julia Mulligan. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of urgent, emergency, and planned care across the North West. Guided by our core values—working together, being at our best, and making a difference—we are committed to delivering compassionate care and improving outcomes and experiences for our people, patients, and communities. As a Non-Executive Director, you will uphold the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance, provide independent challenge and support, and bring a strong commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Role specifics

For one of the roles, we welcome applications from senior clinicians—nurses, allied health professionals, or paramedics—with a proven track record in patient safety and a deep understanding of clinical governance. For the second, we are seeking a senior leader with commercial or public sector strategic experience of transforming service delivery using digital technologies to modernise operations, improve efficiency and effectiveness, and manage risk.

In both appointments, we are looking for strategic leaders with Board-level or equivalent experience, gained in complex, evolving, and multi-stakeholder environments. You will hold the interests of patients and the wellbeing of our staff and communities at the heart of your leadership.

How to apply

To learn more about us and this exceptional role, please visit our dedicated microsite or for a confidential discussion, and details of how to apply, please contact our search partners Will McAlpine on 07554050236 or Emily Smith on 07442440487 / [e-mail] at GatenbySanderson. Closing date for applications: 9am 6th October 2025. Final interviews: w/c 3rd November.
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