Strategic NHS Non-Executive Board Director

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust; Hampstead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a non-executive director to join its board, bringing extensive board-level and senior leadership experience. The role focuses on strategic direction, governance, and strong relationships with NHS partners and regulators.

The NED will contribute to ensuring high governance standards, cost-conscious leadership, and effective engagement with staff and patients across a large, multi-site NHS organisation.

Qualifications

• Board-level experience in a senior leadership role within the public or private sector.
• Experience leading and transforming a large organisation with a substantial budget.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to deliver financial savings.
• Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Ability to balance short-term priorities with long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Work with board colleagues in setting the strategic direction of the trust and embedding commitments.
• Contribute to effective decision-making and provide support and advice to executive directors.
• Ensure compliance with the provider licence, constitution and applicable legislation.
• Maintain high standards of corporate and clinical governance.
• Act as an ambassador to build relationships with partners in health, research and education sectors.

Skills

Board-level experience

Strategic leadership

Leading large organisation

Financial acumen

Digital transformation

Job description

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a non-executive director to join its board, bringing extensive board-level and senior leadership experience. The role focuses on strategic direction, governance, and strong relationships with NHS partners and regulators.

The NED will contribute to ensuring high governance standards, cost-conscious leadership, and effective engagement with staff and patients across a large, multi-site NHS organisation.