Non Executive Director | The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

We acknowledge that we are living in very challenging times for the NHS both locally and nationally. Our Trust has much work to do to improve our performance and services and respond to the findings of our most recent CQC inspection report, and we now have an opportunity to appoint a new Non-Executive Director (NED) with clinical expertise to join our Board. The role of the NEDs is to support the Board of Directors in providing an independent view on the Trust's strategy, to oversee implementation of national strategies and regulatory compliance, and to work collaboratively with our Council of Governors. In addition, as a NED with clinical expertise you will be involved in the work of the Trust Quality Committee., This post is subject to the rehabilitation of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Due to the seniority of post, appropriate checks relevant to the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement will also be undertaken.

• Recent experience of operating at Board level;


• Previous experience as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or allied health professional, within the NHS or private healthcare;


• Clinical governance experience, including knowledge of clinical governance frameworks used to improve quality of care for patients and ensure full accountability;


• Effective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable; and


• A strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders.


In order to complement the Board of Directors, skills in one or more of the following areas would also be desirable:

• Experience of operating in complex systems and/or challenging environments.


• Previous experience of/knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework.


As a NED, you are required to provide independence of thought and constructive challenge as well as support executives and demonstrate commitment to the enduring values of NHS., Disability Confident
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The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing healthcare at its best, with people at our heart. We have over 2 million patient contacts each year in our main hospitals, making us one of the biggest providers of specialist care in the UK, and we serve people from across the whole of the North East, North Cumbria and beyond. We are continuing our journey for system's plans for greater collaboration to develop, enhance and improve clinical pathways resulting in better patient experience and outcomes.

We are interested not just in your professional qualifications; we are interested in the difference and insights your knowledge, expertise from your background, experience, training or career progression will bring to Board discussions and how they will contribute to the effective governance and diversity of the Trust Board.

The remuneration is £15,000 per annum with a time commitment of around 4-5 days per month.