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Non-Executive Director (NED)

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Government & Politics
    Healthcare
  • Oxford

AI generated summary

  • You should have a strong skill set to support board performance, culture, and sustainability, with an ability to provide independent oversight and strategic support, working part-time (3 days/month).
  • You will foster a culture of openness, collaborate on governance, contribute to strategy and performance discussions, and engage with health and care partners as an ambassador for the Trust.

Requirements

  • Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an additional Non-Executive Director to strengthen the breadth and depth of skills around the Board table.
  • This is a part-time role, approximately 3 days per month.
  • As a Non-Executive Director, the post-holder will share collective responsibility for the performance, culture and long-term sustainability of the Trust, providing independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic support to the executive team.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement across the Trust
  • Working collaboratively with executive leaders, clinicians and governors to strengthen quality governance
  • Contributing fully to Board discussions on strategy, performance, risk and sustainability
  • Acting as an ambassador for the Trust, engaging with partners across the health and care system, including integrated care systems, local authorities, the voluntary sector and academic partners

FAQs

What is the role of a Non-Executive Director at Oxford Health?

The Non-Executive Director will provide independent oversight, constructive challenge, and strategic support to the executive team, contributing to governance and strategic leadership in the organization.

How many days per month does the Non-Executive Director role require?

The role is part-time, requiring approximately 3 days per month.

What are some key responsibilities of the Non-Executive Director?

Key responsibilities include supporting a culture of openness and continuous improvement, collaborating with executive leaders and clinicians on quality governance, participating in Board discussions on strategy and performance, and acting as an ambassador for the Trust.

What geographical areas does Oxford Health serve?

Oxford Health provides services across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath, and North East Somerset.

What are the core values of Oxford Health?

The core values of Oxford Health are "Caring, safe and excellent."

What benefits are offered to Non-Executive Directors at Oxford Health?

Benefits include excellent career progression opportunities, learning and development, 27 days of annual leave (rising to 33 days with continuous service), NHS discounts, a pension scheme, and access to various support programs.

Who can be contacted for informal conversations or inquiries regarding the role?

Mark Bate at Nurole can be contacted for informal conversations or inquiries, via email at mark.bate@nurole.com or by phone at 07535678656.

Is this position suitable for individuals with other commitments?

Yes, as a part-time role requiring approximately 3 days per month, it is suitable for individuals with other commitments.

Are there opportunities for professional development within this role?

Yes, there are opportunities for individual and Trust-wide learning and development as part of the role.

Is experience in healthcare necessary for this position?

While specific experience in healthcare may be beneficial, the role focuses on governance and strategic leadership, and diverse professional backgrounds are encouraged to strengthen the Board.

Providing mental and community health services to a population of 2.5 million people across Bucks, Oxon, Wilts and BaNES

Science & Healthcare
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees
2011
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust (OHFT) provides physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible. As a leading teaching, training and research trust, we have close links to Oxford and Oxford Brookes universities. We are part of the Oxford Academic Health Science Centre, working closely with our university colleagues to translate their findings into clinical care as quickly as possible, enabling people using our services to benefit from the latest advances in healthcare. In Oxfordshire we are the main provider of community health services and deliver these in a range of community and inpatient settings, including eight community hospitals. Our mental health teams provide a range of specialist healthcare in the community and from inpatient settings across the geographic areas of Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Swindon, Bath and North East Somerset (BaNES). We also provide a range of specialised health services that include forensic mental health and eating disorder services across a wider geographic area including support for patients in Berkshire and from Wales.