Non-Executive Director; NED Designate Chair Quality Committee

Position Overview

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is partnering with Nurole to appoint a Non‑Executive Director who will become Chair of the Quality Committee from April 2026. This part‑time role (approximately 3 days per month) offers an opportunity to shape quality, safety and patient experience across a large and complex NHS organisation.

As a Non‑Executive Director, you will share collective responsibility for the leadership, performance and governance of the Trust, working with executive and non‑executive colleagues. You will provide independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic support to ensure safe, effective and compassionate care.

As Chair of the Quality Committee, you will lead the Board’s assurance on quality, safety and clinical governance, overseeing continuous improvement and learning. You will work closely with executive leaders to embed quality considerations throughout strategy, operational delivery and system partnerships.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Individual and Trust wide learning and development
• 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
• NHS Discount
• Pension scheme
• Lease car scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
• Staff networking and support groups

Our vision: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our values: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

We provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and homes, as close to home as possible.

For an informal conversation or other queries, please contact Mark Bate, Head of Healthcare, Nurole, at  or . For further details or informal visits:
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Mark Bate at Nurole,

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Head of Healthcare, Nurole, Email address:  Telephone number: .