Non-Executive Director; NED

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people.

We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset.

We actively support anti‑racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion so, if you're excited about this job opportunity and you meet our Trust values, but feel unsure about applying, then please get in touch and we will be happy to have a conversation with you.

We are also committed to increasing diversity in the workforce, that is why we actively encourage applications from those groups of people who are currently under‑represented, which include amongst others: people with disabilities; men from all socio‑economic backgrounds; people from diverse ethnic backgrounds; and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Good luck and we hope to hear from you.

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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 an opportunity to contribute to the governance and strategic leadership of a large, complex and values‑led NHS organisation delivering mental health, community and specialist services across the South East and South West.

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.

• 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

We provide 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, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"

Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"

• 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

Oxford Health is interested in hearing from candidates who can bring board‑level expertise in one or more of the following areas:

• People, leadership and culture: Candidates will bring board-level insight into people strategy, leadership development, organisational culture, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and workforce transformation within large, complex organisations. This could include experience in human resources, organisational development or…