Non-Executive Director​/Associate Non-Executive Director

Main area Non-Executive Director Contract Fixed term: 3 years (A minimum of three/four days per month) Hours

• Part time
• Other

Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £10,000 - £13,500 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/03/2026 23:59

We are seeking outstandingindividualsto join our Board as a Non-Executive Director and Associate Non-Executive Director’s. Non-Executive Directors bringan independent perspective,support and challenge to help shape the future of the Trust into the next stage in its evolution. We have an ambition to increase diversity at Board level andwould welcome applications from individuals from under-represented groups.

As aDirector, you will work alongside the Chair, other Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors of the Foundation Trust. You will share responsibility with the other Board directors for the success of the organisation.

For information on the job role and person specification please refer to our interactive Candidate Brief

To apply ,
please submita comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.

Please include the names and addresses of referees which cover the most recent six years of employment. Referees will not be approacheduntil the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates.

Please submit via email to
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Your role will be to use your skills and your personal experience to:

• contribute to the development of the Trust’s strategy and business planning processes;
• play your part in ensuring the Trust’s compliance with its regulatoryframework;
• helpensurethatthe
  
  Boardsetschallenginggoalsandobjectivesforhealthservicesandformeetingtargetsfor treatment;
• monitortheperformanceoftheexecutiveteamindeliveringthecorporateobjectives,includingkeytargetssetboth nationally and locally;
• ensurethatthe
  
  Boardalwaysactsinthebestinterestsofpatientsandthewiderpublic,andthatfullaccountistakenof advice received from the Council of Governors;
• ensure that management systems are in place to giveaccurateinformation to the Board including information about patientsafetyandexperience,financialandoperationalperformance,workforceissues,risk management,clinicalqualityand value formoney;
• ensurethatthe
  
  Trustpromotesequalityofopportunityandhumanrightsinthetreatmentofitsstaffandpatients;
• represent the Board at officialoccasions;
• participate in the appointment of the Chief Executive and other executivedirectors.
• participate in Board committees as required.
• support collaboration within the wider Devon and Cornwall system.

• High personal credibility, evidenced through experience of operating at a senior level in an organisation with significant budgets and complexity

• A record of high calibre leadership and delivery, in an executive or non-executive capacity
• High-level organisational and governance skills, including for instance strategic planning, risk management, performance management, service commissioning, service delivery and development, quality management, patient/client representation
• Political acumen – ability to grasp relevant issues underpinned by an understanding of how to develop partnerships and build relationships with other organisations
• Evidence of creative thinking and contributing to innovation

You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.

If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s…