Associate Non-Executive Director

£13,000 / 3 days per month minimum

At Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFT), we strive to continually innovate and make a positive difference to our community and those working for and with our Trust, with a collective vision to provide outstanding, compassionate care to the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding areas. Rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, NHFT is one of the few Foundation Trusts in the country which offers an integrated provision across all ages including mental health, learning disability, community health and prison health services.

We have an exciting opportunity for one individual to join us as Associate Non-Executive Director. An active participant at Board meetings, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the development of the organisation, ensuring continued performance of the Trust working with its partners to deliver compassionate care and wellbeing for all deliver world-class health and social care and improve wellbeing for our local population.

We are seeking an experienced individual who can bring their insights from delivering high quality services within tight budgetary constraints to our Board discussions. A keen understanding of consumer needs and a passion for driving efficiency through innovative digital solutions would also be helpful.

Ideal candidates will possess board experience, whether as an Executive or Non-Executive Director, and will thrive in complex environments. Your proven ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders will showcase your versatile communication skills.

We are looking for someone who can think beyond organisational boundaries and embodies the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, ensuring excellence in quality, governance, and accountability.

NHFT celebrates multiple points of view, and we believe diversity drives innovation. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a track record in driving Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion related issues, together with the ability to demonstrate how you have challenged discrimination and inequality. You must evidence your ability to influence and persuade others, be committed to working as a team member and possess the motivation to improve NHS performance.

For more information on the roles, please head to https://andersonquigley.com/aned-northamptonshire/

For an informal discussion about your possible suitability please call our recruitment advisors:

Helene Usherwood, Senior Partner at Anderson Quigley
07719 322 669 / helene.usherwood@andersonquigley.com

Elyse Turner-Pearce, Consultant
07808 648 559/ elyse.turner-pearce@andersonquigley.com

CLOSING DATE FOR ALL APPLICATIONS: Friday 25 April 2025
Final panel interviews are due to be held on w/c Monday 09 or 16 June 2025, via Teams. TBC.