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The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Non-Executive Director

The closing date is 05 May 2026

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Job summary

The role of a Trust NED is to support the Board of Directors in providing an independent view on the Trusts strategy, to oversee implementation of national strategies and regulatory compliance, and to work collaboratively with our Council of Governors. In addition, as a NEDyou will become a member of the committees of the Board.

Specific responsibilities of this Non-Executive Directorroleinclude the following:

  • Participation in the work of the Board of Directors and to contribute to the development of the Trusts strategy.

  • Ensuring that the highest standards of corporate and clinical governance are maintained.

  • Constructively challenge the performance of the Trust, with a specific focus on clinical governance frameworks used to improve quality of care for patients.

  • Engage regularly with the Council of Governors and ensure the Trust is accountable to its membership via the Council of Governors.

  • Prepare for, attend, and contribute to Board of Directors' meetings, Committees of the Board as agreed with the Chair, Council of Governors' meetings, and Board.

Main duties of the job

As a NED, youare required toprovide independence of thought and constructive challenge as well as support executives anddemonstratecommitment to the enduring values of NHS

Essential criteria for the roleincludes:

  • Recent Board or senior level leadership experience gained in a large and complex organisation with experience as a member of a Board Committee.

  • Effective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable.

  • A strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders

  • Demonstrable commitment to equality, inclusion and reducing health and racial inequalities.

About us

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust is one of the UK's leading cancer centres providing highly specialist cancer care to a population of 2.4m people across Cheshire and Merseyside, and the surrounding areas, including North Wales and the Isle of Man.

Our vision is to not only maintain this level of commitment to excellence but to work with our academic and healthcare partners across the region to ensure care, treatment and patient outcomes continuously improve in the future. We are very proud of all our expert and loyal staff and we welcome people who share the collective aim of delivering excellence in everything that we do.

Our values represent who we are and what we believe in. They define how we act to deliver the best possible care for our patients and shape The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre as a great place to work.

We are -

  • Kind
  • Empowered
  • Responsible
  • Inclusive

Vision, mission and values :: The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,675 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

158-26-011-EXE

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - The Spine

Liverpool

L7 3FA


Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates interested in this critical post should download the Recruitment Pack for further details and how to apply.

Candidates should apply for this role by completing an application form and providing a CV also.

Confidential conversations with the Chair, Kathy Doran, are welcome. Please contactL.fazakerley@nhs.net to arrange.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Candidates interested in this critical post should download the Recruitment Pack for further details and how to apply.

Candidates should apply for this role by completing an application form and providing a CV also.

Confidential conversations with the Chair, Kathy Doran, are welcome. Please contactL.fazakerley@nhs.net to arrange.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive, senior-level (ideally Board-level) experience in complex organisations.
  • Evidence of professional and personal development at senior management level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of involvement in corporate governance and risk issues in an active or advisory capacity
  • Experience of strategic planning and decision making
  • Knowledge of effective governance and assurance frameworks
  • Evidence of proven involvement in helping to influence change and improvement in an organisation
  • Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director would be helpful but not essential

Desirable

  • Previous experience of organisational development and cultural change in the public or private sector is desirable but not essential

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contribution at Board level in a complex organisation
  • Evidence of advanced analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a variety of leadership skills in complex situations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide robust challenge in a Board setting
  • Familiarity with current political, legal and business developments that impact on governance and risk in the NHS
  • Demonstrable commitment to equality, inclusion and reducing health and racial inequalities

The Nolan Principles - The Seven Principles of Public Life

Essential

  • Show commitment to the values of the Trust and to the Seven Principles of Public Life, as drawn up by the Committee on Standards in Public Life
Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

Essential

  • Evidence of extensive, senior-level (ideally Board-level) experience in complex organisations.
  • Evidence of professional and personal development at senior management level

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

  • Experience of involvement in corporate governance and risk issues in an active or advisory capacity
  • Experience of strategic planning and decision making
  • Knowledge of effective governance and assurance frameworks
  • Evidence of proven involvement in helping to influence change and improvement in an organisation
  • Previous experience as a Non-Executive Director would be helpful but not essential

Desirable

  • Previous experience of organisational development and cultural change in the public or private sector is desirable but not essential

Skills and Abilities

Essential

  • Evidence of ability to make significant and successful contribution at Board level in a complex organisation
  • Evidence of advanced analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to demonstrate a variety of leadership skills in complex situations
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to provide robust challenge in a Board setting
  • Familiarity with current political, legal and business developments that impact on governance and risk in the NHS
  • Demonstrable commitment to equality, inclusion and reducing health and racial inequalities

The Nolan Principles - The Seven Principles of Public Life

Essential

  • Show commitment to the values of the Trust and to the Seven Principles of Public Life, as drawn up by the Committee on Standards in Public Life

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - The Spine

Liverpool

L7 3FA


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHSFT

Address

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - The Spine

Liverpool

L7 3FA


Employer's website

https://www.clatterbridgecc.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chair

Kathy Doran

L.fazakerley@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

10 April 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,675 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

158-26-011-EXE

Job locations

The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre - The Spine

Liverpool

L7 3FA


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