Non Executive Director

Job summary

Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to dhcft.boardsecretariat@nhs.net. Please do not apply via NHS jobs or Trac jobs.

Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, learning disability and autism services across Derby and Derbyshire, alongside services for children and young people. We also offer a range of specialist services including substance misuse, gambling harms and eating disorders services. We have a strong organisational identity and are very proud of our values-led approach to healthcare.

We are now seeking a values-led Non Executive Director to add to the skills and experiences of our diverse Board and our dedicated Council of Governors. We require someone who is comfortable engaging with staff and service users and supporting our role as a shaper of successful integrated care - working with partners across Derbyshire and the wider East Midlands to improve the lives of our population. We are a central partner in Derbyshire's Integrated Care System 'Joined up Care Derbyshire', working to provide the best care and services as efficiently and effectively as possible.

We are keen to appoint a Non-Executive Director who brings senior experience inHealth and Social Care Integrationwith that connectedexperience in public health /population health.Alsoa track record in leading transformation through quality improvement,ideally digital transformation.

Main duties of the job

Sharing our focus on cultural development, you will be an authentic collaborator and communicator who will quickly build credibility and create high aspiration in our dedicated staff, Governors, partners, service users, carers and the diverse populations we serve. Promoting the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance you will offer informed and independent challenge, as well as a high degree of support to our Board.

Your proactive and progressive approach will enable us to work across organisational boundaries and continue to raise the profile of our services, services users and carers on a local, regional and national platform.

This is a unique opportunity to directly impact on reducing health inequalities and to work with an inclusive Board who value diversity and difference.

About us

Rated 'Good' by the CQC, our vision is to make a positive difference in people's lives through improving their health and well-being. Nationally recognised for our innovative inclusion initiatives, we are committed to ensuring equality, diversity, inclusion, and human rights are central to the way we deliver outstanding healthcare services to our service users and how we support and empower our staff.

Reflecting our desire to increase the diversity of our Board, we would welcome applications from colleagues from underrepresented groups.

For more information please download the candidate information pack.