Job summary
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivers mental health, learning disability, community health, offender health and forensic services across Nottinghamshire and beyond. Care is delivered from over 123 locations by over 11,000 dedicated colleagues, ranging from community and acute settings to low, medium, and high secure environments - including within the prison estate.
Our current Chair reaches his end of term of office at the end of 2025 and we are therefore looking to appoint our next Chair who will uphold the Trust values and lead our Board of Directors and Council of Governors. You will set the tone for the organisation, shaping a culture of improvement, compassion and openness, leading effective governance whilst securing a long-term vision and strategy for the Trust.
Main duties of the job
The role requires a candidate who will collaborate with system partners, be visible and courageous; someone who understands the systemic nature of inequality - and is ready to listen, challenge and act. The past year has brought unprecedented challenge and scrutiny of the Trust, and in partnership with the Chief Executive, wider Board and the Council of Governors, the Chair will need to be transparent, inclusive and connected to the voices of our communities.
While senior experience in health and care - particularly mental health, community, or forensic services - is highly valuable, we also welcome applications from candidates outside the NHS who can demonstrate strong governance acumen, outstanding leadership credentials, and a deep commitment to the values and principles of the NHS. Prior experience as a Chair or Non-Executive Director is desirable.
About us
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity to help lead one of the most significant improvement journeys in the NHS today and to shape a Trust that listens, learns, and delivers the very best for those it cares for.
At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, we are committed to being a proequity
organisation. We want our leadership to reflect the diversity of
the communities we serve and to benefit from the lived experience,
insight, and innovation that difference brings. We particularly
welcome applications from people who are currently
underrepresented at Board level including those from racially
minoritised backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and those
with lived experience of using our services.
Our recruitment partners are Hunter Healthcare. For an informal conversation, please contact Jenny Adrian by email: jadrian@hunter-healthcare.com or by phone: 07939 250362; or James McLeod by email: jmcleod@hunter-healthcare.com or by phone: 07842 424530.
For further information, please download our information pack here and visit the dedicated microsite here.
Virtual recruitment event
If you would like to hear directly from our Lead Governor, Greg Bradshaw, our Chief Executive, Ifti Majid and recruitment partners, Hunter Healthcare, we are holding an online virtual recruitment event on Tuesday 12 August at 5.15pm. Joining instructions are available from Hunter Healthcare.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Job description
Job responsibilities
This is a unique opportunity to help lead one of the most significant improvement journeys in the NHS today and to shape a Trust that listens, learns, and delivers the very best for those it cares for.
At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, we are committed to being a proequity
organisation. We want our leadership to reflect the diversity of
the communities we serve and to benefit from the lived experience,
insight, and innovation that difference brings. We particularly
welcome applications from people who are currently
underrepresented at Board level including those from racially
minoritised backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and those
with lived experience of using our services.
Our recruitment partners are Hunter Healthcare. For an informal conversation, please contact Jenny Adrian by email: jadrian@hunter-healthcare.com or by phone: 07939 250362; or James McLeod by email: jmcleod@hunter-healthcare.com or by phone: 07842 424530.
For further information, please download our information pack here and visit the dedicated microsite here.
Virtual recruitment event
If you would like to hear directly from our Lead Governor, Greg Bradshaw, our Chief Executive, Ifti Majid and recruitment partners, Hunter Healthcare, we are holding an online virtual recruitment event on Tuesday 12 August at 5.15pm. Joining instructions are available from Hunter Healthcare.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Ability to will collaborate with system partners
Eseential
Essential
- the Chair will need to be transparent, inclusive and connected to the voices of our communities
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Ability to will collaborate with system partners
Eseential
Essential
- the Chair will need to be transparent, inclusive and connected to the voices of our communities
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
