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The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Non-executive Director

The closing date is 30 July 2025

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Job summary

There is a vacancy for a Non-executive Director (NED) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT). This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people served by the Trust.

The best boards are those that reflect the workforce and communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women, people from local black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and people with disabilities, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.

To apply for this role, please download the application pack and sent toengland.chairsandneds@nhs.netquoting reference M3450

Main duties of the job

Applicants will need to have a genuine commitment to patients and the promotion of excellent health care services. You will have senior level experience in the following areas:

  • A financial qualification with a good understanding of NHS financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial management practices.
  • Finance experience ideally gained within an NHS organisation and capacity to Chair the Performance and Finance Committee.
  • Strong track record in system/partnership working across a range of stakeholders.

Applicants should live in or have strong connections with the area served by the Trust.

About us

PAHT was established in April 1995. It is a medium-size hospital with an annual income of circa £429million. It comprises 414 general and acute beds and provides a full range of general acute services, including a 24/7 emergency department, anintensive care unit, a maternity unit, and a level II neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).

The Trust currently employs over 4,000 people and operates outpatient and diagnostic services from the Herts and Essex Hospital in Bishop's Stortford and St Margaret'sHospital in Epping as well as the main site in Harlow. The Breast Unit at St Margaret's Hospital is one of the largest breast cancer clinical trials facilities in Hertfordshire, Essex and North London.

We serve a core population of about 350,000 and is the natural hospital of choice for people living in West Essex and East Hertfordshire, with a core population that is centred on the M11 corridor and the towns of Harlow,Bishop's Stortford and Epping. The extended catchment area (radius of 11 to 13 miles) incorporates a population of up to 500,000 and includes the areas of Hoddesdon, Cheshunt and Broxbourne in Hertfordshire, together with the south of the M25 in Essex.

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,000 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Annualised hours

Reference number

292-7348257-CORP

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

CM20 1DR


Job description

Job responsibilities

As a future NHS leader, the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they meet theNHS leadership competency framework for board members(please see the candidate information pack below for the six domains). The competency domains are aligned toOur NHS People Promise,Our Leadership Wayand theSeven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles).

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a future NHS leader, the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they meet theNHS leadership competency framework for board members(please see the candidate information pack below for the six domains). The competency domains are aligned toOur NHS People Promise,Our Leadership Wayand theSeven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles).

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A financial qualification with a good understanding of NHS financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial management practices.
  • Finance experience ideally gained within an NHS organisation and capacity to Chair the Performance and Finance Committee.
  • Strong track record in system/partnership working across a range of stakeholders
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • A financial qualification with a good understanding of NHS financial regulations, accounting principles, and financial management practices.
  • Finance experience ideally gained within an NHS organisation and capacity to Chair the Performance and Finance Committee.
  • Strong track record in system/partnership working across a range of stakeholders

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

CM20 1DR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

Address

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

CM20 1DR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Chair

Darshana Bawa

n.howard2@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

15 July 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,000 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Annualised hours

Reference number

292-7348257-CORP

Job locations

The Princess Alexandra Hospital

Harlow

CM20 1DR


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