The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Associate Non Executive Director (HR)

The closing date is 07 April 2026

Job summary

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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 NED with people expertise you will become the Chair of the Trust People Committee from October 2026.

Main duties of the job

Specific responsibilities of Associate Non-Executive Directors include the following:

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

Constructively challenge the performance of the Trust, with a specific focus on HR/people matters such as analysis of the Trust staff survey results.

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.

About us

Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the busiest, largest and most successful teaching NHS foundation trusts in the country, with around 16,000 staff and an annual income of £1 billion.

We have a long history of providing high quality care, clinical excellence, and innovation in medical research regionally, nationally and internationally.

Were also proud to be the second largest provider of specialised services in the country. This means we support people with a range of rare and complex medical, surgical and neurological conditions, cancers and genetic orders.

Our staff oversee around 1.84 million patients contacts each year, delivering high standards of healthcare.

We are committed to being an employer of choice offering our staff superb benefits, looking after their wellbeing, and providing access to high-quality education, training, career progression and support which enables them to provide Healthcare at its best with people at our heart.

Date posted

27 March 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,000 a year 4-5 days per month on-site in Newcastle.

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Annualised hours

Reference number

C9317-26-0234

Job locations

Regent Point

Regent Centre

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tyne and Wear

NE3 3HD

Freeman Hospital

Freeman Road

High Heaton

Newcastle Upon Tyne

NE7 7DN

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a NED, you are required to provide independence of thought and constructive challenge as well as support executives and demonstrate commitment to the enduring values of NHS.

Job description

Job responsibilities

As a NED, you are required to provide independence of thought and constructive challenge as well as support executives and demonstrate commitment to the enduring values of NHS.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Essential criteria for the role includes:
Board or senior level people/HR leadership experience gained in a large and complex organisation with experience as a member of a Board Committee.
A qualified HR professional with current professional registration or substantial senior HR leadership experience.
An understanding of and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

Person Specification

Criteria

Essential

Essential criteria for the role includes:
Board or senior level people/HR leadership experience gained in a large and complex organisation with experience as a member of a Board Committee.
A qualified HR professional with current professional registration or substantial senior HR leadership experience.
An understanding of and a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.