Job summary
Whatever you are looking for in your first or next Non-Executive Director opportunity, you will find it all here for you at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Group Non-Executive Director at MFT you will work collectively with other Group Non-Executive Directors, the Group Chairman, the Group Chief Executive, the Group Executive Directors and, in partnership with the Governors, ensuring compliance with the terms of our license, the Trust's constitution and contractual obligations. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality and safety of healthcare services, application of the principles of corporate governance and standards of clinical governance; for the effective, efficient and economic exercise of the Trust functions.
We would welcome candidates who have operated at a senior/board level with sound proven industry knowledge in Information Technology, in particular implementation of systems in large and complex organisations to help drive some of our digital transformation agenda. Alternatively, we are also keen to attract candidates with a strategic background in Research & Innovation in a commercial environment.
We would also positively support applicants where this opportunity would be your first Non-Executive Director post, providing you with a thorough induction and ongoing support.
Main duties of the job
- First & foremost, a passion for patients with a drive for enhancing our health services across our city & beyond, you will need an appreciation of the diversity of our stakeholder landscape.
- You will have the capability & enthusiasm to support our ambitious vision within the context of significant change, transformation & opportunity, both within the organisation, the region & the wider NHS.
- An inspirational leader who lives our values & behaviours with a commitment to support our compassionate & inclusive culture, you will have the desire, skills, experience & attitude to positively challenge & support.
- Be able to demonstrate a cohesive & collaborative style with the ability to build credible, trusting & honest relationships, you will possess innovation, passion & integrity in abundance.
- An understanding of robust corporate governance will be important & strong experience of developing high level strategy with an effective understanding of health, education, business or commercial environments would also be advantageous.
- Importantly, you will be an impressive collaborator; equipped to support further development of our vital external partnerships.
- Have the available time to fulfil the demands of the role
If our Trust and this role is of interest to you and would like to learn more to see if this is the next and best move in your career, we encourage you to contact us for a conversation in confidence.
About us
MFT is England's largest NHS Trust with a turnover of £2.6bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We're creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 28,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you'll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We've also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We're proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What's more, we're excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Candidate Information Pack
To request a copy of this pack, to arrange a confidential conversation or to find out more and to apply, please contact our Executive Search Partner; Hunter Healthcare; Janice Scanlan via telephone on 07793395116 or via email at JScanlan@Hunter-Healthcare.com.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll need to take time to read the Candidate Essentials Guide that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how we care for you as you care for others. Most importantly, it also contains critical information youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
Candidate Information Pack
To request a copy of this pack, to arrange a confidential conversation or to find out more and to apply, please contact our Executive Search Partner; Hunter Healthcare; Janice Scanlan via telephone on 07793395116 or via email at JScanlan@Hunter-Healthcare.com.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not currently a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. If you are unvaccinated, there is helpful advice and information available by searching on the NHS England website where you can also find out more about how to access the vaccination.
Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, email our team at resourcing@mft.nhs.uk.
Were looking forward to hearing from you!
Person Specification
Background and Experience (please address in your supporting statement)
Essential
- Evidence of success in chosen career with a track record of strategic leadership at Board level within a complex and fast-moving environment.
- Experience of effective leadership working with a wide and complex range of internal and external stakeholders
- Senior level governance experience demonstrating strong strategic planning, financial, risk and performance management
- Experience of leading quality improvement, performance management and cultural change within a complex organisational setting
- Demonstrable commercial and/or political astuteness which will translate into an ability to think and act strategically for the benefit of the Trust
- Experience of holding high levels of accountability
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes (to be addressed at interview)
Essential
- Exceptional leadership skills, engendering respect from others at all levels
- An enthusiastic, enquiring mind, with the confidence to challenge constructively when appropriate and to hold to account
- Commitment to working as a team member
- An effective listener, able to weigh up arguments and summarise for others
- Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
- Analytical and creative, with the ability to be independent in judgement
- Politically astute, effective negotiator, able to grasp relevant issues and understand the relationships between interested parties
- Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance
- Clear understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Group Non-Executive Directors
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues
- Understanding of Foundation Trusts and Governor responsibilities
- Empathy with and commitment to public service values of accountability, openness, probity and equality of opportunity
- Committed to improving healthcare, and supportive of collaboration across the healthcare system in Greater Manchester, in line with the principles and values of MFT
- Ability to effectively represent the Trust to its constituents, patients, partner organisations and regulators
- Knowledge of Manchester, Trafford, and Greater Manchester, and an understanding of local demographics
Person Specification
Background and Experience (please address in your supporting statement)
Essential
- Evidence of success in chosen career with a track record of strategic leadership at Board level within a complex and fast-moving environment.
- Experience of effective leadership working with a wide and complex range of internal and external stakeholders
- Senior level governance experience demonstrating strong strategic planning, financial, risk and performance management
- Experience of leading quality improvement, performance management and cultural change within a complex organisational setting
- Demonstrable commercial and/or political astuteness which will translate into an ability to think and act strategically for the benefit of the Trust
- Experience of holding high levels of accountability
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes (to be addressed at interview)
Essential
- Exceptional leadership skills, engendering respect from others at all levels
- An enthusiastic, enquiring mind, with the confidence to challenge constructively when appropriate and to hold to account
- Commitment to working as a team member
- An effective listener, able to weigh up arguments and summarise for others
- Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and communication skills
- Analytical and creative, with the ability to be independent in judgement
- Politically astute, effective negotiator, able to grasp relevant issues and understand the relationships between interested parties
- Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance
- Clear understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Group Non-Executive Directors
- Understanding of equality and diversity issues
- Understanding of Foundation Trusts and Governor responsibilities
- Empathy with and commitment to public service values of accountability, openness, probity and equality of opportunity
- Committed to improving healthcare, and supportive of collaboration across the healthcare system in Greater Manchester, in line with the principles and values of MFT
- Ability to effectively represent the Trust to its constituents, patients, partner organisations and regulators
- Knowledge of Manchester, Trafford, and Greater Manchester, and an understanding of local demographics
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).
