Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Non Executive Director

The closing date is 01 March 2026

Job summary

We are seeking outstanding individuals to join our Board as a Non-Executive Directors. Non-Executive Directors will bringan independent perspective, support and challenge to help shape the future of the Trust into the next stage in itsevolution. We have an ambition to increase diversity at Board level and would welcome applications from individuals fromunder-represented groups.

Main duties of the job

As a Non-Executive Director, you will work alongside the Chair, other Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors ofthe Foundation Trust. You will share responsibility with the other Board directors for the success of the organisation.

About us

We are delighted to offer a wide range of benefits to employees including:

  • Cycle to Work
  • Travel Scheme
  • Childcare Vouchers with Salary Sacrifice
  • Onsite Nursery
  • Buying and Selling Annual Leave
  • Car Leasing
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Health and Wellbeing
  • Extensive Reward Scheme
  • Counselling Service
  • Financial packages including Vivup and Wagestream
  • Staff Networks, Enable, Rainbow, Gender, Race Equality Ecoaware & Admin Network.

Our values:

We understand that it's down to the hard work, effort and dedication of our staff that makes a difference for our patients. Our people really do make our Airedale experience - we take pride in fostering a friendly, effective and caring work environment. Our values are part of our DNA, which are:

  • Committed to Quality of Care
  • Compassion
  • Working together for patients
  • Improving Lives
  • Everyone Counts
  • Respect and Dignity

Got questions before you apply, please contact the recruiting manager to find out more.

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,000 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-7797854

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the position please see attached full job description and person specification

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details of the position please see attached full job description and person specification

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Be committed to the public service values and NHS ethos of accountability, probity, openness and equality of opportunity.
  • Be emotionally aware, notably given the prevailing and anticipated transformational change requirements in the NHS and political landscapes.
  • Be able to network with, and influence, associated parties in the local and national health economy and with local authority/relevant 'political figures' to ensure Airedale retains its position as a strong player in the region.

Experience

Essential

  • Acworking knowledge of how the NHS operatesis desirable.
  • Qualify to be a public memberof Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.
Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

  • Be committed to the public service values and NHS ethos of accountability, probity, openness and equality of opportunity.
  • Be emotionally aware, notably given the prevailing and anticipated transformational change requirements in the NHS and political landscapes.
  • Be able to network with, and influence, associated parties in the local and national health economy and with local authority/relevant 'political figures' to ensure Airedale retains its position as a strong player in the region.

Experience

Essential

  • Acworking knowledge of how the NHS operatesis desirable.
  • Qualify to be a public memberof Airedale NHS Foundation Trust.

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

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


Employer's website

https://www.airedale-trust.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Assistant

Helen Gardner

helen.gardner21@nhs.net

01535294803

Details

Date posted

12 February 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13,000 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

423-7797854

Job locations

Airedale General Hospital

Steeton

BD20 6TD


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