Job summary
We are recruiting to the post of a Non-Executive Director. The role of the Non-Executive Director is to bring fresh perspectives to the Trust Board, bringing his or her wider experience and skills acquired outside the organisation to the benefit of the thinking and output of Board decision-making. As a member of a unitary Board there is a shared and collective responsibility amongst all Board directors for the overall strategic direction and performance of the Trust.
All Board members are required to challenge, scrutinise and add value to proposals brought to Board and must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to Board. Board members are also responsible for satisfying themselves that effective controls and systems are in place to ensure good governance of the Trust and the Board is accountable, through the Non-Executive Directors, to the Council of Governors.
Main duties of the job
The Non-Executive Director is expected to:
Contribute to the development of Trust strategy and to the establishment of challenging objectives and performance targets.
Keep abreast of the changing service, policy and commercial context, both internal and external to the Trust.
Monitor the performance of the Trust and its Executive team, supporting them in the effective delivery of the strategy.
Be assured that the necessary resources are in place for the Trust to meet its objectives and plans.
Be assured that controls and information systems are in place to provide reliable and timely information to the Board about the financial performance and standing, the quality of services provided and the clinical performance of the Trust.
Chair or participate in Committees of the Board as required.
Chair Appointment Committees for Medical Consultant appointments.
Be assured that the Trust works within the terms of its authorisation and constitution.
Provide visible leadership within the Trust along with fellow Board members, investing time in visiting operational areas and engaging with staff and service users.
Work closely with the Council of Governors, whose role it is to hold the Board to account through the Non-Executive Directors.
About us
Our values are really important to us. Our key priority is the quality of the patient experience - we're about people first. We strive to continuously improve the quality of our services responsively and in partnership with what local people want from their mental health provider.
The successful Non-Executive Director will have experience in at least two or more of the following areas: Commissioning and Partnership Working, Strategy and Organisational Transformation and Understanding System Working in addition to having a good understanding of social, economic, and environmental issues affecting the areas of Birmingham and Solihull.
We expect our Non-Executive Directors to bring passion and commitment as well as the capability to play a crucial role in securing a bright, sustainable and successful future for the Trust and the communities we serve.The successful candidate must live in the area served by the Trust or adjacent to it for practical reasons.
We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. The Trust will welcome applications that will ensure a wider diversity at Board level.
To arrange an informal conversation with the Chair, Phil Gayle, please contact Paige Harrison via email on paige.harrison2@nhs.net
Interview arrangements:
Activity
Date
Informal conversation with CEO
13-15 May (Paige Harrison will arrange)
Stakeholder Groups
Friday 16 May 2025
Interview Panel
Monday 19 May 2025
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting to the post of a Non-Executive Director. The role of the Non-Executive Director is to bring fresh perspectives to the Trust Board, bringing his or her wider experience and skills acquired outside the organisation to the benefit of the thinking and output of Board decision-making. As a member of a unitary Board there is a shared and collective responsibility amongst all Board directors for the overall strategic direction and performance of the Trust.
All Board members are required to challenge, scrutinise and add value to proposals brought to Board and must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to Board. Board members are also responsible for satisfying themselves that effective controls and systems are in place to ensure good governance of the Trust and the Board is accountable, through the Non-Executive Directors, to the Council of Governors.
Full details in the job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
We are recruiting to the post of a Non-Executive Director. The role of the Non-Executive Director is to bring fresh perspectives to the Trust Board, bringing his or her wider experience and skills acquired outside the organisation to the benefit of the thinking and output of Board decision-making. As a member of a unitary Board there is a shared and collective responsibility amongst all Board directors for the overall strategic direction and performance of the Trust.
All Board members are required to challenge, scrutinise and add value to proposals brought to Board and must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to Board. Board members are also responsible for satisfying themselves that effective controls and systems are in place to ensure good governance of the Trust and the Board is accountable, through the Non-Executive Directors, to the Council of Governors.
Full details in the job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Commissioning and Partnership Working
- Strategy and organisational transformation
- Understanding system working
- A high level of integrity with a strong sense of public responsibility as enshrined in the Nolan principals
- A strong understanding of finance, budgeting and control
- Strong capabilities to act as an ambassador on behalf of the Trust
- The ability to engage with and influence a range of stakeholders including the Council of Governors, Health Professionals, Local Authorities and community groups
Desirable
- A strong commitment to the NHS and interest in mental healthcare issues
- An understanding of the NHS and the external environment in which it operates
- The ability to command the trust and respect of colleagues
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Commissioning and Partnership Working
- Strategy and organisational transformation
- Understanding system working
- A high level of integrity with a strong sense of public responsibility as enshrined in the Nolan principals
- A strong understanding of finance, budgeting and control
- Strong capabilities to act as an ambassador on behalf of the Trust
- The ability to engage with and influence a range of stakeholders including the Council of Governors, Health Professionals, Local Authorities and community groups
Desirable
- A strong commitment to the NHS and interest in mental healthcare issues
- An understanding of the NHS and the external environment in which it operates
- The ability to command the trust and respect of colleagues
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).
