Job summary
Non-Executive Director
Part-Time: 3-4 days per month
Base: New Mill, Saltaire
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is seeking two new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board when the current post holders step down due to their terms of office coming to a natural end.
The recruitment process aims for a successor to take up the two Non-Executive Director roles in December 2025 and April 2026.
As there are two vacancies arising as Non-Executive Directors (NEDs), we are specifically looking for one applicant with a Legal or Mental Health background and one with Financial Management experience, to reflect the skills of the outgoing NEDs.
Non-Executive Directors generally undertake 3-4 days / month fulfilling the role. Applicants will need to demonstrate how they can commit to the role & the time needed to deliver it.
Closing date: 21st October 2025
Interviews likely to take place either w/c 10th November or w/c 17th November 2025
Main duties of the job
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust is led by a Board, comprising both Executive and Non-Executive Directors. The Board is collectively responsible for the exercise of powers and for the performance of the organisation to ensure we provide effective, safe high quality and sustainable healthcare services for the people we serve via our 'Better Lives, Together' strategy.
The Non-Executive Directors provide oversight, governance and leadership to the Foundation Trust. Non-Executive Directors play a crucial role in bringing an independent perspective to the boardroom in addition to any specific knowledge and skills they may have. They are not involved in the day-to-day running of the Trust but instead provide objective, constructive and independent advice to Board.
The role consists of several key functions, which together ensure that the Trust is a successful organisation as contracted by commissioning bodies, as required by statute and in accordance with the standards set by England and the Care Quality Commission.
Non-Executive Directors are expected to participate fully as members of Committees of the Board of Directors to which they are appointed and to take the role of Committee Chairs when appointed. Non-Executive Directors will meet periodically with the Chair in the absence of Executive Directors to discuss issues of interest or concern in addition to meetings to consider appraisal and objective setting for the Executive Directors and the Chief Executive.
About us
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value differenceWe Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needsWe Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partnersWe will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefits including :Increase mileage rates for > 3500A wide range of health and wellbeing support packagesA range of internal and external development and learning opportunitiesPlus many more.We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported to participate in training and to identify and implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.The Trust reserves the right to close this position early if a significant number of applications are received.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Job description and person specification for more details about this role.
Right to Work in the UK
Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and reside in the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond the expiration of your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.As a condition of continuous employment, it essential you maintain the legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visa expiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, may impact your eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work status immediately and to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visa in a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience and knowledge in Legal or Mental Health
- Experience and knowledge in Finance
- Experience at Board level in an equivalent scale and complex customer or public facing organisation.
Desirable
- Health and care professional experience and knowledge in services, research, or combined settings/fields.
HEALTH & CARE
Essential
- An understanding of the work of the National Health Service nationally, regionally, or locally.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to hold yourself and others to account using a style which is probing and provides constructive challenge
Desirable
- Ability to work professionally at Board level in an industry or nationally regulated or governed environment under public scrutiny.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to make a commitment to engage for a sufficient amount of time, which will vary according to demands. (at least 3 days per month)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Commitment to NHS values and principles and those of the Trust.
Person Specification
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
Essential
- Degree level qualification or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
Essential
- Experience and knowledge in Legal or Mental Health
- Experience and knowledge in Finance
- Experience at Board level in an equivalent scale and complex customer or public facing organisation.
Desirable
- Health and care professional experience and knowledge in services, research, or combined settings/fields.
HEALTH & CARE
Essential
- An understanding of the work of the National Health Service nationally, regionally, or locally.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Essential
- The ability to hold yourself and others to account using a style which is probing and provides constructive challenge
Desirable
- Ability to work professionally at Board level in an industry or nationally regulated or governed environment under public scrutiny.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Essential
- Ability to make a commitment to engage for a sufficient amount of time, which will vary according to demands. (at least 3 days per month)
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Essential
- Commitment to NHS values and principles and those of the 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.
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).
