We are recruiting a new Chair to lead our Board
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust delivers mental health, learning disability, community health, offender health and forensic services across Nottinghamshire and beyond. Care is delivered from over 123 locations by over 11,000 dedicated colleagues, ranging from community and acute settings to low, medium, and high secure environments - including within the prison estate.
Our current Chair reaches his end of term of office at the end of 2025 and we are therefore looking to appoint our next Chair who will uphold the Trust values and lead our Board of Directors and Council of Governors. You will set the tone for the organisation, shaping a culture of improvement, compassion and openness, leading effective governance whilst securing a long-term vision and strategy for the Trust.
The role requires a candidate who will collaborate with system partners, be visible and courageous; someone who understands the systemic nature of inequality - and is ready to listen, challenge and act. The past year has brought unprecedented challenge and scrutiny of the Trust, and in partnership with the Chief Executive, wider Board and the Council of Governors, the Chair will need to be transparent, inclusive and connected to the voices of our communities.
While senior experience in health and care - particularly mental health, community, or forensic services - is highly valuable, we also welcome applications from candidates outside the NHS who can demonstrate strong governance acumen, outstanding leadership credentials, and a deep commitment to the values and principles of the NHS. Prior experience as a Chair or Non-Executive Director is desirable.
This is a unique opportunity to help lead one of the most significant improvement journeys in the NHS today - and to shape a Trust that listens, learns, and delivers the very best for those it cares for.
At Nottinghamshire Healthcare, we are committed to being a pro-equity organisation. We want our leadership to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and to benefit from the lived experience, insight, and innovation that difference brings. We particularly welcome applications from people who are currently underrepresented at Board level - including those from racially minoritised backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and those with lived experience of using our services.
Our recruitment partners are Hunter Healthcare. For an informal conversation, please contact Jenny Adrian by email: jadrian@hunter-healthcare.com or by phone: 07939 250362; or James McLeod by email: jmcleod@hunter-healthcare.com or by phone: 07842 424530.
For further information, please download our information pack here and visit the dedicated microsite here.
Virtual recruitment event
If you would like to hear directly from our Lead Governor, Greg Bradshaw, our Chief Executive, Ifti Majid and recruitment partners, Hunter Healthcare, we are holding an online virtual recruitment event on Tuesday 12 August at 5.15pm. Joining instructions are available from Hunter Healthcare.
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