Job Description

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.

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.

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



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.