The Organisation:

• We provide acute hospital and community health services to approximately half a million residents. As an integrated healthcare provider and an integral component of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System (ICS), we offer comprehensive health and care coverage throughout our region.
• Workforce of over 6,500 dedicated healthcare professionals, responsible for delivering more than 70 services across 15 primary sites.

The Role:

• Opportunity for a values-driven and inspiring Non-Executive Director to join the Trust Board, providing oversight, governance, leadership, and scrutiny as part of a cohesive and dynamic Unitary Board.
• Chair our Finance, Investment & Performance Committee.

You:

• Strategic finance leader with Board-level or equivalent experience gained in complex, changing, and multi-stakeholder environments.
• A proven track record of driving financial improvement, performance measurement, and robust governance.
• Able to demonstrate compassion for our staff and the communities we serve.
• Commercial experience; this could be in the private, public or third sectors and it’s important to note that no prior experience of the NHS is needed.
• Able to promote the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance.
• Offer independent challenge and support.
• Role model our values of Kindness, Respect, Ambition, and Collaboration.
• Contribute to all aspects of the board agenda, bringing a breadth of perspective and the ability to understand complex strategic issues.

We value and promote diversity in our organisation, and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all.  We believe the best Boards reflect the communities they serve, and we warmly welcome applications from candidates from under-represented groups. It is also desirable, although not essential, for applicants to live in, or have close links with Cumbria, with a demonstrable understanding of the geography and the populations we serve.

There has never been a more exciting time to join NCIC; being a non-executive director with us is both an opportunity to contribute to your community and an intellectually stimulating role requiring strategic skills.

Whether you have considered a role with the NHS before or not, please contact GatenbySanderson via Will McAlpine, Niamh Blair, or Robin Staveley at will.mcalpine@gatenbysanderson.com and we can discuss the role and what the Trust is looking for in more detail with you, to help you decide whether it is right for you.  For more information, please follow this link – https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe110125/

Closing date: 9am Tuesday 28 May 2024

Final interviews: Thursday 27 and Friday 28 June 2024