Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Non-executive Director (clinical) and Associate Non-executive Director (audit)
There are vacancies for a Non-executive Director (NED) and an Associate NED at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT). These are exceptional opportunities to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people served by the Trust.
LTHT is one of Europe’s largest and busiest acute hospital trusts, delivering healthcare and specialist services to the city of Leeds, the wider Yorkshire and Humber region, and beyond. With a budget exceeding £1.9 billion and a workforce of over 21,000, the Trust provides world-class care, trains the next generation of medical, nursing, and dental professionals, and is a recognised leader in research, innovation, and pioneering treatments. Its seven hospitals across five sites, including Leeds General Infirmary, St James’s University Hospital, and Leeds Children’s Hospital, are home to leading regional centres for cancer, neurosurgery, heart surgery, and transplantation.
LTHT cares for over 1.6 million patients each year, including 97,000 inpatient admissions, 1.2 million outpatient attendances, and 344,000 Emergency Department visits. Working in close partnership with the University of Leeds and other organisations, the Trust is driving advances in medical science and improving patient outcomes. All its hospitals share a clear vision to be the best for specialist and integrated care, delivering excellence for the communities they serve and setting national benchmarks for quality and innovation.
Essential criteria – NED (clinical)
This vital board position will play a crucial role in shaping the Trust’s strategic vision, reinforcing robust clinical governance frameworks, and ensuring the delivery of outstanding healthcare services that meet world-class standards. Candidates should demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in patient care and a passion for driving continuous improvement across clinical outcomes.
- The ideal candidate will bring significant experience in clinical governance and patient safety, ideally gained as a senior medical professional such as a doctor or consultant. This experience may have been developed through board-level roles within the NHS, or in related fields such as academia, research, regulation, or clinically focused commercial settings including pharmaceuticals or private healthcare
- Strong independent judgement and analytical skills, with the ability to provide effective challenge and support to the Executive team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders
- A genuine commitment to the NHS and the promotion of excellent healthcare services
Essential criteria – Associate NED (audit)
The Associate Non-Executive Director will serve on the Audit Committee, initially shadowing the current Audit Chair to gain comprehensive insight into the Trust’s governance and financial oversight processes. This preparatory period is designed to ensure a seamless transition into the Audit Chair role by January 2027.
- Recent and relevant corporate experience at board level in a large and complex organisation
- Substantial experience in audit, risk management, finance, or governance, ideally within a complex or regulated environment
- Strong independent judgement and analytical skills, with the ability to provide effective challenge and support to the Executive team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders
- A genuine commitment to the NHS and the promotion of excellent healthcare services
Find out more
If you would like a confidential discussion about the roles, please contact our recruitment advisers at Nurole: Mark Bate, Head of Healthcare, 07535 678656 mark.bate@nurole.com or Madeleine Schieber, 07570042087, madeleine.schieber@nurole.com
Application documents
Key dates
| Closing date for applications* | Midnight on 22nd September 2025 |
| Panel interviews | mid October 2025 TBC |
| Proposed start dates | TBC |
*All applications should be submitted to Nurole as follows: