CNWL (Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust) has almost 8,000 staff providing integrated healthcare to a third of London’s population, Milton Keynes and areas beyond.  We involve service users, carers, the public, staff and partner organisations in the way that we are run.

Our catchment area spans diverse communities, with over 100 first languages spoken. It contains areas of great affluence as well as areas of much deprivation.  We are committed to providing services that meet the needs of the people who use them, and we actively encourage involvement from local people who can help make a difference.  We’re proud of our diversity and we continue to undertake new initiatives to advance equality for LGBT+, BME and people with disabilities to promote good relations and understanding between our staff.

We are recognised locally, nationally and internationally for providing high quality, innovative healthcare. We aim to employ only the best people, and our experts are frequently called upon to contribute to national health strategy and policy, and many models of our care have been adapted for use in other countries.

Essential criteria

• A financial qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Ability to understand the complex environment in which the NHS operates including the role of the integrated care board and systems working to ensure quality of care for all service users
• Experience of partnership working to enhance service delivery
• Experience of working in complex organisations, or of working with numerous partners
• Experience of working at board level or in senior leadership positions in a complex, changing organisation
• Ability to interpret and critically appraise complex board papers
• Ability to be independent in judgement and to provide support and challenge appropriately
• Understanding of the processes of business planning, financial control, performance management and assurance
• Ability to manage ambiguity of working across organisational boundaries at system and Place level
• Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage a diverse group of organisations/individuals within and outside the NHS Commitment to service user and staff equality, diversity and inclusion ensuring this is at the centre of the work of the Board and its considerations regarding service delivery, workforce and leadership
• Political acumen with the ability to think creatively Sound knowledge of and commitment to corporate governance Strong business and financial acumen
• Awareness and understanding of requirements of working in a regulated environment
• Strong personal commitment to public service values (Nolan Principles) of accountability, probity, openness and equality of opportunity
• Understanding of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of Non-executive Directors

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