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.
#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.
We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.
We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.
The health and wellbeing of colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.
The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.
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 proequity
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: [email protected] or by phone: 07939 250362; or James McLeod by email: [email protected] 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.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
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