Job description
We welcome applications from individuals who bring a range of intersecting identities and experiences, including those who are underrepresented in chair and non-executive roles, such as women, people from local black and minority ethnic communities, individuals with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ+. Ideally you should live within Dudley or its surrounding are or have a strong association with Dudley through work, family or other connections.
For successfully shortlisted candidates the interviews are scheduled to be held 15 th May 2024.
We are looking for exceptional leaders to be Board Members of the Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust (DGFT). This is a unique opportunity to be part of the Board of Directors to continue the improvement journey of the Trust. We are looking for talented and ambitious non-executive directors and particularly interested to hear from candidates with the following.
For post one we are looking for experience gained in:
commercial or financial background, ideally gained in a large, complex, sector setting and with additional expertise gained in delivering organisational development and transformation.
You will be a member of the Finance and Productivity Committee, the Audit Committee and participate in a range of associated activities and assignments
For post two we are looking for experience of a:
clinical NHS background, gained in a large, complex, sector setting and with additional expertise gained in delivering quality improvement, organisational development and transformation
You will be a member of the Quality Committee, the Audit Committee and participate in a range of associated quality led activities and assignments.
At the Dudley Group our patients and staff are at the heart of all that we do and that is to provide a world class service that aligns with our vision of “excellent health care, improved health for all”. We are seeking to recruit staff who share our vision and values of making Dudley Group an incredible workplace.
We are committed to becoming a diverse and an inclusive employer and where people feel sense of belonging. Seeking to expand diversity within our teams, we positively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as ethnically diverse, disabled and LGBTQ+ groups. We are also under-represented in-terms of gender within nursing roles and we would welcome applications from people from male and non-binary backgrounds.
The Dudley Group NHS Foundation Trust recognises the values and transferable skills that the Armed Forces community bring and recognise their compatibility with NHS roles.
We are committed to home life balance through flexible working and making reasonable adjustments where possible.
Please refer to the attached candidate pack for full details of the main duties and responsibilities that the post holder is required to undertake.