Job vacancy: Non-Executive Director, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield

Job summary

Main area: Non-Executive Director
Grade: Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM
Contract: 3 years (Fixed Term for 3 years)
Hours: Part time - 4 days per month
Job ref: 372-CORP2087

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Trust HQ Corporate Office, Acre Mills Outpatients
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £13,137 per annum (around 4 days per month)
Closing: 27/09/2026 23:59

Non-Executive Director

Executives / VSM: Executives / VSM

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The role of the Non-Executive Director is to provide independent advice, challenge, and support through the Chair to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and Council of Governors to shape how the Trust delivers services.

Non-Executive Directors bring their expertise and experience, as well as their knowledge as a member of the community, to the work of the Board.

They must ensure that high standards of probity and governance, including financial governance prevail and that the Trust remains within its terms of authorisation. As part of the role, the individual will be expected to be a Chair one of the Trust’s key committees and be a member of other committees as determined by the Chair of the Board.

Person specification

Eligibility

Essential criteria

Reside within reasonable travelling distance and able to participate in person in a wide range of local meeting and system working.
Satisfy the criteria determined by the Board of Directors and endorsed by the governors, to include the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement as defined in the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulation of Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2014.

Membership

Essential criteria

The successful candidate must be a member of a public constituency of the NHS Foundation Trust (candidates are able to apply for membership via: https://www.cht.nhs.uk/about-us/membership-and-the-council-of-governors).

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.