Job summary
- Main area
- Non-Executive Director
- Grade
- Director/VSM
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 1 hour per week
- Job ref
- 434-C6990908
- Employer
- Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Stoke Mandeville Hospital
- Town
- Aylesbury
- Salary
- £13,000 PA
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 27/02/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Associate Non-Executive Director
Director/VSM
Be part of our BHT family
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.
We care for over half a million patients every year:
- Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
- Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
- Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
- Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients’ own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.
More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.
We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.
If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.
We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.
Job overview
Could you help lead the NHS in your area?
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director who is a currently practising GP within Buckinghamshire.
Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is at a pivotal point in its journey. As an integrated acute and community provider serving more than half a million people, the Trust plays a central role in improving population health, reducing inequalities and delivering sustainable services across Buckinghamshire.
Please see Candidate Pack for further information on the role and about our organisation:
https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/bht-recruitment/ned
Main duties of the job
This appointment offers a unique opportunity to bring a strong primary care and neighbourhood-based clinical perspective to the Trust Board at a pivotal time. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening the clinical voice at Board level. In particular, they will support quality, safety and strategy, and contribute to the development and delivery of the Trust’s Neighbourhood Working and Integrated Neighbourhood Teams agenda, in partnership with system colleagues.
Working for our organisation
Why colleagues think we are "a great place to work!"
What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?
As part of our BHT family, you’ll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
Alongside NHS benefits of generous annual leave entitlement and pension scheme, you'll have access to NHS discount schemes.
We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.
What do we stand for?
Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
We are working hard to increase diversity at all levels within the trust. We believe a diverse workforce can have a positive effect on both staff wellbeing and patient outcomes.
We welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, candidates with disabilities and care-experienced candidates.
We are proud to achieve the Gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant and support applications from the Armed Forces Community. Please contact [email protected] (our Armed Forces Covenant Lead) if you would like guidance or assistance with your application.
We make employment decisions by matching our service needs with the skills and experience of candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
We are looking for an individual who:
- Is a practising GP with strong connections across Buckinghamshire
- Brings insight into population health, prevention and community-based care
- Can provide constructive challenge and clinical leadership within a Board environment
- Shares the Trust’s commitment to outstanding care, healthy communities and inclusive leadership
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to work with an integrated trust with strong system influence, a clear strategic ambition and a committed workforce. The role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on health outcomes, service sustainability and staff experience across Buckinghamshire.
How to Apply
Further details are available in the candidate pack.
https://buckshealthcare.pagetiger.com/bht-recruitment/ned
Please email completed applications which should include a CV and a supporting statement outlining your motivation and suitability for the role to [email protected]
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- N/A
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Bridget O'Kelly
- Job title
- Chief People Officer
- Email address
- [email protected]
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