Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to join our Board. The role will require an individual whose personal values are aligned to those of the NHS, the Company and our parent organisation Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne & Wear NHS Foundation Trust.

Accountable to: the Chairman of the Board of Directors

Location:       St Nicholas Hospital, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3XT, with travel to other Company sites.

Time commitment: Approximately 2 days per month.  The Board of Directors meets ten times per year (excluding development sessions).  There are usually three development sessions per year.

The Company Board has two Committees – the Health, Safety & Security Committee and the Risk Assurance & Governance Committee and the parent Trust has several Board Committees, which our directors attend.  The non-Executive Director would be expected to attend at least one monthly Committee meeting in addition to the Company Board meeting.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of the Board of Directors and will play a key role in shaping and delivering the company’s strategy as the company continues to develop. It is a role which requires you to help us to fulfil our vision of championing those we serve, and you will need empathy, compassion and the ability to connect with our staff, our customers and users of our services.

We know there is evidence that diverse Boards make the best decisions, and we want to take positive action to increase the diversity of our workforce, including the Board of Directors.  As part of the recruitment and appointment process we are committed to doing everything we can to promote and ensure diversity within our Board.

We would welcome applications from people with experience in Data, Digital and Technology

Working for our organisation

NTW Solutions is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure suppliers are paid on time.

We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.

We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.

We were set up by CNTW NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.

We make a difference and working here is fulfilling and rewarding. Our social purpose is also driving our plans to become net zero and to tackle discrimination and champion equality. Working here means joining a friendly bunch of people dedicated to supporting better care.