Non-Executive Director
Salary £13,000 per annum, c. 4 days per month
Three year term of office
Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) is an award-winning, values-driven organisation providing mental health, community, learning disability and social care services across a wide geographical area. With over 10,000 colleagues, we deliver a diverse portfolio of local, regional and national services, including specialist provision in areas such as perinatal care, eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health and healthcare in justice settings. We are proud of our reputation for high-quality, compassionate care, and of our strong track record in partnership working, innovation and continuous improvement.
At MPFT, we are United in our Uniqueness. We are committed to building an inclusive Board that brings a wide range of perspectives, experiences and constructive challenge. Every voice strengthens our decision making and the impact we make for the people and communities we serve.
As we continue to develop and evolve as an organisation, we are now seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to join our established and high-performing Board. We are particularly interested in applications from individuals with a strong clinical background, including those who are clinically qualified or who have held senior clinical leadership roles within large, complex and highly regulated environments.
The role of a Non-Executive Director
As a Non-Executive Director, you will play a key role in supporting the Board to:
- ensure strong and effective governance
- provide robust scrutiny of quality, operational performance and financial sustainability
- uphold accountability to our members and communities through the Council of Governors
- ensure the effective stewardship of public resources
You will also contribute to the work of Board committees, supporting effective oversight of key areas including quality, safety and performance. You will bring independence, sound judgement and constructive challenge, helping the Board to balance delivery of high-quality care with long-term sustainability, while remaining focused on our purpose of making life better for the people we serve.
Who we are looking for
We welcome applications from experienced Non-Executive Directors as well as those seeking their first Board-level role.
We are seeking to appoint an individual who:
- brings senior clinical leadership experience, with the credibility and confidence to contribute to Board-level discussions on quality, safety and patient experience
- understands the dynamics and pressures of large, complex organisations, ideally within the public, health, care or related sectors
- has experience of working in partnership-rich environments, such as social care, local government, education, voluntary and community services, or primary care
- demonstrates sound judgement, independence of thought and the ability to navigate complex and sensitive issues
- is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion, and to improving outcomes for diverse communities
You will share our values and have a genuine commitment to the communities we serve and the difference our services make.
Further information To find out more, please contact our Chair, Jackie Small, at Jacqueline.Small@mpft.nhs.uk, or Richard Morris, Director of Corporate Affairs and Company Secretary, at Richard.Morris@mpft.nhs.uk.
To apply - https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/v7886508
Closing date: 15 May 2026
Stakeholder panels: 17 June 2026
Final interviews: 18 June 2026