Job vacancy: Non-Executive Director, Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Norwich

Job summary

Main area

Group Management

Grade

Non-Executive Director

Contract

Fixed term: 3 years (the initial appointment will be for a period of up to three years)

Hours

Part time
Flexible working

Job ref

234-25-GROUP-NED

Employer: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group
Town: Norwich
Salary: £18,000 per annum (pro rata)
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 22/09/2025 23:59

Non-Executive Director

The Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group (NWUHG) was formed in May 2025 and brings together the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals Trust, the James Paget University Hospitals Trust and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Kings Lynn Trust.

While each Trust continues to operate under its own name and identity, the formation of the group enables us to build on the successful partnership we established as the Norfolk and Waveney Acute Hospital Collaborative, through which we’ve worked since September 2020 to align decision-making on common issues.

As the NWUHG, we’ll work together under a Group Board with a single Interim Group Chair, Mark Friend; Group CEO, Prof Lesley Dwyer, and joint Executive and non-Executive Directors.

Each Trust remains a separate statutory organisation with its own Executive Managing Director, who will be a full member of the Group board, and leadership team. Each hospital also remains focused on its community and local services and staff relationships will continue to be central to how we work.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Promote a positive culture throughout the Trusts, maintaining high professional and ethical standards and behaving in accordance with the values of the Trusts
Role model the values of the Group, promoting diverse thinking, and working in a collaborative, inclusive way
Bring appropriate challenge to the work of the Board
Contribute to the development of a patient centred strategy and strategic objectives for the Group and support the transformational change that the group aims to deliver for patients in Norfolk and Waveney
Champion areas specified by UK legislation, including Wellbeing; Freedom to Speak Up; Security Management; Professional Conduct
of Doctors; Maternity

For further information about the role and the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group, please see the attached recruitment pack.

Person specification

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

A demonstrable record of achievement in organisations of scale and complexity in either a clinical, commercial or public sector role
Recent, relevant experience of providing sound, independent advice and assurance
Recent, relevant experience in contributing to the overall vision and strategic direction of an of an organisation
Recent, relevant experience in providing leadership as part of a unitary Board
Highly developed team working, communication and chairing skills that facilitate the engagement and contribution of others
The ability to analyse complex information to report and contribute effectively to the Board of Directors
Evidence of promoting inclusive leadership, valuing diverse perspectives and a commitment to equality of opportunity
Strong connection with Norfolk and Waveney and knowledge of the needs of the diverse local communities that we serve
Independence of mind, integrity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo

Desirable criteria

Experience as a Non-Executive in the public or private sector
Understanding of system partnership working, including with the ICB, local authorities, and community organisations
Recent, relevant experience of leading change, transformation, or integration initiatives within an environment of comparable complexity
Experience of building a digital-first approach in an organisation of scale and complexity
Recent, relevant experience in the healthcare sector
Strong people skills, including diplomacy, listening, and strategic influencing

The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Visa and Immigration

If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

Travelling to work

Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.

We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.

The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.

The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.

The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.

If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.

DBS

If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.

If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc

NHS Service

Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.

UK Registration

You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.

Application

Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.

We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.

We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.

Flexibility

Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.

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