Job summary
- Main area
- Non Executive Director
- Grade
- NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Associate Non-Executive Member/Director
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 years (This is a 3 year F/T Contract)
- Hours
- Part time
- Job ref
- HS-BSPSNED
- Employer
- Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services
- Town
- Camberley
- Salary
- £9,000 The total time commitment 1 day/month annual fee of £9,000
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 12/06/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Non Executive Director
NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Associate Non-Executive Member/Director
Job overview
We are seeking two outstanding individuals to join our Board as Non-Executive Directors from 1st September 2025.
The successful candidates must embody a strong commitment to the NHS, and share the values of our Partner Trusts.
In addition, we are seeking specific skills for each of the two roles. The medical specialist will need to bring skills relevant to BSPS, ideally as a Clinical Pathologist though we would consider other relevant specialities such as a GP. The Finance specialist will bring current knowledge of best practice in corporate accounting and audit. Ideally, we would wish candidates for both roles to demonstrate prior experience of successfully Chairing Board committees.
Main duties of the job
The ideal candidates will have:
- A strong commitment to public service and NHS principles
- Excellent communication, leadership, and people skills
- Experience in building strong teams and encouraging a positive, inclusive culture
- A clear focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Previous experience at Board level, with an understanding of the difference between executive and non-executive roles
- Confidence in identifying and addressing challenges, including underperformance, and the ability to ask the right questions and analyse information effectively
Berkshire and Surrey Pathology Services (BSPS) is one of the largest NHS pathology networks in the county. A contractual joint venture between five NHS Foundation Trusts, operating with a unified management, financial and governance structure, it serves a population of 3.2 million; processes over 50 million tests per year; employs 1,600 clinicians, scientists, and support staff; and has costs associated approaching £150 million.
BSPS’s five partner Trusts are: Ashford and St. Peter’s Hospitals NHS FT, Frimley Health NHS FT, Royal Berkshire NHS FT, Royal Surrey NHS FT and Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust.
This is a great opportunity to help shape services that make a real difference to our communities.
Working for our organisation
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see attached candidate pack for full range of duties and responsibilities of a Non Executive Director.
Please note - If applying for these roles as per the instruction in the candidate pack on how to apply - The covering letter should be embedded in your CV which will then be uploaded when you make your application.
Interview Dates: 26th June & 30th June
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
- Senior Medical/Clinical Leadership - Senior level medical or clinical experience gained in either a medical, nursing or allied health professional discipline with a strong service delivery background and a demonstrable track record of delivering quality improvement at a strategic level
- Strong interpersonal, communication and leadership skills
- Prior Board experience and a clear understanding of the distinction between executive and non-executive contributions
- An understanding of public service values and accountability
- Links to the area and a general understanding of the local and health needs of the community
- Knowledge and exposure to delivering improvements in equality and diversity within organisations
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Degree educated and / or professional registered qualification / or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills gained though senior level experience
Measurable Skills
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as an effective member of the Board and to contribute to a continued patient focused culture
- Good understanding of risk management and finance, budgeting and control
- Demonstrable commitment to the Trust's values and the principles of the NHS
- Knowledge of public service values and the ability to understand their relevance to Foundation Trusts
- Real enthusiasm to help the Trust deal with the challenge of providing high-quality healthcare with increasing efficiency
- Self-Awareness - understands own emotions, strengths and limitations
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Fabiola Mobou
- Job title
- Talent Acquisition Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07532604066
- Additional information
For a confidential discussion about these roles, please contact the Chair by email on [email protected]
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Heatherwood Hospital
London Road
Shortlisting:Shortlist
SL5 8AA
- Telephone
- 07392288737
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