Job summary
- Main area
- Non Executive Director
- Grade
- NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Non-Executive Member/Director
- Contract
- Fixed term: 3 years (Other)
- Hours
- Part time - 7.5 hours per week (4 Days per month)
- Job ref
- 269-SFT9315
- Employer
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
- Town
- Salisbury
- Salary
- £13,500 (based on a minimum of 4 days a month)
- Closing
- 05/11/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Non Executive Director
NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Non-Executive Member/Director
Job overview
Join Us as a Non-Executive Director
We are seeking passionate, experienced leaders to join our Board as Non-Executive Directors. You will play a vital role in shaping our strategic direction, supporting and challenging our Executive Directors to uphold the highest standards of governance.
This is an exciting time to join us. As we continue our transformation journey, there are many opportunities to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives and the future of our services. Our hospital and our dedicated staff are at the heart of our community, delivering outstanding care with commitment and compassion.
We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise in:
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Finance
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Digital
We value diversity and inclusion and especially welcome applications from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority communities, disabled individuals, LGBTQ+ people, and those from all socio-economic and educational backgrounds.
If you bring strong leadership, a passion for health and social care, and a drive to inspire others, we’d love to hear from you.
Help shape our future. Make a difference.
Main duties of the job
For further information on the roles and responsibilities, and to find out more working at the Trust please see our interactive candidate information pack and attached person specification.
https://www.flipsnack.com/798D88DD75E/ned-candidate-information-pack-v2/full-view.html (please copy and paste to view)
Working for our organisation
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is an innovative hospital with a proud heritage and over 250 years of experience behind us. Here we’re driven to deliver an outstanding experience for everyone and have been well regarded for the quality of care and treatment we continue to provide for our patients and also our staff.
We are an acute Trust, rated “Good” by the CQC, with a track record of high performance providing regional and super regional specialist services such as: Burns, Plastics & Reconstructive Surgery, Wessex Regional Genetics Laboratory, Wessex Rehabilitation, Spires Cleft Centre and the Duke of Cornwall Spinal Treatment Centre. We have about 470 beds and employ over 4000 staff.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. We think working here is pretty rewarding. You can access a range of NHS discounts, receive a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. On-site benefits include car parking (fee applies), leisure centre, day nursery and holiday play scheme.
Salisbury is an attractive place to live and work and really gives you the best of everything. With easy access to London and local airports, the city of Southampton is only a short train or car journey away or if you prefer the sea, Bournemouth is also accessible. Don’t just take our word for it, why not explore what Salisbury has to offer by visiting www.experiencesalisbury.co.uk
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Applications Should Include:
- A supporting Statement explaining why the appointment interests you, how you meet the appointment criteria and what specifically you would bring to the post (no more than 2 sides of A4)
- A CV with education and professional qualifications and full employment history. It is also helpful to have daytime and evening telephone contact numbers and email addresses which will be used with discretion. The CV should include names and contact details of three referees. References will not be taken without applicant permission.
- The successful applicant will be subject to Occupational Health and Disclosure and Barring Service checks and is subject to the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement (FPPR)
- Advert will close Wednesday 5th November.
- Interviews will be week commencing 17th November.
- For further information on the roles and responsibilities, and to find out more working at the trust please see our interactive candidate information pack and attached person specification.
Person specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential criteria
- Educated to master’s degree level or equivalent, with demonstrable evidence of continuous professional and personal development.
- For one role, a financial qualification is required.
Experience
Essential criteria
- A track record of achievement as a strategic leader, whether at executive or non-executive level.
- Experience of board membership in an organisation of similar size and complexity whether in the private, public or voluntary sectors.
Desirable criteria
- Committee Chair experience
- Demonstrating a good understanding of the current challenges across the NHS
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Evidence of financial, audit and commercial, third sector competence gained in a challenging financial environment.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Eiri Jones
- Job title
- Chair
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01722 336262
- Additional information
Informal discussion are encouraged.
Please contact Eiri Jones Chair via Executive Assistant Christina Steele.
Christina can be contacted:
Phone: 01722 336262 Extension 4249
Email: [email protected]
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