(**) Non-Executive Director


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	from £15,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Southend, SS2 6GE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	28 Oct 2026
Closing date:	24 Nov 2026

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Summary

As a Non-Executive Director, you will help shape the Trusts strategic direction while providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to the Executive Team. The role is responsible for ensuring strong governance, effective risk management, high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and a culture that prioritises patient safety, staff wellbeing, equality, diversity and inclusion. You will support the Board in driving transformation and continuous improvement, ensuring services are informed by population need, patient and staff insight, clinical evidence, and sustainable use of resources. The role also champions research, innovation, community engagement and co-production, helping to reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for patients and local communities. NEDs work closely with the Council of Governors, support senior appointments, participate in Board and committee evaluations, undertake service visits, and provide advice based on their professional expertise. The position requires a minimum commitment of 3-4 days per month, participation in ongoing development activities, and compliance with the Fit and Proper Persons Test and conflict of interest requirements. We look forward to your application!

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