Associate Non-Executive Director – Digital

Salary: £13,000 per annum
Closing date: Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Location: North East

We are Northumbria | Our Values

Respect

Always be respectful towards others and support colleagues to succeed. By displaying this behaviour you will be leading by example and will be a good role model to those around you.

Everyone’s contribution counts

Each and every one of you has a part to play in making this trust outstanding. It is important that you all recognise how valued you are and we would encourage you all to take responsibility for developing yourself and encouraging others to do the same.

Responsibility & accountability

We are all responsible for the decisions we make and the actions we take. Having positive working relationships both within our own teams and across other teams is important.

Patients first

Always put the needs of the people we care for before anything else. Show empathy in everything you do and deliver the best compassionate care you can. Meet the need for both physicaI and emotionaI support.

Safe and high quality care

Delivering the highest quality and safest care we can is at the heart of everything we do. To achieve this we all need to encourage and be open to participating in continuous improvement.
To improve quality and safety we should all help to generate new ideas and innovations and support others to test their ideas. Look for ways to measure performance so we can act on fact.

About the role

As an Associate Non-Executive Director, you will play an important role in monitoring the strategy, performance, risk, people management, and local accountability of the Trust. You will share responsibility with other Board Directors for the success of our organisation and the duties of the Board, providing an informed independent and objective challenge to the work of the Executive within an overall framework of guidance, trust, and mutual respect. Associate Non-Executive Directors cannot participate in any formal vote at Board but will be part of a Unitary Board and have full exposure to all Board level discussions and decisions and will also sit on Board Sub-Committees.

Time Commitments and Terms of Office

An Associate Non-Executive Director is paid £13,000 per annum for a commitment of 4 days per month.

This will include regular meetings of the Board, committees, and external relationships; regular contact with the Chair and more flexible arrangements for ad-hoc events, reading and preparation. Therefore, a degree of flexibility will be required.

Remuneration is taxable and subject to National Insurance contributions.

Download a candidate pack to read the role and personal specification

Further Information:

Council of
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North East and North Cumbria ICB

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Annual Report
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Five-year
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Quality
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Northumbria Healthcare NHS Trust Equity & Inclusion Statement of Intent

At Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, we value diversity and inclusion and strive to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups such as Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME), LGBT+, and disabled candidates.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Stonewall Diversity Champion, and hold a Gold award from the Defence Recognition Scheme. As a mindful employer, we support Apprenticeships and Age Positive initiatives.

We have moved beyond using “Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion” because we believe these terms don’t fully express our commitment to fair and equal access for all. For us, Equity means ensuring everyone has the opportunity to access our services and receive the best possible care.

Apply for the role

Castle Peak Group is acting as our retained consultancy for NHS Northumbria Healthcare on this appointment. Candidates should apply by sending a CV and cover letter using the contact form below.

The closing date for the application is Tuesday 3rd June 2025

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