About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust (UHCW) is looking to recruit an Associate Non-Executive Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people served by the Trust.
The Associate Non-Executive Director (ANED) will support the Trust Board in providing effective leadership, scrutiny and governance to ensure the delivery of high-quality, safe and sustainable healthcare services. Working alongside Non-Executive Directors and Executive colleagues, the postholder will contribute to shaping organisational strategy, overseeing performance, and promoting a culture aligned with NHS values of compassion, equality, and excellence.
The role includes participation in Board and committee meetings, offering independent judgement and constructive challenge to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
The ANED will help ensure strong governance, accountability, and assurance frameworks are maintained, with a focus on patient outcomes, safety, and experience.
The postholder will champion partnership working with system stakeholders, staff, patients and local communities, supporting collaboration across health and care systems to reduce inequalities and improve population health.
Main duties of the job
Provide effective contribution at Trust Board level, offering independent scrutiny, professional insight and constructive challenge to support robust, evidence-based decision-making and ensure high standards of governance. Support the development, oversight and delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives, ensuring alignment with NHS priorities, improved patient outcomes, service quality, safety and long-term sustainability. Participate actively in Board committees and decision-making forums, ensuring appropriate systems of assurance, risk management and internal control are in place and operating effectively. Promote a culture consistent with NHS values, demonstrating leadership in equality, diversity and inclusion, and supporting a compassionate, respectful and high-performing organisational environment. Contribute to monitoring organisational performance across quality, finance and workforce, ensuring continuous improvement and innovation in service delivery. Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including patients, staff, partners and system organisations, to enhance collaboration and integrated care. Ensure compliance with the highest standards of public life, maintaining integrity, accountability and transparency in all aspects of the role.
About us
University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, rated as good by the Care Quality Commission, is one of the largest teaching Trusts in the UK.
We are extremely proud of our employees across our hospital sites, with high quality patient care at the heart of everything we do.
Boasting some of the most modern facilities in Western Europe, the Trust is renowned for being at the forefront of research and innovation as part of its blossoming reputation as a worldwide leader in healthcare.
We are proud to be recognised as a Pathway to Excellence designated organisation - please click the link for further details about this prestigious award. Pathway To Excellence - University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire (uhcw.nhs.uk)
By joining our exciting journey, you will form part of a passionate, talented team and will be able to access a wide range of learning and development opportunities. There has never been a better time to join our team.
The Trust is committed to building an organisation that makes full use of the talents, skills, experience, and different perspectives available in our diverse society. We want everyone to feel they are respected, valued, can achieve their potential and receive the most appropriate and relevant care. We will create an environment where the equality and human rights principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of the organisation's core values.
Job description Job responsibilities
The Associate Non-Executive Director (ANED) will support the Trust Board in delivering its statutory duties by contributing to the overall leadership, strategic direction and governance of the organisation. The postholder will work collaboratively with Executive and Non-Executive Directors to ensure the Trust provides safe, effective, high-quality care and delivers continuous improvement in patient outcomes and experience.
The ANED will participate fully in Board and committee meetings, bringing independent judgement, insight and constructive challenge to discussions and decisions. The role includes supporting the development and implementation of the Trusts long-term strategy, ensuring alignment with NHS priorities, regulatory requirements and the needs of local populations.
A key responsibility is to promote strong systems of governance, assurance and accountability, ensuring that risks are identified, managed and mitigated effectively. The postholder will contribute to oversight of performance across quality, finance and workforce, ensuring sustainable and efficient use of resources.
The ANED will champion NHS values and behaviours, supporting a compassionate, inclusive and just culture that values diversity, reduces inequalities and promotes staff wellbeing and engagement. The role also involves developing effective relationships with patients, staff, partners and local communities to strengthen collaboration and integrated care.
This is a developmental Board-level role, requiring a high standard of integrity, commitment to public service, and adherence to the Nolan Principles of public life.
For further details, please see Candidate Information Pack attached
To apply please follow the link https://feeds.trac.jobs/redirect/637/vacancy/8010831 to the application form where you can complete your personal details only and upload a covering letter (which is no more than two sides long detailing how you meet the role requirements within the attached role profile) and a copy of your CV.
If you require any assistance in completing the form or uploading your covering letter and CV please contact Christopher Sharman [email protected]
Deadline for Applications: 25th May 2026
Interviews and Assessments: 16th June 2026
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
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Experience Essential
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Knowledge Essential
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
Address University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire
Clifford Bridge Road
Coventry
CV2 2DX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.jobsatuhcw.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)