About this role
Job summary There are vacancies for two Non-executive Directors (NEDs) at The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT). 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.
Main duties of the job
You will need to have a genuine commitment to patients and the promotion of excellent health care services. You will have senior or board level experience as follows:
Role 1: Clinical experience gained in either a medical, nursing or allied discipline with a strong service delivery backgroundRole 2: Extensive strategic-level expertise in Human Resources, workforce planning, and organisational development.
For both posts NHS experience is preferred but not essential.
About us
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is proud to care for the communities of West Essex, delivering safe, compassionate, and high-quality services.
We are part of the Neighbourhood Wave; a national programme that is changing how care is delivered by focusing on prevention, early support, and more joined-up services across health, social care, and the voluntary sector.
This means were working more closely with local partners to bring care closer to home and support people to live healthier, more independent lives.
We are a supportive and inclusive organisation that values its people. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a strong focus on wellbeing. As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
Join us and help shape the future of care in West Essex.
Job description Job responsibilities
As a future NHS leader, the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they meet the NHS leadership competency framework for board members (please see the candidate information pack below for the six domains). The competency domains are aligned to Our NHS People Promise, Our Leadership Way and the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles).
The best boards are those that reflect the workforce and communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women, people from local black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and people with disabilities, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
Find out more The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust – for an informal and confidential discussion with Darshana Bawa, Chair please contact [email protected] NHS England – for general process enquiries contact Helen Barlow by emailing [email protected]
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Role 1: Clinical experience gained in either a medical, nursing or allied discipline with a strong service delivery background Role 2: Extensive strategic-level expertise in Human Resources, workforce planning, and organisational development.
Desirable
For both posts NHS experience is preferred but not essential.
Experience Essential
Role 1: Clinical experience gained in either a medical, nursing or allied discipline with a strong service delivery background Role 2: Extensive strategic-level expertise in Human Resources, workforce planning, and organisational development.
Desirable
For both posts NHS experience is preferred but not essential.
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.
Employer details Employer name The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow
Essex
CM20 1QX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)