Job description: Trust chair
Accountable to: Council of Governors
Duration: 3 years
Time commitment: 3 days a week
Remuneration: Competitive
Chair of the Board
As chair you will provide clear, inclusive and effective leadership to the Board, guiding strategy, upholding governance and ensuring we remain outward-facing and accountable.
You will:
- set the strategic direction and support delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care
- champion integration and collaboration at place and system level
- support, develop and challenge the Board and Council of Governors to drive a values-led culture
- build strong relationships across local, regional and national partners
- ensure robust governance and risk oversight in a rapidly evolving environment
The person
You will be an experienced and compassionate leader with a strong commitment to public service and the values of the NHS.
With prior board-level experience – executive or non-executive – you will bring the credibility, insight and independence needed to lead in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
This is a defining moment for WHH. With a strong foundation and clear ambition we are ready to take the next step – with the right chair at the helm to lead with purpose, compassion and vision.
You will:
- have a track record of senior leadership in complex organisations, ideally within health or care
- understand the opportunities and challenges of integrated care and place-based working
- navigate governance and assurance frameworks confidently
- engage with clarity, empathy and integrity
- be a role-model for our trust values: Working together, excellence, inclusive, kind, embracing change
Job description and person specification
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