Non-Executive Director

Northern Care Alliance NHS Group; Salford; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Salford is looking for two experienced Non-Executive Directors to contribute to strategy and governance. Candidates should possess a strong financial acumen or commercial background, along with the ability to improve local healthcare. This role involves working closely with the Board and engaging with the community to enhance health services. The assessment process includes a stakeholder panel and interview in early February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience at a senior level in large or complex organisations.
• Strong financial acumen or a broad commercial background.
• Ability to contribute to improving health and care services.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategy development and oversee performance.
• Ensure robust governance and high standards across activities.
• Engage with the Council of Governors through meetings.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking to appoint two Non‑Executive Directors who have operated at a senior level in large or complex organisations. The Board values strong financial acumen or a broad commercial background, and also welcomes individuals with a diverse range of experiences who can make a contribution to improving the lives of patients, families, carers, colleagues, and volunteers across our communities.

Our long‑term plan – Vision 10 – combines years of listening, feedback, and insight from our people, populations, and partners across health and care services, and from NHS organisations beyond our own. We want to challenge inequalities and improve health in all of our places.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Chair and Executive Directors on the Board to advise on strategy development and oversee the performance of Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
• Share collective responsibility with other Directors for the success of the Trust, using available resources to deliver high‑quality healthcare and improve the health of local communities.
• Bring independence, external skills, and perspectives to ensure robust governance and high standards across the Trust’s activities.
• Be held to account by, and engage with, the Council of Governors through quarterly meetings and other forums.

Assessment Process

• Stakeholder panel – 6 February 2026
• Interview – 11 February 2026

Location

Salford, England, United Kingdom

Contact

• Name: Josh Dernie
• Job title: Recruitment Consultant – Nurole
• Email address: [e-mail]
• Telephone number: 07860 670382

Application

To find out more about this exciting opportunity and to be considered for the role, please apply here.

A "town hall" session with the current Chair of the NEDs will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday 9 December. Prospective applicants can register their interest by emailing [e-mail].