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FRI 4 OCT 2024
Applicants are invited to submit a CV and a supporting statement, or an audio/video recording, detailing their motivations and understanding of the NHS. The deadline for applications is 12 noon on October 31, 2024. For additional information or clarification regarding eligibility, potential candidates can arrange a discussion with the Chair.
Associate Non-Executive Director Roles in Kent & Medway
The application method for this position is CV apply, further details can be found below. There is no requirement to submit an online application.
If you want to make a difference to mental health care in Kent and Medway, and gain experience of being a non-executive NHS board member, we have an exciting opportunity available.
We are looking for a talented person who can bring strategic vision, and robust oversight and challenge to key areas where we want to continuously improve. In particular:
- Building trusted, enduring and innovative collaborations with local partners to improve services and outcomes for people
- Involving patients, carers and communities to work alongside our staff to drive improvements in what we do
We invite applications from people with demonstrable senior experience in the third sector, community and/or social care organisations, or who have valuable life experience and personal motivation in advocating for those affected by mental ill health.
We recognise that diverse boards make the best decisions, and so we want our board to truly reflect the diversity of the people we serve.
Prior board experience is not essential. We provide training and development and will support the successful candidate to build their personal and professional capability.
Please read the job description attached for full information about the role requirements.
This is a two-year fixed tenure role, and a minimum of three days a month would be expected to undertake the role successfully. We operate using a hybrid model, with some meetings online but one to two days per month would be in person in Kent. There is a developmental component to the opportunity, and we will support the successful candidate to build their personal and professional capability and bridge knowledge gaps.
About us
If you would like to check whether you meet the eligibility criteria for this role, please arrange a brief discussion with the Chair by way of email to Sharon Tree -
How to apply
If you wish to be considered for this role please provide the following and send this via email to
a CV that includes your address and contact details, highlighting and explaining any gaps in your employment history a supporting statement of no more than two pages that highlights your motivation for applying and your understanding of the NHS and the role. If you prefer to provide this statement by recording rather than writing it, we would welcome a short video/audio tape. Please get in contact with us to arrange this.
Applications close at 12 noon on 31st October 2024.
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