Non-Executive Director Digital and AI

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an exceptional Non-Executive Director to join the Board at a pivotal moment in our organisation's journey. Launched in October 2024, our new Foundation Trust brings together the former Solent, Southern Health, Isle of Wight and Sussex Partnership services into one of the country's largest providers of community, mental health and learning disability services. With over 13,000 colleagues working across 500 sites, we care for a population of almost two million people - in homes, communities, clinics and local hospitals. As a major partner in the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Integrated Care System, we are shaping the future of joined-up, preventative and technology-enabled care. Our five-year strategy (2025-2030) is rooted in what matters most to our communities and strengthened by evidence, innovation, and partnership working.

The Role: We are now seeking a Non-Executive Director who will bring deep expertise in Digital, Data and Technology, particularly Digital Transformation and AI background, alongside substantial healthcare leadership experience at Board or senior-executive level. You will help shape our long-term strategic direction, ensuring we maximise the potential of data, technology, and new models of care to transform outcomes for our patients, carers and communities. You will also contribute independent judgement, constructive challenge, and support to our leadership team - upholding the highest standards of governance, accountability and public service.

What We're Looking For: We are looking for someone with:

• A strong track record of leading digital transformation, innovation and cultural change in complex organisations.
• Deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges posed by AI, data and digital tools in a regulated healthcare environment.
• The ability to work collaboratively, challenge constructively and influence across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Commitment to our CARE values - Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence - and to the principles of the NHS.
• A strong connection to Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, or a demonstrable commitment to our communities.

Political nous, sound governance experience, excellent communication skills and the intellectual agility to operate effectively in a complex system will be essential. We are proudly committed to inclusion and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those currently under-represented at Board level. We support flexible working and are part of the Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant guaranteed interview schemes.

Key Dates:

• Closing date: 9am, Thursday 5 March 2026
• Stakeholder sessions (via Teams): 7 or 8 April 2026
• Panel Interview: 8 or 9 April 2026

How to Apply: Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria. Detail any employment or education gaps. Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees. Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable. Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.

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