Non-Executive Director (NED) Designate Chair of the Quality Committee in Oxford

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). We are a responsive and innovative Foundation Trust that places our values of Caring, Safe and Excellent at the heart of everything we do. We take great pride in our staff and believe that investing in you is key to us achieving our vision of outstanding care delivered by outstanding people. We work with a wide range of partner organisations to deliver care and support to people in their own homes and from a number of hospitals and community bases. We focus on delivering care as close to home as possible for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. We actively support anti-racism, equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Job overview: Oxford Health is partnering with Nurole to find Non Executive Directors. Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Director who will be designated to become Chair of the Quality Committee from April 2026, following the planned transition of the incumbent. This appointment offers the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping quality, safety and patient experience across a large and complex NHS organisation. This is a part-time role, approximately 3 days per month.

Main duties of the job: As a Non-Executive Director, they will share collective responsibility for the leadership, performance and governance of the Trust. Working alongside executive and non-executive colleagues, they will provide independent oversight, constructive challenge and strategic support, ensuring the Trust continues to deliver safe, effective and compassionate care. As Chair of the Quality Committee, the role-holder will lead the Board's assurance on quality, safety and clinical governance, overseeing the Trust's approach to continuous improvement and learning. The Chair will work closely with executive leaders to ensure that quality considerations are embedded throughout strategy, operational delivery and system partnerships.

Working for our organisation: We provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”. Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”.

Benefits: Excellent opportunities for career progression, individual and Trust-wide learning and development, 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service, NHS Discount, Pension scheme, Lease car scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply), Staff networking and support groups.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities: Providing leadership and direction to the Quality Committee, ensuring its effective operation and alignment with Board priorities; Offering robust scrutiny and assurance on quality, patient safety, clinical effectiveness and patient experience; Supporting a culture of openness, learning and continuous improvement across the Trust; Working collaboratively with executive leaders, clinicians and governors to strengthen quality governance; Contributing fully to Board discussions on strategy, performance, risk and sustainability; Acting as an ambassador for the Trust, engaging with partners across the health and care system, including integrated care systems, local authorities, the voluntary sector and academic partners.

Person specification: Experience - Senior-level experience within a large, complex health or social care organisation; A demonstrable commitment to patients, public service and the values of the NHS; Evidence of operating effectively at board or equivalent senior leadership level, with the confidence to challenge constructively and support strategically. Skills - The ability to meet the independence requirements set out in the Code of Governance for NHS Provider Trusts.

All new starters have a thorough induction process, both local and Trust wide, which aims to create a positive supportive working environment allowing new employees to learn key elements of their role over a reasonable timescale. Appointment to this post is subject to the trust receiving satisfactory references covering 3 years of employment or study. We are ambitious in our pursuit of excellence, driven by the belief that a fair, just and fully inclusive organisational culture enables our teams to deliver the best quality of care and services possible and we work hard to ensure that our diverse workforce reflects the communities that we serve. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, are an Equal Opportunities employer with a number of internal networking groups to support our employees and where possible will always look to make reasonable adjustments in order that you can fulfil the role to recognise your full potential. All our employees are committed to demonstrating through their behaviour our core values - safe, caring and excellent. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicant requirements: This post will require a submission for Disclosure to be made to check for any unspent criminal convictions.