Closing date: Monday 25th September
About the Organisation
At Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) they provide integrated physical and mental health care, learning disability and adult social care services across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin. They also provide services on a wider regional and many of these on a national basis including perinatal, eating disorders, forensic, sexual health and drug & alcohol services. They provide truly integrated care, with a dedicated workforce of 8,500 staff and annual income over £600 million. Their values are at the heart of all their decision. These are Putting people at the heart of what they do, Empowering people to improve care and wellbeing and Delivering better health, better care in partnership.
Recently achieving University status and rated as “Good” by the CQC since 2019; they are proud of the professionalism of their dedicated people and of their consistent focus on person centred care. Like all NHS organisations they face significant resource challenges coupled with increasing demand and they are working collaboratively with partners across the two main ICB footprints in which they operate to reduce health inequalities and provide joined up care and high quality experience for their populations as well as safe, fulfilling and flexible careers for their people.
About the role
The new Chair will lead a strong and established Board working together with staff, Governors, service users and partners as they continue to push boundaries for those that they serve. They are seeking an inclusive and visible leader who will set the tone for the person-centred culture whilst bringing diversity of thought and experience to the Board; ensuring that quality, finance, and operational demands are held in balance. An experienced Board leader, you will be skilled in shaping a Board and the strategic direction of a complex and highly regulated organisation with multiple stakeholders. Strategic, innovative and visionary; you will provide both support and challenge to their Board whilst working in partnership with their highly valued Council of Governors. A skilled networker; you will thrive as an influencer and ambassador for their organisation regionally and nationally. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead a Board with high levels of aspiration and build on solid foundations as they continue to seek opportunities to make life better for their communities.
They are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. They know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. They value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit.
To learn more about their organisation, this role and the recruitment process visit click on the link below or for a confidential discussion, please contact Will McAlpine, Julia St Clare or Emma Pickup on 07554 050236.
Closing date: 9am Monday 25th September
Remuneration: £55,000 pa;
Time commitment: 3 days a week on average
Location: Stafford