West London NHS Trust: Non-Executive Director & Chair of Audit Committee
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- Feb 20
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Closing Date: Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 11am.
About the Organisation
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services which are commissioned locally and nationally. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Their high secure services care for patients from across the South of England and they provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs – Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hounslow.
The Trust employs nearly 6000 substantive staff, of whom 59% are from a Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) background. They operate from over 80 sites and our turnover for 2025-26 is estimated to be over £541m.
The Trust is rated as ‘Good’ overall by the Care Quality Commission, and the rating for their Forensic services has improved from ‘Requires improvement’ to ‘Outstanding’. Rigorous financial management and clinical engagement has been central to their ability to deliver service improvements and a strong financial position. Their staff rate us highly and in the 2024 staff survey, the Trust was above average in six out of the nine themes.
About the role
West London NHS Trust is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director (NED) with a strong financial and audit background to join our Board and Chair the Audit Committee. This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to an organisation that delivers vital mental health, community and specialist services to diverse communities across West London.
As a Board member, you will bring independent oversight, challenge and assurance, supporting the Trust to deliver high-quality, safe and sustainable care. You will play a key role in shaping long-term strategy, strengthening governance, and promoting a compassionate, inclusive and high-performing culture.
As Chair of the Audit Committee, you will provide leadership on financial governance, risk management, internal control and assurance, ensuring that the Board receives robust and reliable information to support effective decision-making and patient safety.
Working alongside fellow Non-Executive and Executive Directors, you will:
Provide constructive challenge and independent judgement
Hold the executive to account for performance, quality and financial sustainability
Contribute to strategy, transformation and system-wide collaboration
Promote equality, inclusion and reduced health inequalities
Help foster a positive, just and compassionate organisational culture
About you
They are seeking candidates with:
A strong financial background
Senior-level experience in a large, complex organisation
Knowledge, experience and a genuine interest in audit, risk and assurance
A clear commitment to high-quality patient care and NHS values
You will be able to demonstrate the credibility, integrity and judgement required to operate at Board level and to bring an external, independent perspective to strategic decision-making.
They particularly welcome applications from individuals who are under-represented at Board level, including candidates from diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities. Applicants should live in, or have strong connections to, Ealing, Hammersmith & Fulham, or Hounslow.
Key date:
Closing date for receipt of applications: 4th March 2026 at 11am.
Interview date: W/C 6th April 2026
Proposed start date: End May/June 2026
Please forward your completed application – CV and supporting statement to england.chairsandneds@nhs.net quoting reference L3584
Recruitment Pack
Time commitment and remuneration
This role requires approximately 2–5 days per month, with some flexibility.
The remuneration is £13,000 per annum
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