Non-Executive Directors

Here at Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) we provide high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community, such as physical and mental health, and specialist services. Together with global, national, and local partners, we conduct high-quality and ground-breaking research into mental and physical health and support innovation to improve patient care.  We have clinical teams providing services in inpatient, community, and primary care settings.

Services include:

• Adult mental health
• Forensic and specialist mental health
• Older people’s mental health
• Children’s mental health
• Children’s community
• Older people and adult community
• Specialist learning disability
• Primary care and liaison psychiatry
• Substance misuse
• Social care
• Research and development

We support a population of just under a million people and employ over 4,500 staff. Our biggest bases are at the Cavell Centre, Peterborough, and Fulbourn Hospital, Cambridge, but our staff are based in more than 50 locations.

As a Foundation Trust, CPFT has a membership made up of members of the public, service users and staff.

We are a University of Cambridge Teaching Trust and member of Cambridge University Health Partners working collaboratively with the University of Cambridge Clinical School.

We are also a partner in the National Institute for Health Research's Applied Research Collaboration East of England.

The NIHR ARC East of England is a five-year collaboration between Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust, and the Universities of Cambridge, East Anglia, Hertfordshire and Essex along with other NHS Trusts, Local Authorities, Regional Integrated Care Systems, patient-led organisations, charities, and industry partners across the region. ARC East of England has a focus on improving the health and wellbeing of vulnerable people in complex health systems, while retaining a population health view.

Our statement of purpose

CPFT strives to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, our staff and members, to support and empower them to lead a fulfilling life.

Professionalism - We will maintain the highest standards and develop ourselves and others ... by demonstrating compassion and showing care, honesty and flexibility

Respect - We will create positive relationships ... by being kind, open and collaborative

Innovation – We are forward thinking, research focused and effective ... by using evidence to shape the way we work

Dignity - We will treat you as an individual... by taking the time to hear, listen and understand

Empowerment - We will support you ... by enabling you to make effective, informed decisions and to build your resilience and independence

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust (CPFT) are seeking an outstanding individual to join our board as a Non-Executive Director at an exciting time of change and development for our organisation. We are looking for a Non-Executive Director who has an area of expertise in academia, research and innovation.

Non-Executive Directors must bring an independent perspective, support and challenge to help shape the future of the Trust.

We have an ambition to increase diversity at board level and would welcome applications from individuals from under-represented groups.

This is a 3-year contract, working 3 days a month.

If you wish to have a confidential conversation to discuss this opportunity further, in the first instance please email Sue Roper, Recruitment Team Manager, sue.roper@cpft.nhs.uk

How to apply: 

In order to be considered for the role of Non-Executive Director please submit your CV along with a covering letter to: Sue Roper, Recruitment Team Manager sue.roper@cpft.nhs.uk

Main Duties:

If you are committed, strategic and collaborative, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the board of a successful provider and contribute to the strategy and development of healthcare services for the local population of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

We are currently recruiting to one Non-Executive Director vacancy. In particular, we are seeking a candidate with the following skillsets and experience:

•    A Non-Executive with a track record of providing outstanding leadership as a clinical academic with experience of driving pioneering research and innovation as an expert in their field.

Skills Required:

• A track record of providing senior leadership as a clinical academic driving research and innovation as an expert in their field
• A track record of contributing as a senior leader, committee or Board member to discussions focused on tackling health inequalities; and evidence of making a positive impact at a community level.
• Board or committee experience and/or involvement gained within a range of contexts, with an ability to bring independent external perspectives, skills and challenge to strategy development and implementation.
• Demonstrable first-class communication and listening skills, with a commitment to the values of public service and the NHS, and a curiosity and interest in learning and continuous development.
• Ability to demonstrate the use of experience to work alongside other Non-Executive Directors and Executive colleagues as an equal member of the Board and add value

Working for our organisation:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust are dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion. We deliver many of the NHS services that are provided outside of hospital and in the community, such as physical, mental health, and specialist services. 

Together with national and local partners, we deliver high-quality services and ground-breaking research into mental and physical health, supporting innovation to improve patient care. We strive to continuously improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, our staff and members, to support and empower them to lead a fulfilling life.

The Trust’s vision is to be a leader in health and wellbeing, delivering exceptional services for our communities. True to our values, we drive for excellence and, with a strong record of performance behind us, it is time to look to our future.

Non-Executive Candidate Pack 
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