Two Non-Executive Directors, Medway NHS Foundation Trust

At Medway NHS Foundation Trust, our aspiration is to be the best. This means providing the highest quality of care for our patients through employing highly skilled staff.

Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in joining our Board as a Non-Executive Director.
It is an exciting and pivotal time to join Medway NHS Foundation Trust. As a acute hospital trust based in Gillingham, Kent, we are at the heart of the Medway and Swale communities, serving a population of over 427,000 people. With more than 5,000 colleagues and an active volunteer network, we are proud to be one of the largest employers in the region and a key part of our local economy.
Underpinning everything we do is our vision to deliver the Best of Care, Best of People by fostering a culture of bold leadership, inclusivity, and collaboration. We are focused on improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities, and ensuring the highest standards of financial sustainability and governance during this period of challenge and transformation for the NHS.
At Medway, we have a talented team with a clear ambition to deliver outstanding care for our patients. To support us on this journey, we are seeking two Non-Executive Directors, one to Chair the Audit Committee and the other to Chair the Finance Committee. These roles are central to providing strong, independent oversight and guidance while ensuring robust governance and financial transparency.
As a Non-Executive Director, you will play an influential role in shaping our future, championing our values of Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open, and Together. You will have the opportunity to inspire and challenge, bringing your skills and experience to bear on critical strategic decisions that will positively impact our staff, patients, and the wider community. In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking Board committed to collaboration, excellence, and openness.
This is a significant opportunity to contribute to healthcare improvement in an organisation of real scale and potential. If you share our ambition, values, and commitment to making a difference, I encourage you to apply.
For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Thomas Patterson, Managing Director, Alumni Global on thomas.patterson@alumniglobal.com.
Thank you again for your interest, and I look forward to hearing from you.
John Goulston
Chair
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Click below to read the role description:
Non-Executive Directors
All applications must include:
• A full curriculum vitae/resume
• Quoting the role reference number:
Non-Executive Directors: A040208
• A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and Medway NHS FT that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)
• Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)
• A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application) *
Right to work checks
If you are successfully shortlisted, our partner, Yoti, will contact you to complete an online right to work check. This is a quick and secure process, ensuring that all necessary legal requirements are met before proceeding further in the recruitment process.
Monitoring
One of Alumni Global’s and Medway’s objectives is to ensure that its workforce is reflective of the local community and therefore we actively encourage applications from under-represented groups. So that we can successfully achieve these aims, while it is not mandatory we would encourage every applicant to complete the “Equal Opportunities Monitoring form” so that we can measure the effectiveness of our efforts. The Recruiting Manager does not have access to the Monitoring Information Sections of the application form at any stage of the process and the information provided will be kept entirely confidential.
For a confidential discussion on this role please contact:
Thomas Patterson, Managing Director or Michael Earnshaw, Head of Research whose details can be found at the bottom of this microsite.
Candidate adjustment
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made as part of the recruitment process please can you advise us so that we can ensure this is accommodated.
Closing Date: Thursday, 6 February 2025
Final Interview: w/c 24 February 2025 (TBC)