Chair
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- Employer:
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location:
- Nottingham
- Salary:
- £60,000 per annum for c2-3 days per week
- Closing date:
- 12pm Friday 12th June 2026
- Job Ref:
- GSe132495
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Description
As one of the largest teaching Trusts in the country, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) serve around 10% of England’s population, with an annual income of £1.7 billion and a workforce of almost 19,000. We are a national and international leader in specialist services, home to the UK’s largest Major Trauma Centre, and have strong research and teaching partnerships with the University of Nottingham, Nottingham Trent University and Loughborough University.
Our vision is to be outstanding in health outcomes and patient and staff experience. As a key member of the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire Integrated Care System, and the region’s largest employer, our role is vital to the health and wellbeing of our communities. We are a high-profile Trust, and our reputation is critical to maintaining trust and confidence with our staff, patients and partners particularly as we anticipate the Independent Maternity Review reporting in June 2026.
Following Nick Carver’s appointment as Regional Chair for the East, we are seeking a new Chair to lead our open, committed and supportive Unitary Board. We have made significant improvements over the past four years, and you will join at a critical time as we build on our ‘People First’ strategy and work with partners to continue to integrate health and care services.
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate and resilient leader with Chair or equivalent experience in large, complex organisations. You will build credibility quickly, bring a strong understanding of healthcare and system reform, and lead with integrity and collaboration. A commitment to visibility, partnership working and high standards of governance is essential. This is a high-profile and influential role; a unique opportunity to shape the future of our services, workforce and communities.
We are an inclusive organisation and committed to building a diverse Board. We warmly encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Further information:
Full details are available via our recruitment microsite https://nuh.gs-attract.com/. For a confidential discussion, please contact GatenbySanderson.
Helen Barkham – helen.barkham@gatenbysanderson.com
Emma Pickup – emma.pickup@gatenbysanderson.com
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How to Apply
- Please submit an up to date copy of your CV, along with a Supporting Statement that addresses the criteria set out in the person specification, using examples to demonstrate how you meet the essential requirements.
- A completed fit and proper person form – the template can be downloaded from the same place as the job description.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- You should provide the names, positions, organisations, and contact details for your referees, which must be your line managers and include your current and most recent employer. The referees should cover at least two roles as the minimum. Please note, should you be appointed, you will be required to provide references covering your last 6 years of employment as per the new NHS Fit and Proper Person regulations. Where there have been gaps in employment, this six year period will be extended accordingly. Referees will only be contacted for those proceeding to the final stage - we will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email to confirm that you have applied. If you do not receive this email, please make contact with GatenbySanderson.