Job overview To apply for these roles please only complete the personal details, and equal opportunities sections on the application form. On the qualifications, employment history, supporting information, and references section please just put TBC before submitting. Please submit: A CV A covering letter (setting out which role you wish to be considered for and how you meet the criteria) To: [email protected] : Subject line: “Walton Centre NED Appointments application” Applications submitted without subsequent submission of a CV via email before the closing date of this advert will not be considered for shortlisting. The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the UK’s only specialist hospital dedicated to neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services. Rated Outstanding by the CQC, we serve a population of 3.5 million across Cheshire and Merseyside, North Wales, the Isle of Man and beyond, delivering world‑class care, research and innovation in neurosciences. Following a strategic decision to remain an independent Foundation Trust, we are entering a new phase focused on clarity, confidence and delivery. To support this next chapter, we are seeking to appoint two exceptional Non‑Executive Directors to further strengthen our Board. These are high‑impact roles offering the opportunity to shape strategy, provide effective challenge and help ensure the long‑term sustainability and success of a nationally recognised centre of excellence. Advert The opportunities The Trust are recruiting two Non‑Executive Directors, each bringing one of the following skill sets: 1. Audit Committee Chair You will bring recent, senior financial experience, supported by a recognised professional qualification. You will have the credibility and confidence to chair the Audit Committee, providing assurance on financial stewardship, risk management, internal control and governance, and constructively holding Executive Directors to account in a complex and highly regulated environment. 2. Community, Inequalities and Population Impact Leader You will bring strong evidence from senior leadership or governance roles of making a tangible difference to people’s lives, particularly through work in organisations focussed on reducing inequalities, strengthening outcomes for communities, or improving access and inclusion. You will offer insight, challenge and advocacy around population health, fairness and inclusion, helping the Trust respond effectively to the diverse communities it serves. Working for our organisation The Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is the only NHS trust to hold dual accreditation for the Investors in People. We invest in people and we invest in wellbeing standards and have been awarded Gold status for both. The Walton Centre is a leader in the treatment and care of neurology and neurosurgery, placing the patient and their family at the heart of everything we do. As the only specialist hospital trust in the UK dedicated to providing comprehensive neurology, neurosurgery, spinal and pain management services we are proud to be rated as an Outstanding Trust by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and champion change throughout the field of neuroscience. Originally formed in 1992, the Trust received Foundation Trust status in 2009. With around 1,450 staff, The Walton Centre treats more than 127,000 outpatients and 18,000 inpatients each year. We have leading specialists and incredibly dedicated staff delivering excellent clinical outcomes for brain, spinal and neurological care nationally and internationally. Teams across our site in Fazakerley, Liverpool, offer a world-class service in diagnosing and treating injuries and illnesses affecting the brain, spine and peripheral nerves and muscles, and in supporting people suffering from a wide range of long-term neurological conditions. Detailed job description and main responsibilities About the roles As a Non‑Executive Director, you will: Contribute to setting the Trust’s strategic direction and values Provide independent scrutiny and constructive challenge on quality, safety, performance and delivery Ensure robust governance, financial probity and risk management Champion equality, diversity and inclusion Act as an ambassador for the Trust with patients, partners and stakeholders You will join a committed, cohesive Board where your contribution will be visible, valued and influential. Who we are looking for The Trust are seeking people with: Board‑level, governing body or trustee experience in complex organisations Strong judgement, integrity and the confidence to challenge constructively A commitment to public service values and to improving outcomes for patients and communities NHS experience is not required. Applications from candidates with experience in a wide range of sectors and backgrounds are welcomed The Trust are particularly keen to hear from individuals from groups currently under‑represented at Board level, including people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, those with lived experience of disability, and candidates from a wide range of professional and socio‑economic backgrounds. Why join The Walton Centre? · An Outstanding‑rated, specialist Trust with national and international reputation · The opportunity to shape the future of an independent NHS organisation · A Board culture that values openness, collaboration and continuous improvement · A role where your contribution will make a genuine difference