Associate Non-Executive Director

Associate Non-Executive Director

Help Shape the Future of Healthcare

The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAHT) is seeking an exceptional senior clinical leader to join our Board as an Associate Non-Executive Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership, governance and future direction of a major NHS organisation serving communities across West Essex and East Hertfordshire.

We are particularly interested in individuals with significant experience in nursing, maternity services or an allied health profession, who can bring independent thinking, constructive challenge and sound judgement to Board discussions.

About the role

As an Associate Non-Executive Director, you will:

• Provide independent scrutiny, support and challenge to the Trust Board
• Contribute to strategic decision-making and organisational oversight
• Champion quality, patient safety and clinical effectiveness
• Support the development of an inclusive, compassionate and high-performing culture
• Help shape services through partnership working across the wider health and care system
• Ensure the interests of patients, staff and local communities remain at the heart of decision-making

About You

You will have:

• Senior or Board-level leadership experience
• A substantial clinical background in nursing, maternity or an allied health profession
• Experience of influencing significant organisational decisions
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills
• The confidence to challenge constructively and support effectively
• A commitment to equality, inclusion and improving outcomes for patients

NHS experience is desirable but not essential.

About the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust

PAHT provides a wide range of acute healthcare services to a population of approximately 350,000 people across West Essex and East Hertfordshire, delivering care from sites in Harlow, Bishop's Stortford and Epping.

At the heart of our RISE Strategy is our ambition to deliver outstanding care, support our people and work with our communities to improve health outcomes and reduce inequalities.

We welcome diverse applications

We are committed to building a Board that reflects the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled people and individuals who can bring diverse perspectives and experiences.

Key Dates

• Closing Date: 6 September 2026
• Provisional Interview Date: 16 September 2026
• Proposed Start Date: 1 October 2026

Join us and help make a positive difference to the patients, colleagues and communities we serve.