About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Board and Non-Executive Opportunities
Help shape the future of one of the country’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking expressions of interest for five important Board and governance appointments across the Trust and its subsidiary organisations.
These opportunities offer the chance to contribute to the leadership, governance and future development of a nationally recognised NHS Foundation Trust, supporting the continued delivery of safe, high-quality and sustainable services for the communities it serves.
Closing date: Wednesday 12 August 2026
Five opportunities across the Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Group
Together, these appointments will strengthen Board capability across Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and its subsidiary organisations.
As the Trust's exclusive recruitment partner, NRG is seeking individuals who can bring independent judgement, strategic insight and constructive challenge, alongside a genuine commitment to public service values.
Candidates are welcome to express an interest in one specific appointment, consider more than one opportunity, or arrange an initial confidential conversation to explore where their skills and experience could have the greatest impact.
Current opportunities:
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (NHFML) Non-Executive Director
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHFMT) Commercial Non-Executive Director
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (NHNFT) Clinical Non-Executive Director
Northumbria Healthcare Facilities Management Ltd (NHFML) Chair
Click on a role title to download the relevant candidate information pack.
About Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital, community and adult social care services across Northumberland and North Tyneside, together with a range of specialist services across the wider region.
Care is delivered from hospitals, community settings and people’s own homes, supporting more than 500,000 people across a diverse geographical area.
Northumbria Healthcare has an outstanding reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, integrated care and partnership working. It is one of the North East’s largest employers, with approximately 12,000 colleagues, and has twice been rated Outstanding overall by the Care Quality Commission.
In 2026, the Trust became one of the first NHS organisations to receive Advanced Foundation Trust status, recognising its leadership, performance, quality of care, financial sustainability and approach to partnership working.
The Trust is entering an important period in its development, with a new five-year plan for 2026 to 2031 and a continuing focus on improving population health, addressing inequalities and delivering excellent care within a changing NHS environment.
How to express your interest
Expressions of interest should be submitted by Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Please provide:
A current CV, including your address and preferred contact details
A short supporting statement outlining your relevant skills, experience, values and motivation
An indication of which role or roles you are most interested in
Alternatively, confirmation that you would welcome a discussion about where your experience may be most relevant
Details of any dates when you will not be available for an interview
Applications should be emailed to scotmcharg@nrgplc.com
Recruitment process
The appointment process is expected to include the following stages:
Closing date for expressions of interest: Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 20 August 2026
Interviews:
NHFML Non-Executive Director: Wednesday 9 September 2026
NHNFT Non-Executive Director (Commercial): Tuesday 15 September 2026
Northumbria Primary Care Chair (NPC): Wednesday 16 September 2026
NHNFT Non-Executive Director (Clinical): Friday 18 September 2026
NHFML Chair: Friday 25 September 2026
Candidates will be kept informed throughout the process and provided with further information about the relevant assessment arrangements.
Eligibility and Appointment Checks
Candidates will need to demonstrate that they can meet the time commitment required for the relevant appointment and comply with any eligibility requirements associated with the role.
Given the significant responsibility and public profile associated with these appointments, appropriate background checks will be undertaken to ensure that those appointed meet relevant Fit and Proper Person requirements.
A Disclosure and Barring Service check may also be required.
** Please note that to be eligible to apply for this role, candidates must reside in the North East and North Cumbria region (i.e. the geographical area covered by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System).
Further information about eligibility and the checks undertaken will be provided during the appointment process.
Would you like an informal discussion?
NRG Executive is supporting Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust with these appointments.
For a confidential and informal discussion about the opportunities, the organisations or where your experience may be most relevant, please contact Scot McHarg.