There are moments when an opportunity comes along that offers both scale and meaning in equal measure. This is one of them.

Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are working together in an ambitious and evolving Group model, bringing together two distinct organisations with a shared purpose: to deliver excellence in care for patients and communities. At a time of both challenge and opportunity across the NHS, this partnership is creating the conditions to improve outcomes, strengthen sustainability and reimagine how care is delivered across a diverse population.

We are seeking Non-Executive Directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors to help shape what comes next. These roles offer the chance to contribute at the highest level, providing independent challenge and support, shaping strategy and ensuring strong governance across a complex and evolving system. You will bring Board-level experience, sound judgement and the ability to balance quality, performance and financial sustainability, alongside a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for patients.

Whether your background is in finance, clinical leadership or people and organisational development, you will be passionate about diversity and inclusion and motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference. You will understand the importance of collaboration, curiosity and support, recognising that impact at this level comes as much from how you lead as what you bring.

This is a rare chance to join the Boards of two NHS Trusts which are redefining how organisations can work together across boundaries, with the ambition and scale to truly transform care.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from women and candidates from global majority backgrounds, helping ensure our Boards better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome diversity of experience, perspective and background and are committed to building inclusive leadership at every level of our organisations.

For further information please visit:

https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe132099

For an informal conversation after reviewing the candidate information please contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson.

Closing date 31st July

Final Interviews: w/c 14th and 15th September

Julia St Clare, Senior Consultant

E: julia.stclare@gatenbysanderson.com

T: +44 (0) 7807 631 564

Melanie Shearer, Partner

E: melanie.shearer@gatenbysanderson.com

T: +44 (0) 7785 616 548

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Documents

Fit and Proper Person Declaration - New.docx

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date
9am Friday 31st July 2026

Preliminary interviews
w/c 17th August 2026

Final Panel Selection
w/c 14th September 2026

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.