Group Chair Norfolk & Waveney University Hospital Group: Sponsorship Available

Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

Job summary

In conjunction with Alumni Global The Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group are seeking to appoint a new Group Chair.

To be considered for this role please follow the link to the application process with Alumni

Group Chair, Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group – Alumni Global

Please note only applications submitted to Alumni will be considered, we will not be accepting applications via Trac and NHS Jobs

Main duties of the job

All applications must include:

  • A full curriculum vitae/resume

  • Quoting the relevant role reference number: A042402

  • A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and Norfolk & Waveney University Hospitals Group that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document)

  • Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment)

  • A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application)

Person Specification

Strategic

Essential

  • Experience of shaping and delivering organisational vision and strategy.
  • Track record of leading complex change at Board level with a focus on transformation, technology and innovation.
  • Ability to assess competing priorities and maintain focus on patient and public benefit.

People

Essential

  • Experience building and leading inclusive teams and collaborative cultures.
  • Skilled in engaging, challenging, and supporting senior leaders.
  • A proven track record in championing equality, diversity and inclusion, and culture change
  • Highly developed skills in chairing meetings and events and managing competing views and perspectives in an inclusive way.

Professional Acumen

Essential

  • Experience of working as a Board member in complex organisations, both at Executive and Non-Executive Director levels, including leading complex change and transformation
  • Strong knowledge of statutory and regulatory governance, risk management and internal control and Board assurance systems in a regulated industry.
  • Experience of working within or closely with public sector organisations.
  • A high degree of personal integrity and resilience

Desirable

  • Recent experience and understanding of implementation of digital strategies and complex technology transformations (desirable).

Outcomes Focus

Essential

  • Demonstrated constructive and sustained impact on service improvement, innovation, and public sector value creation and preservation.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the discharge of financial stewardship, probity, directors’ statutory and fiduciary duties, and regulatory compliance.

Partnerships

Essential

  • Ability to collaborate across real and perceived organisational boundaries; sociopolitical acumen.
  • Commitment to engaging with patients, communities, and diverse stakeholders with empathy.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Closing Date: 13 November 2026

To apply for this job please visit apps.trac.jobs.