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About the role Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust Non-Executive Director - Legal Role summary We are seeking a Non-Executive Director to complement our existing Board Members, using their skills and experiences to help us to achieve our ambitions and strategy. We are seeking a Non-Executive Director with a legal qualification and significant legal experience. We recognise the value that legal expertise can add to our Board of Directors, providing constructive feedback and input into complex issues. Main duties of the role As a Non-Executive Director, you will work alongside the Chair, other Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors of the Trust as a full member of the Board. You will be individually and collectively accountable with the other Directors for the success of the organisation and will have the responsibility to constructively challenge the decisions of the Board and help develop proposals on priorities, risk mitigation, values, standards and strategies. As a qualified lawyer you will bring independent legal knowledge and judgement to the work of the Board and its committees, utilising your subject matter knowledge to constructively contribute to debate and decision-making. Non-Executive Director appointments are made by the Trust's Council of Governors taking into account local needs and the requirements of the Code of Governance for NHS Provider Trusts. A Non-Executive Director with communications experience would add real value to our Board discussions - ensuring that we adopt the most effective approach to communicating with our patients, people, the public and partners. This is a desirable rather than essential criteria in our person specification. Non-Executive Directors are chosen for their breadth of experience, appropriate calibre and personal qualities. A Non-Executive Director of the Trust, or any other NHS Foundation Trust, may not be or become a Governor of the Foundation Trust. About us At Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust we provide a wide range of acute, community and older peoples' mental health services to our local community and beyond. We also provide a range of specialist services including bowel screening for a population of around 7 million people and specialist gynaecological cancer treatments from the Scottish Borders through to Cumbria and Whitby. We employ over 5,100 people and have over 400 hospital beds across the Gateshead area. We have an annual turnover of around £400 million and our wholly-owned subsidiary, QE Facilities, provides a wide range of high-quality services to the Trust and other NHS organisations. Our philosophy is that to achieve the best patient care and outcomes we must be clinically-led and management supported - this is an integral part of our approach to everything we do. We have three main strategic ambitions as outlined in our 2025-2030 Corporate Strategy: to be a Centre of Excellence for Women's Health; to be Centre of Excellence for Diagnostic Services; and to provide safe high-quality services for all. We believe that by achieving these ambitions we will be able to make a valuable contribution to the healthcare of the people of Gateshead, but also to the wider North East and North Cumbria. We are proud to be rated as 'good' overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at our last full inspection. Our maternity services were inspected in 2023 and we were delighted to be rated as 'good' with a number of areas of outstanding practice highlighted. We are a key member of the Great North Healthcare Alliance with our valued provider partners at Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals, Northumbria Healthcare and North Cumbria Integrated Care. This provides us with real opportunities to collaborate together to ensure that collectively we deliver the best care to patients in the north of the region. Job description Job responsibilities The Non-Executive Director role has been aligned to the six leadership competency areas outlined in the NHS England Leadership Competency Framework: • Driving high-quality and sustainable outcomes, • Setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation, • Promoting equality and inclusion, and reducing health and workforce inequalities, • Providing robust governance and assurance, • Creating a compassionate, just and positive culture, • Building trusted relationships with partners and communities Further details can be found in the candidate recruitment pack supplied by NRG Executive. Person Specification Qualifications & skills Essential • A recognised legal qualification and associated significant legal experience, • A deeply-rooted commitment to the delivery of safe, high-quality, compassionate and joined-up care, and to its continuous improvement, • High level of understanding and interest in healthcare issues, • Ability to understand and contribute to the strategic direction of a large and complex organisation, • Proven leadership skills, • Clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities, and responsibilities of Non-Executive Directors, • Ability to fulfil fit and proper person requirements of the role Values Essential • A commitment to NHS values and principles of NHS Foundation Trusts, • Ability to work with and influence senior leaders in the NHS across all professional/management disciplines Experience Essential • Ability to work with and influence senior leaders across all professional/management disciplines, • High level of understanding and interest in healthcare issues, • Clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities, and responsibilities of Non-Executive Directors, • Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role Desirable • The temperament, ability and experience to work at a Board level (previous Board-level experience is desirable, but not essential) as full support will be offered, • Previous experience of chairing committees is desirable, but not essential as full support will be given, • Awareness / willingness to develop an awareness of mass public health issues which may affect the Trust How to apply Applications should be emailed to Scot McHarg, our appointed recruitment consultant at NRG Executive, at If you wish to be considered for the role, please provide: • A CV that includes your address and preferred contact details, highlighting and explaining any gaps in your employment history., • A supporting statement outlining your skills, experience, values and motivations for applying, clearly demonstrating how you meet the criteria set out in the Person Specification., • The names, positions and contact details of three referees in a senior or line management capacity., • Details of any dates when you will not be available for interview. Closing date 2nd April 2026 Interview date 24th April 2026 Remuneration £13,715 per annum Informal Discussions For an initial informal discussion about the roles, please contact Scot McHarg at NRG Executive, again via NRG Executive are supporting the Trust with this appointment and can provide further information about the opportunity. Diversity & Inclusion Policy We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We believe that the best Boards are those that reflect the communities they serve and we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented at Board level. Eligibility Please note that to be eligible to apply for this role candidates must reside in the North East and North Cumbria (i.e. the geographical area covered by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System). Disclosure and Barring Service Check Given the significant public profile and responsibility Board Members hold, appropriate background checks will be undertaken to ensure those appointed meet Fit and Proper Person requirements. Applications will be assessed on merit as part of a fair and open process, from the widest possible pool of candidates.

Hospital Director We are seeking a hands-on Hospital Director with a strong background in independent mental health services to lead and scale a growing organisation. This role is suited to an experienced leader who has successfully run or significantly contributed to the operation of independent mental health hospitals or specialist services. The successful candidate will play a central role in operational leadership, service growth, regulatory excellence, and organisational development, with a clear pathway to Managing Director as the organisation expands. This is not a purely strategic board role. We are looking for someone who enjoys building services, leading teams, improving quality, and driving growth on the ground. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Lead the day-to-day operations of the hospital/service ensuring high standards of care and regulatory compliance., • Provide visible leadership to clinical and non-clinical teams., • Ensure services meet CQC standards and maintain strong inspection outcomes., • Work with ownership/board to implement growth strategy., • Identify opportunities to expand services or develop new provision., • Ensure robust governance frameworks across clinical, operational, and safeguarding domains., • Work closely with clinical leads to ensure safe, evidence-based practice., • Manage budgets, occupancy, and service performance., • Build strong relationships with NHS commissioners, ICBs, and local authorities., • Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team., • Recruit and develop senior managers and clinical leaders., • Play a central role in scaling the organisation., • Contribute to board-level decision making. Essential Experience • Senior leadership experience within independent mental health services., • Experience managing CQC-regulated services., • Proven track record of running or helping scale a healthcare organisation., • Strong operational and financial management experience., • Experience leading hospital-level services (PICU, acute, rehab, CAMHS, etc.)., • Experience opening or developing new services., • Experience in turnaround or scaling organisations.

An outstanding AJ100 Architectural Practice in Newcastle requires a purpose-driven Architect to join their talented team, working on their biggest project to date! Our partnered clients passion lies in creating spaces that enhance people’s lives. For over 40 years, they have brought energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to every project undertaken, whatever the scale or sector. Their primary expertise is in designing for people, with a particular focus on the Residential and healthcare sectors. Project work includes affordable housing, private homes, specialist living for older adults, acute healthcare, integrated care, and mental health environments. They are an ambitious and growing practice constantly challenging to seek personal and professional growth. Their commitment to enhancing people’s lives extends to their employees creating a great place to work, with employee development at heart, supporting their team to grow rewarding careers while delivering work they care about. About the Role Experienced, passionate and purpose-driven Architect, working on their biggest hospital project to date. You will be working directly alongside the Associate lead on the project, with great opportunities for exposure to design lead responsibilities on a major healthcare project. You will work closely with clients, technologist consultants and contractors to ensure the provision of design solutions for this project. Architect Job requirements A track record of leading Architecture Projects Brilliant client relationship skills Completion of a RIBA Part 3 course of education, with ARB registration. RIBA Chartered Membership, or willingness to become a RIBA Chartered Member. Strong design, visualisation, and graphics skills. Strong written, verbal, and graphical presentation skills. Broad range of technical knowledge. Proficiency in common software packages (e.g. Autodesk, Adobe, Office) is desirable. Ability to use Autodesk Revit to a reasonable standard is desirable, but transferable skills from other 3D drawing packages are also considered relevant. Job responsibilities Project management including: Understanding the agreed fee and scope of services. Building and maintaining brilliant relationships with the client Plan resource needs against project programme and deliverables. Ensure Practice QA procedures are followed, including key deliverables at each Stage. Ensure project issues are dealt with in a timely manner, to the client’s satisfaction. Manage the progress of any required statutory approvals, including Planning and Building Regulation requirements. Maintain regular communication with Team Leaders and Project Director to provide updates on project progress and fee expenditure. Technical delivery including: Preparation of drawings, schedules and specifications Production of presentation material, including graphics, documents, visuals and models Provide competent design solutions to problems Adhere to agreed practice procedures, templates, Quality Assurance and technical standards Deal with client queries and escalate when required. Be prepared to research aspects of building design, legislation, and codes of practice. Apply sound knowledge of building design, legislation, and codes of practice when relevant to a project. Liaise with clients and provide informed architectural advice. Job benefits Salary depending on experience £35,000 - £50,000 Pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Christmas shutdown. Flexible and hybrid working Professional fees paid Profit share scheme Health & wellbeing scheme. Interested? Apply now by submitting your CV or for further information, please contact James Jackson at Conrad Consulting