Visa Note
Oxford Health NHS Trust offers a certificate of sponsorship for eligible international candidates. However, applicants must verify their visa eligibility requirements directly with the employer before applying. Immigration rules and visa types may change, and it’s your responsibility to confirm that you meet all criteria.
Job Overview
Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Non-Executive Director (NED) who will act as Chair for our Audit & Risk Committee, taking up the substantive Audit Chair role in April 2026 when the current post-holder completes his term. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior leader with significant financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation.
About Oxford Health NHS Trust
We provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and North East Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people’s homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: “Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team”.
Our values are: “Caring, safe and excellent”. At Oxford Health we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- Individual and Trust wide learning and development
- 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous service
- NHS Discount
- Pension scheme
- Lease car scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Staff accommodation (waiting lists may apply)
- Staff networking and support groups
Job Details
Company: Oxford Health NHS Trust
Location: Oxford
Salary: Depending on experience
Schedule: Part-time
Employment Type: Fixed term
Contract Duration: 3 years
Working Pattern: Part-time (approximately 3 days per month)
Reference Number: 267-CS7636150
Application Deadline: 04 January 2026
Certificate of Sponsorship: Available for eligible candidates
Key Responsibilities
As Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee, you will bring significant senior financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation, enabling you to provide effective leadership to the Committee and ensure high standards of governance, assurance and financial stewardship. You will offer independent challenge and informed scrutiny to the Board, promote transparency in decision-making, and support the development and delivery of high-quality care.
Qualifications and Experience
Essential Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of audit, risk management and assurance processes
- Relevant professional qualification e.g. CCAB qualification or equivalent
- Current membership of a recognised professional body which requires up-to-date continuous professional development
Essential Experience:
- Significant senior financial expertise and experience gained in a large, complex organisation
- Innovative and forward-looking leadership skills
- Authority and interpersonal skills to Chair a key Board committee
About the Role
This is a part-time role, approximately 3 days per month. The substantive Audit Chair role will commence in April 2026 when the current post-holder completes his term. You will contribute to the Board’s collective responsibility for quality, performance and risk oversight. As a committed advocate for excellent patient care, you will champion the Trust’s values, foster a culture of inclusion, learning and continuous improvement, and bring a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across the organisation.
Key Dates
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 4th January 2026
Online Focus Group Assessment: Thursday 29th January 2026
Panel Interview and Focus Group Assessment: Friday 30th January 2026, in person at Unipart House, Oxford
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the NHS Jobs website. Please follow these steps:
- Visit the NHS Jobs website and search for reference number 267-CS7636150
- Complete the online application form with your personal details and supporting statement
- Upload your CV and expression of interest as detailed in the candidate brief
- Submit your application before the deadline of 04 January 2026
For international applicants:
- Ensure you confirm your visa eligibility with Oxford Health NHS Trust before applying
- Prepare any required criminal record certificates from countries you have resided in
- Be ready to discuss your right to work in the UK during the application process
- Contact Charlotte, Executive Assistant via [email protected] with any visa-related questions
Contact Information
For questions about the job, contact:
Name: Taff Gidi via Charlotte, Executive Assistant
Position: Executive Director of Corporate Affairs
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 07741102795
About Oxford
Oxford is a historic and vibrant city in the heart of England, known for its world-renowned university, cultural heritage, and high-quality healthcare facilities. The city offers excellent transport links, including direct trains to London and international airports. Oxford combines historic charm with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and work for international professionals.
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 Details
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. 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.
Employer Website
For more information about Oxford Health NHS Trust, please visit: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk
Privacy Notice
Please review Oxford Health NHS Trust’s privacy notice for information on how your data will be used: https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk/privacy/
Supporting Documents
Candidate Brief.pdf (PDF, 899 KB) is available for download. Please ensure you read this document carefully before submitting your application as it contains detailed instructions for submitting your CV and expression of interest.
Equal Opportunities
Oxford Health NHS Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace.
