A chairman is needed to take the helm at a trust supporting people with mental health and learning disabilities in South Derbyshire.

The Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is looking for an inspirational new chairman who is passionate about patient-centred care to join the team.

The successful applicant will provide leadership and support to the board of directors and council of governors, working closely with the chief executive officer to deliver the trust's strategy.

It requires board-level, non-executive experience gained within an organisation of comparable scale, complexity and challenge - ideally from within the NHS, an aligned sector or a regulated industry.

The appointment is for an initial period of three years but it may be renewed for a second three-year term, subject to approval by the council of governors. The time commitment is currently two to three days per week (on average) which may be during the working day or in the evening.

A spokesman said: “As chairman you will promote the highest standards of integrity, probity and corporate governance, ensuring that quality, finance and operational demands are held in balance.

“Accustomed to high levels of accountability, you will demonstrate inspirational, ethical leadership and have credibility and political awareness to collaborate with our wide range of external stakeholders.

“You will have an extensive track record of transformation and organisational change, strategic and collaborative working and feel comfortable bringing influence to bear to the benefit of patients and staff.

“Above all we expect to appoint a chairman who can demonstrate commitment to our values - always putting patients at the centre of everything we do, providing respectful and responsive care, working with integrity, honesty and trust to deliver effective and efficient services.”

Anyone interested has until August 14 to apply and more information is available here.