County NHS Trust for mental health services seeks new chairman

The position is described as a real opportunity to make a difference to people in Lincolnshire, particularly in local mental health and learning disability services, which the Trust is in charge of delivering.

The Trust is looking for someone with substantial senior or board level experience, in a complex organisation, who has a passion for providing outstanding care for the Trust’s service users and carers.

The chairman provides leadership to both the Board of Directors and the Council of Governors and ensures high standards of governance across all Trust activities. They also work with local community and stakeholders.

Trust Lead Governor, Pauline Mountain, said: “Paul is a well-respected and valued member of our Board of Directors and has led the Trust on its continuous quality improvement journey over the last few years, enabling the Trust to be rated ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission and Outstanding for well-led. He will be sorely missed, but we wish him all the best for the future and in his role as chairman of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.

“Our new chairman will join an enthusiastic board, one that is keen to take on new challenges, and is fully committed to providing the very best care for our local community.

“This is a unique opportunity for the right person to use their talent and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Lincolnshire and beyond.”

To be eligible for the role, candidates must qualify to be a member of the Trust and applications are open until November 29, 2020. The Trust plans to make an appointment early in the new year with the new chairman taking up the role from May 1, 2021.

To find out more interested applicants can visit www.lpft.nhs.uk/Chair or call Peter Howie, Trust Secretary on 01522 309196 or email: [email protected]