Non-Executive Director

Job summary

*Applications to be sent to quoting reference S3381

We have vacancies for two Non-Executive Directors (NED) at Devon Partnership NHS Trust (DPT). This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents & expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people served by the Trust. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing and are looking for new Non-Executive Directors to support our work.

You will need to have a genuine commitment to patients & the promotion of excellent health care services.

You will have excellent demonstratable senior level experience as follows:

• Previous NED experience with an organisation of similar size and complexity of DPT
• Strong strategic capabilities
• Experience of operating in highly regulated environments
• Must be capable of chairing sub-board meetings with credibility & effectiveness
• Must be able to demonstrate strong inter-personal skills/relationships
• Must have a demonstrable passion for mental health & learning disability services
• Must have strong connection with area served by the Trust

In addition, for the first role a specialism in digital & AI at a senior level ideally combining practical business experience as well as an academic or research background in digital and AI.

For the second role, extensive experience of delivering transformational change at scale and pace in organisation of similar size and complexity as DPT where workforce buy in to change was a key factor in successful delivery.

Main duties of the job

For both roles, we will particularly keen to hear from applicants with an interest and experience in inclusion and diversity and lived experience of mental health/learning disabilities services.

As a future NHS leader, the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that they meet the NHS leadership competency framework for board members (please see the candidate information pack attached for the six domains).

The competency domains are aligned to Our NHS People Promise, Our Leadership Way and the Seven Principles of Public Life(Nolan Principles)

Applicants should live in or have strong connections with the area served by the Trust.

The best boards are those that reflect the workforce and communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women, people from local black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and people with disabilities, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.

*Applications should be sent to quoting reference S3381

To Find out more

• We strongly recommend an informal and confidential discussion with Andy Willis, the Chair of the Trust. Please contact the Chair and Chief Executives Office on or by emailing
• NHS England
  for general process enquiries contact Helen Barlow by emailing

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description & Job responsibilities

The competency domains are aligned to Our NHS People Promise, Our Leadership Way and the Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan Principles).

Please click "apply" which will take you to our vacancy listing for more information on job responsibilities and personal specification and how to submit your application.

The closing date is 05 January 2026