We are committed to ensuring that the boards of both trusts are balanced, highly skilled, and equipped to provide strong strategic leadership. To support this, we have identified a number of priority skills and experiences that we are seeking from our new Non‑Executive Directors. These include:

• Financial leadership, including strategic financial oversight and assurance
• Organisational development and change, with experience of leading transformation
• Primary care expertise, bringing insight from frontline service delivery
• Experience within the third sector, offering community‑focused perspectives
• Expertise from allied health professions, strengthening our clinical and professional breadth

These capabilities will enhance the board’s collective strength and support our ambition to deliver high‑quality, sustainable services for our communities.