Applicants sought for Chair of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust
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The Department of Health is seeking applicants for the role of Chair of the Board of Belfast Health & Social Care Trust (BHSCT).
Permanent Secretary Mike Farrar said: "This is a pivotal leadership opportunity at a time of significant transformation and challenge within our health and social care system. The Belfast Trust is one of the largest and most complex integrated health and social care organisations in the UK, and its leadership is critical to delivering high-quality services to the population it serves.
We are seeking an exceptional individual with a proven track record in leadership, performance management, and governance. The successful candidate will bring strategic insight, sound judgement, and the ability to inspire confidence across a wide range of stakeholders. This is a demanding yet deeply rewarding role, offering the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the health and wellbeing of people across Northern Ireland."
The position of a Non-Executive Chair offers an exceptional opportunity to play a key role in helping to shape and drive the delivery of essential health and social care services and to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Northern Ireland.
The successful applicants are expected to take up post from February 2026.
People from all walks of life are sought to take on these key leadership roles. People who are passionate about the future of health and social care and who want to hold to account, on behalf of the community, the bodies delivering health and social care.
The Department is committed to the principles of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. It is also committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants.
The deadline for applications is 12:00 noon GMT Thursday 13 November 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
To find out more on this and other appointment opportunities, visit https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/articles/public-appointments-current-vacancies
