Welcome from Julia Mulligan, Chair

Dear Candidate 

Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity to join the team at North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust as a Non-Executive Director.

Non-Executive director positions are pivotal in shaping the future of our organisation and ensuring that we deliver outstanding care to our patients and communities. I hope that you will enjoy finding out more about this opportunity to play a critical leadership role to enable us to fulfil our vision:

To deliver the Right care at the Right time, in the Right place; Every time

As the geographically largest ambulance service in the UK, we are a team of over 8,000 staff and volunteers, proudly serving a diverse population of more than 7.5 million people across the North West. Each year, we handle around 1.7 million 999 calls, respond to over 1 million emergencies, and complete more than 1.4 million patient transport journeys—all while delivering the regional NHS 111 service. We’re incredibly proud of our Good ratings from both the CQC and Ofsted, which reflect the dedication and passion of our entire team.

As a voting member of our Board of Directors, you’ll play a key part in shaping the Trust’s strategic direction, helping us to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities, and drive meaningful progress.

We are looking to appoint individuals who have a passion for our work and a track record of achievement in influencing colleagues and partners to deliver high quality outcomes Compassion and resilience are essential, as this role often means leading through some of the most challenging and emotional moments.

I hope you are inspired by our vision and values, and that you want to find out more about this opportunity. I would encourage you to contact our recruitment partners at GatenbySanderson to discuss your interest further.

I look forward to meeting you during the process.

Julia Mulligan

Chair