The work of Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust is overseen by the Board, which has a statutory responsibility for the Trust.
Our Board of Directors
The Trust is led by a Board of Directors comprising executive directors including the Chief Executive, non-executive directors and a non-executive chair, each with a diverse range of healthcare and non-healthcare related experience to provide a balance for the Trust.
The Board continually considers its balance, completeness and appropriateness in relation to the requirements of the Trust, and is committed to ensuring the Trust delivers the highest possible standards of care.
Dr Annette Doherty assumed the role of Chair in 2024.
The Chair and the other non-executive members are appointed by NHS England, they are not employees of the Trust (and have no employment rights), and the terms of their appointment (including their remuneration) are set by NHS England.
Details of how the membership of the Trust Board has changed over time, and how the Board functions, can be found in the Trust’s Annual Reports. Executive directors are Trust employees.
Board meetings and papers
Details of Board meetings, agendas and papers, including links for the public to observe meetings online, are available on our website.
Board members
Non-executive directors
Associate non-executive directors
Executive directors (with voting rights)
Contact
To contact members of the board, please contact the Executive secretarial team on 01622 226412.
A statement about the balance, completeness and appropriateness of the Board of Directors
The Board currently comprises the Trust Chair, Chief Executive, four other executive directors and five other non-executive directors. In addition, the Board has three non-voting other directors, and three associate non-executive directors
The Board of Directors believes the Trust is led by an effective Board, as the Board is collectively responsible for the exercise of the performance of the Trust. And, that no individual group or individuals dominate the meetings of the Board.
There is a clear separation of the roles of the Chair and the Chief Executive. The Chair has responsibility for the running of the Board, setting the agenda and for ensuring that all directors are fully informed of matters relevant to their roles. The Chief Executive has responsibility for implementing the strategies agreed by the Board and for managing the day-to-day business of the Trust.
The Board considers that the non-executive directors bring a wide range of business, commercial, financial and clinical knowledge required for the successful direction of the Trust. All the non-executive directors are considered to be independent in accordance with the Code of governance for NHS provider trusts.
All directors are subject to an annual review of their performance and contribution to the management and leadership of the Trust.
Diversity is a vital part of the continued assessment and enhancement of board composition, and the Board recognises the benefits of diversity amongst its members.
At the present time, the Board is satisfied as to its balance, completeness and appropriateness and will keep these matters under review, in conjunction with NHS England who are responsible for appointing chairs and other non-executive directors of NHS trusts.