Bolton's NHS trust is on the lookout for a new chair who is "committed to healthcare".

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to appoint a chair to lead its board following outgoing chair Donna Hall's decision to step down last autumn.

The position is open to anyone who is committed to healthcare and making it all the more accessible to people across Bolton.

Chief executive Fiona Noden said: “We are looking for a chair who feels committed to the integration of health and care, and making access to health and care simple and straightforward for those who need it the most.

“The Bolton team is like no other- warm, welcoming, innovative and passionate.

The Bolton News: Outgoing chair Donna HallOutgoing chair Donna Hall (Image: Bolton NHS Foundation Trust)

“Our people combine professionalism with personality, letting our patients know at all times that they are safe and in caring hands.

“We are looking for someone who shares this ethos and our values, and will help us continually strive to be the best we can possibly be.

“This is a really exciting opportunity to lead the board in the delivery of our strategy, while ensuring value for money of our services, with the support of over 6,000 truly dedicated staff who are all passionate about providing the very best healthcare to the people of Bolton and beyond.”

She added: “This is an exciting time to join us in Bolton, as we continue to progress our integration journey, develop our estates and invest in our workforce.

“The challenges across the NHS are widely known, and are no different here in Bolton.

“We continue to tackle an extensive elective backlog, pressured urgent care services and an ageing estate.

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“But collectively, I know we’ve got exactly the right teams in place to get to where we want to be.”

Anyone interested in more information can email jadrian@hunter-healthcare.com or phone 07939 250 362

To apply, email applications@hunter-healthcare.com before the deadline closes on January 30.