Our Board
Our Board
Our Board provides overall leadership, vision and strategic direction of the Trust. It is collectively accountable for all aspects of performance and management of activities, including clinical and service quality, financial performance and governance. Find out more about our board
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Kate Brewster-Bowditch, Chief People Officer
Kate Brewster-Bowditch, Chief People Officer
Kate has over 20 years experience in People and OD, particularly within the NHS. She is passionate about inclusion, always placing individuals at the heart of her work. With a strong focus on quality, Kate champions visible, compassionate leadership to drive meaningful, lasting change. She is a chartered fellow of the CIPD, and was named Deputy People Director of the Year in 2022 by NHS England.
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Kate Brewster-Bowditch, Chief People Officer
Kate Brewster-Bowditch, Chief People Officer
Kate has over 20 years experience in People and OD, particularly within the NHS. She is passionate about inclusion, always placing individuals at the heart of her work. With a strong focus on quality, Kate champions visible, compassionate leadership to drive meaningful, lasting change. She is a chartered fellow of the CIPD, and was named Deputy People Director of the Year in 2022 by NHS England.
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Kate Brewster-Bowditch, Chief People Officer
Kate Brewster-Bowditch, Chief People Officer
Kate has over 20 years experience in People and OD, particularly within the NHS. She is passionate about inclusion, always placing individuals at the heart of her work. With a strong focus on quality, Kate champions visible, compassionate leadership to drive meaningful, lasting change. She is a chartered fellow of the CIPD, and was named Deputy People Director of the Year in 2022 by NHS England.
More about our board
Our Board is made up of a Chair, Deputy Chair, Senior Independent Director, Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors, including the Chief Executive.
Our Executive Directors are the most senior managers in the Trust and they are responsible for working with the Non-Executive Directors to translate the Trust's strategic vision into day-to-day operational practices.
The Board has assessed its balance, completeness and appropriateness to the requirements of the Trust, and is satisfied that its members have the relevant skills, expertise and experience to lead the Trust.
Business is conducted through bi-monthly Board meetings. The meetings are held in public for the most part, but they are not public meetings.
There is also an elected Council of Governors (public, staff, service user, and stakeholder) which holds the Board to account.
Here is the Corporate Governance Structure including sub-committees.
- NLFT Constitution
- Board of Directors Declared Interests
Note: Hashika Gibbens is commonly known as Samanthi Gibbens
Contact us
For further information or to request constitutional documents please contact: nlft.Trust.Secretary@nhs.net
