Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust has announced the reappointment of Rob Vincent as a Non-Executive Director on the Trust Board.

Rob Vincent has been re-appointed by the Council of Governors for a second term, having first taken up the post in 2013.

Rob brings a wealth of experience to his position on the Board, including in-depth experience of working across local government and the NHS. Rob is a former chief executive of two metropolitan councils and more recently acted as a local government adviser to the department of health’s public health transitions team.

Rob said: “I’m very pleased to be re-appointed. The Trust has a vital role in providing mental, community health and learning disability services. It’s a key time for the Trust working closely with other partners to plan and deliver services to meet local needs. Trust staff are doing extraordinary jobs, with great commitment and resourcefulness.  It is immensely rewarding to work with them.”

As a Non-Executive Director at the Trust, Rob is Vice Chair of the Board, Senior Independent Director and also chairs the Finance, Business and Investment Committee.

Michael Smith, Chair said:  “The Trust is delighted to re-appoint Rob Vincent to the Board at an important time for the Trust when we are developing and remodeling our mental health and community services to meet future needs. Rob provides important expertise that is central to helping the Trust achieve its quality objectives and raising standards.”