Job summary
To help us thrive, we are recruiting a new Trustee
A local clinician in Primary or Community Care with experience in collaboration
and service creation.
You will join a supportive, forward-thinking Board that values diverse perspectives. We
need your expertise to oversee service design, collaboration and governance, bringing
constructive challenge to our clinical teams to ensure services are safe, robust and deliver palliative care effectively in our community
Main duties of the job
As a Trustee, you will:
Embody our values (bold, passionate, caring) in every aspect of governance and
public representation
Use your clinical networks to unlock new opportunities and partnerships
Provide strategic challenge, ask the right questions, and support sustainable
growth
Lead on a topic area and build a relationship with relevant teams within St Helena
Attend monthly Board meetings and an annual development day
Be comfortable using Microsoft Teams (used for meetings and papers)
About us
Since 1985 St Helena has provided expert inpatient
and community palliative care, coordinated via our 24/7 SinglePoint service and My Care
Choices Register. We support families pre- and post-bereavement, reaching over 4,500
people each year.
Our ambitions for the future will rely on:
Building financial resilience through diversified income (lotteries, trading arm,
retail, major gifts)
Embracing digital solutions for service delivery and donor engagement
Deepening community partnerships to improve outcomes and extend our reach
We rely on the generosity of fundraisers, donors, volunteers, and the strategic guidance of our Trustees
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
1. Ensure compliance with charity law, regulatory requirements, and our Articles of Association
2. Oversee financial sustainability, risk management, and prudent use of assets
3. Uphold duty of care: bring your professional expertise to ensure efficient, high quality governance
4. Represent St Helena publicly, promoting our reputation and community relationships
Time commitment: at least one day per month on average
Board meetings: in person, monthly (excluding December) - typically 5.30 to 8 pm
Meeting preparation, administration, and between meeting engagement/visits
Regular catch ups with senior managers in lead topic area
One full development day each year
Job description
Job responsibilities
Core Responsibilities:
1. Ensure compliance with charity law, regulatory requirements, and our Articles of Association
2. Oversee financial sustainability, risk management, and prudent use of assets
3. Uphold duty of care: bring your professional expertise to ensure efficient, high quality governance
4. Represent St Helena publicly, promoting our reputation and community relationships
Time commitment: at least one day per month on average
Board meetings: in person, monthly (excluding December) - typically 5.30 to 8 pm
Meeting preparation, administration, and between meeting engagement/visits
Regular catch ups with senior managers in lead topic area
One full development day each year
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced clinician familiar with the NHS network in North East Essex
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strategic vision and independent judgement
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and diplomatic presence
- Commitment to St Helenas mission and values
- Willingness to devote time, speak ones mind,and speak collaboratively
Experience
Essential
- Experience of collaborative working
- Quality improvement
- Working with commissioners and multi disciplinary teams
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Experienced clinician familiar with the NHS network in North East Essex
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Strategic vision and independent judgement
- Strong communication, interpersonal skills, and diplomatic presence
- Commitment to St Helenas mission and values
- Willingness to devote time, speak ones mind,and speak collaboratively
Experience
Essential
- Experience of collaborative working
- Quality improvement
- Working with commissioners and multi disciplinary teams
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
