Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join East Cheshire NHS Trust as a senior leader in the position of Director of Corporate Governance. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic advice and guidance to the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors on all matters relating to corporate governance.
Fulfilling the critical role of Board Secretary for the Trust, you will ensure compliance with laws and regulations, standing orders and NHS guidance. You will also be the accountable officer for the Freedom to Speak Up agenda, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to provide assurance on organisational response to colleagues' concerns.
The role offers the opportunity to work with the Board to continue to ensure that East Cheshire Trust leads the way in working with and for our communities. You will have experience working at Board or sub-Board level, performing the duties of a Company Secretary as well as experience managing communications strategically with internal and external stakeholders. You will need to have an eye for detail, political awareness and have experience leading high-performing teams.
Please refer to the attached Candidate Information Pack for further information.
All NHS Directors are expected to comply with the Fit and Proper Person Test (FPPT) this post will be subject to all the relevant checks contained within these regulations.
Closing date: Sunday 6th October
Interview date: Friday 18th October
Main duties of the job
The Director of Corporate Governance's role is to develop, maintain and continuously improve corporate governance arrangements and provide strategic advice and guidance to the Trust Board, Chair, Chief Executive, Executive and Non-Executive Directors on all matters relating to corporate governance.
The postholder will act as the Board Secretary and play a key coordination role within the Trust. They will be expected to use their initiative to identify opportunities to anticipate, support and streamline the work of the Board, Committees, executive meetings. They will manage the interface between the management and governance arrangements of the Trust and take every opportunity to ensure a high standard of reporting and debate.
As a key member of the Trust's Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will champion achievement of our strategic vision, leading in line with our values. Although they are not an Executive Director, they will report directly to the Chief Executive and be a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
The postholder will be the accountable officer for the Freedom to Speak Up agenda, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to provide assurance on organisational response to colleagues' concerns. They will also lead an efficient and effective executive support office.
About us
It is all about the people at East Cheshire NHS Trust. We have a real sense of community, and our values are truly embedded into everything we do, ensuring we are a great and inclusive place to work. You will be supported, developed and empowered throughout your career with us. Come and join us, where you can play your part in helping us deliver outstanding care and improving the health of all the people we serve.
COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.
Please be aware that this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.
Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role.
As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- Master's degree or equivalent relating to healthcare leadership or equivalent experience
- Post-Graduate Qualification in Corporate Governance and/ or Risk Management or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Legal Qualification
- Membership of relevant bodies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working effectively as a senior manager at Board or sub-Board level
- Substantial experience of risk management and governance within a healthcare enterprise, significant experience gained across the NHS
- Substantial Experience of Board Management / Company Secretary role and responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience of leading the Freedom to Speak Up agenda
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS legislation and practice that relates to the duties. e.g. Code of Governance and Provider License requirements
- High level understanding of the principles and good practice in communications and engagement with patients, carers, families, stakeholders and colleagues
- Expert knowledge of healthcare risk and enterprise-wide risk management techniques
- Thorough understanding of NHS Registration Requirements and Healthcare Regulation
Desirable
- Full understanding of Audit Committee Handbook
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel as there will be some requirement to travel within the health economy and occasionally nationally
Person Specification
Education and Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level education
- Master's degree or equivalent relating to healthcare leadership or equivalent experience
- Post-Graduate Qualification in Corporate Governance and/ or Risk Management or equivalent experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Legal Qualification
- Membership of relevant bodies
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience of working effectively as a senior manager at Board or sub-Board level
- Substantial experience of risk management and governance within a healthcare enterprise, significant experience gained across the NHS
- Substantial Experience of Board Management / Company Secretary role and responsibilities
Desirable
- Experience of leading the Freedom to Speak Up agenda
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of NHS legislation and practice that relates to the duties. e.g. Code of Governance and Provider License requirements
- High level understanding of the principles and good practice in communications and engagement with patients, carers, families, stakeholders and colleagues
- Expert knowledge of healthcare risk and enterprise-wide risk management techniques
- Thorough understanding of NHS Registration Requirements and Healthcare Regulation
Desirable
- Full understanding of Audit Committee Handbook
Work related circumstances
Essential
- Ability to travel as there will be some requirement to travel within the health economy and occasionally nationally
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
