Job summary
Non-Executive Director: £13, 000 per annum for circa 4-5 days a month
Application is by CV with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages - submitted to recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk
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This is an exciting time to join the Board at Tameside & Glossop ICFT. We are seeking a Non-Executive Director who understands and are committed to the health and wellbeing agenda, and who are passionate about making a positive difference.
In addition, you will need to be a strong leader with a strategic perspective, and you should be committed to the principles of operating as part of a unitary Board.
We welcome diverse and fresh perspective; innovation and inclusive leaders who thrive with accountability and ambiguity. Comfortable in challenging at board level in complex organisations; you will be politically astute, creative and focussed on quality. You will bring to life our values as you promote the highest standards of integrity and corporate governance, ensuring that quality, finance and operational demands are held in balance.
Main duties of the job
The Non-Executive Directors work alongside the Chairman and Executive Directors of the Foundation Trust Board to advise on the development of strategy and to oversee the performance of Tameside & Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.
They share responsibility with other Directors for the success of the organisation using the available resources to deliver healthcare and improve the health of local people. They will bring independent and objective judgement to bear on issues relating to the strategy, direction and performance of the hospital.
- To ensure that the Foundation Trust has in place governance and assurance systems to fulfil its role and meet its key duties.
- To support and constructively challenge the Chair, Chief Executive and other Directors to ensure that the Board conforms to the highest standards of corporate governance and makes appropriate decisions
- To uphold the values of the Trust, be an appropriate role model and to ensure that the Trust promotes equality and diversity for all its patients, staff and other stakeholders
- To participate in committees of the Board and other key NED roles/duties, in accordance with service needs as determined by the Chairman.
- To develop relationships with, and work with the ICFT Council of Governors
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children.Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
- Safety
- Care
- Respect
- Communication
- Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+& Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Application Pack/JD
Application is by CV with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages - submitted to recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk
Applicants will be required to commit average of 4-5 days per month to Trust business; and flexibility to commit more if required for defined periods.
Non-Executive Directors are appointed by the Council of Governors for an initial period of three years, subject to a satisfactory appraisal. They are eligible to be considered for a second term, but there is no expectation of automatic re-appointment.
These posts are statutory offices, and are not subject to the provisions of employment law: a Non-Executive Director is an office-holder, not an employee. To ensure that public service values are maintained at the heart of the NHS, all Chairs and Directors of NHS Boards are required, on appointment, to agree to comply with Standards for members of NHS boards and Clinical Commissioning Group governing bodies in England, published by the Professional Standards Authority.
It is a statutory requirement that all Directors meet the Fit and Proper Person test set out in Regulation 5 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please refer to attached Application Pack/JD
Application is by CV with a covering letter of no more than 2 pages - submitted to recruitment@tgh.nhs.uk
Applicants will be required to commit average of 4-5 days per month to Trust business; and flexibility to commit more if required for defined periods.
Non-Executive Directors are appointed by the Council of Governors for an initial period of three years, subject to a satisfactory appraisal. They are eligible to be considered for a second term, but there is no expectation of automatic re-appointment.
These posts are statutory offices, and are not subject to the provisions of employment law: a Non-Executive Director is an office-holder, not an employee. To ensure that public service values are maintained at the heart of the NHS, all Chairs and Directors of NHS Boards are required, on appointment, to agree to comply with Standards for members of NHS boards and Clinical Commissioning Group governing bodies in England, published by the Professional Standards Authority.
It is a statutory requirement that all Directors meet the Fit and Proper Person test set out in Regulation 5 of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014.
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Ability to commit average of 4-5 days per month to Trust business; and flexibility to commit more if required for defined periods
- You are, or are eligible and willing to become, a Member of the Trust and are: oResident in England and Wales oNot otherwise disqualified
- Ensure you meet the criteria for eligibility for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors including the criteria for Fit & Proper Person in accordance with NHS Improvement and CQC principles.
- Capable of chairing a committee
- Have an awareness of the principles of effective corporate governance and effective Boards
Person Specification
Essential
Essential
- Ability to commit average of 4-5 days per month to Trust business; and flexibility to commit more if required for defined periods
- You are, or are eligible and willing to become, a Member of the Trust and are: oResident in England and Wales oNot otherwise disqualified
- Ensure you meet the criteria for eligibility for appointment as a member of the Board of Directors including the criteria for Fit & Proper Person in accordance with NHS Improvement and CQC principles.
- Capable of chairing a committee
- Have an awareness of the principles of effective corporate governance and effective Boards
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).
