Job summary
The Assistant Trust Secretary provides assistance to the Trust Secretary on a wide range of corporate governance tasks. The post holder will deputise for the Trust Secretary during periods of absence.
This is a great opportunity for a governance professional (or an individual seeking to follow this career path) to make a difference within the Foundation Trust.
You will ensure the smooth running of the Trust's formal governance arrangements at board and board committee level, as well as getting involved in a range of projects.
Main duties of the job
The Assistant Trust Secretary supports integrated governance arrangements and provides support to the Board committees, managing Trust Board business. The post holder will lead on supporting the allocated Committees and fulfilling other duties.
The post holder will work closely with the Trust Secretary and the Board of Directors. They will develop relationships with senior staff throughout the Trust and, where appropriate, interact with the regulators, members of the public, external stakeholders, and peers.
About us
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is a high performing and flourishing organisation serving the population of Hackney, East London, The City and beyond.
We are extremely proud of the fact that Homerton Hospital has recently attained the highest possible rating of "Outstanding" from the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
Our integrated Trust provides comprehensive hospital and community health services for its local population and a range of specialist services for a wider group of patients. In addition, the Trust manages services out of St Leonard's Hospital and the Mary Seacole Nursing Home.
Homerton aims to ensure equality and value diversity, and we are committed to inclusion for all of our staff. This is reflected in our policies, procedures and People Plan. All of our staff are expected to embody our Trust values at all times.
We are also committed, through our Fair Recruitment Standards, to ensuring all applicants are treated fairly.
Homerton has a proud tradition of supporting and developing its staff, including its well regarded and valued nursing community, and all staff are able to take advantage of a great range of benefits.
Homerton is proud to have been included on the HSJ & Nursing Times Best Places to Work list.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The full job description provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience, and knowledge required. For both documents, please view the attachments on this page.
The person specification below is not the full person specification but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or with comparable work experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proficient user of MS office
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Proven interpersonal skills including the ability to apply tact and diplomacy
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a corporate governance role and minute taking at Board/Committee level
- Experience of engaging with internal and external Trust stakeholders
- A proven track record of building personal and professional credibility
- Experience and knowledge of regulatory matters, NHS compliance and corporate governance and experience in their application in an NHS Trust setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of best practice in relation to the organisation and conduct of high-level meetings
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree level or with comparable work experience
Skills
Essential
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills and proficient user of MS office
- Excellent organisation and time management
- Proven interpersonal skills including the ability to apply tact and diplomacy
- Attention to detail combined with the ability to extract key messages from complex analysis
Experience
Essential
- Experience in a corporate governance role and minute taking at Board/Committee level
- Experience of engaging with internal and external Trust stakeholders
- A proven track record of building personal and professional credibility
- Experience and knowledge of regulatory matters, NHS compliance and corporate governance and experience in their application in an NHS Trust setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Awareness of best practice in relation to the organisation and conduct of high-level meetings
Trust Values
Essential
- Understanding and demonstration of the Trust Values
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).
