Job summary
We are recruiting to the post of an Associate Non-Executive Director. The role of the Non-Executive Director and Associate Non-Executive Director is to bring fresh perspectives to the Trust Board, bringing his or her wider experience and skills acquired outside the organisation to the benefit of the thinking and output of Board decision-making. As a member of a unitary Board there is a shared and collective responsibility amongst all Board directors for the overall strategic direction and performance of the Trust.
All Board members are required to challenge, scrutinise and add value to proposals brought to Board and must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to Board. Board members are also responsible for satisfying themselves that effective controls and systems are in place to ensure good governance of the Trust, and the Board is accountable, through the Non-Executive Directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors, to the Council of Governors.
All non-executive directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors must champion the standards of public life - by upholding the highest standards of conduct and displaying the principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Main duties of the job
Contribute to the development of Trust strategy and to the establishment of challenging objectives and performance targets.
Keep abreast of the changing service, policy and commercial context, both internal and external to the Trust.
Monitor the performance of the Trust and its Executive team, supporting them in the effective delivery of the strategy.
Be assured that the necessary resources are in place for the Trust to meet its objectives and plans.
Be assured that controls and information systems are in place to provide reliable and timely information to the Board about the financial performance and standing, the quality of services provided and the clinical performance of the Trust.
Chair or participate in Committees of the Board as required.
Chair Appointment Committees for Medical Consultant appointments.
Be assured that the Trust works within the terms of its authorisation and constitution.
Provide visible leadership within the Trust along with fellow Board members, investing time in visiting operational areas and engaging with staff and service users.
Work closely with the Council of Governors, whose role it is to hold the Board to account through the Non-Executive Directors.
About us
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally. We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community. If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people's lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
Person Specification
Experience and Competencies
Essential
- Working in Mental Health Services especially CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).
- Implementing quality and patient safety processes and systems and/or of chairing the Quality and Safety Committee/Group
- A strong commitment to the NHS and interest in mental healthcare issues
- A high level of integrity with a strong sense of public responsibility as enshrined in the Nolan principals
- An appreciation of and commitment to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunities a commitment to ensuring that the diversity agenda has high priority in the organisation
- An understanding of the NHS and the external environment in which it operates
- An understanding of the Foundation Trust organisation and purpose
- The ability to bring their own experience to bear on issues under discussion and be an open-minded strategic thinker
- Demonstrable intellectual ability, coupled with commercial and political acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to operate effectively as a member of the team, constructively challenge the opinions of others, work to achieve a shared consensus and accept collective responsibility and maintain confidentiality on issues raised
- The ability to command the trust and respect of colleagues
Desirable
- An understanding of the challenges faced by our Service Users and their careers
- A strong understanding of finance, budgeting and control
- A very good judgement, coupled with the mental resilience to participate in making difficult evidence-based decisions
- The ability and willingness to spend time preparing for meetings and have demonstrable experience of reading and analysing complex papers and weighing evidence
Person Specification
Experience and Competencies
Essential
- Working in Mental Health Services especially CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services).
- Implementing quality and patient safety processes and systems and/or of chairing the Quality and Safety Committee/Group
- A strong commitment to the NHS and interest in mental healthcare issues
- A high level of integrity with a strong sense of public responsibility as enshrined in the Nolan principals
- An appreciation of and commitment to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunities a commitment to ensuring that the diversity agenda has high priority in the organisation
- An understanding of the NHS and the external environment in which it operates
- An understanding of the Foundation Trust organisation and purpose
- The ability to bring their own experience to bear on issues under discussion and be an open-minded strategic thinker
- Demonstrable intellectual ability, coupled with commercial and political acumen. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to operate effectively as a member of the team, constructively challenge the opinions of others, work to achieve a shared consensus and accept collective responsibility and maintain confidentiality on issues raised
- The ability to command the trust and respect of colleagues
Desirable
- An understanding of the challenges faced by our Service Users and their careers
- A strong understanding of finance, budgeting and control
- A very good judgement, coupled with the mental resilience to participate in making difficult evidence-based decisions
- The ability and willingness to spend time preparing for meetings and have demonstrable experience of reading and analysing complex papers and weighing evidence
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).
Employer details
Employer name
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Trust Head Quarters Uffculme Centre
52 Queensbridge Road, Moseley
Birmingham
B13 8QY
Employer's website
https://www.bsmhft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
