Job summary
Grade: NHS Agenda for Change Band 7
Hours: Full Time - 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Base location either St Mary's Hospital, Parkhurst Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TG, or Queen Alexandra Hospital, Southwick Hill Road, Cosham, Portsmouth, PO6 3LY. Across site travel will be required, the frequency will be agreed locally.
Main duties of the job
Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.
Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust
About us
The Isle of Wight NHS Trust and Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust are pleased to announce a position for a Corporate Governance Manager within the Single Corporate Service. This role is vital in ensuring both Trusts adhere to their legal and regulatory corporate governance obligations. The successful candidate will play a key role in establishing and maintaining a strong framework that supports both Trusts as well-led organisations, which includes providing assurance and escalating issues as needed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- Secretariat Service Management:
- Organise and execute a comprehensive secretariat service for the Board, its Committees, as well as the Executive and Trust Leadership Teams as required.
- Ensure effective and efficient administration of Board activities in line with Corporate Governance arrangements, enhancing the overall governance of the Trusts.
- Support toChief Digital and Governance Officer:
- Assist the Chief Digital and Governance Officer in implementing an effective corporate governance system.
- Administration Consistency:
- Ensure consistency in the administration of Board activities, aligning with Trust policies and best practices in corporate governance.
- Liaison with Directors and Leadership Teams:
- Collaborate with Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, and Trust Leadership Teams across both Trusts to fulfil the role's responsibilities in supporting the effective running of the Trust Board.
- Coordination and Oversight:
- Coordinate and oversee key processes such as Standing Orders, Declaration of Interests, Gifts & Hospitality, and the Board and Committee Effectiveness review process.
Key Responsibilities
- Organisational Efficiency:
- Ensure the seamless operation of Board and Committee meetings by organising agendas, distributing materials, and maintaining accurate records of the proceedings.
- Compliance Assurance:
- Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory standards, providing necessary escalation when issues arise.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Policy Coordination:
- Manage and update corporate governance policies, ensuring transparency and accountability in all processes.
- Risk Management Support:
- Assist in identifying and managing risks associated with corporate governance, working closely with the Chief Digital and Governance Officer.
This role is essential for ensuring that both Trusts not only meet their governance obligations but also continue to excel as well-led organisations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Job Summary
- Secretariat Service Management:
- Organise and execute a comprehensive secretariat service for the Board, its Committees, as well as the Executive and Trust Leadership Teams as required.
- Ensure effective and efficient administration of Board activities in line with Corporate Governance arrangements, enhancing the overall governance of the Trusts.
- Support toChief Digital and Governance Officer:
- Assist the Chief Digital and Governance Officer in implementing an effective corporate governance system.
- Administration Consistency:
- Ensure consistency in the administration of Board activities, aligning with Trust policies and best practices in corporate governance.
- Liaison with Directors and Leadership Teams:
- Collaborate with Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors, and Trust Leadership Teams across both Trusts to fulfil the role's responsibilities in supporting the effective running of the Trust Board.
- Coordination and Oversight:
- Coordinate and oversee key processes such as Standing Orders, Declaration of Interests, Gifts & Hospitality, and the Board and Committee Effectiveness review process.
Key Responsibilities
- Organisational Efficiency:
- Ensure the seamless operation of Board and Committee meetings by organising agendas, distributing materials, and maintaining accurate records of the proceedings.
- Compliance Assurance:
- Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory standards, providing necessary escalation when issues arise.
- Stakeholder Engagement:
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
- Policy Coordination:
- Manage and update corporate governance policies, ensuring transparency and accountability in all processes.
- Risk Management Support:
- Assist in identifying and managing risks associated with corporate governance, working closely with the Chief Digital and Governance Officer.
This role is essential for ensuring that both Trusts not only meet their governance obligations but also continue to excel as well-led organisations. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level (or equivalent)
- Qualification in corporate governance or healthcare governance (or equivalent experience)
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of committee administration
- Experience of providing advice on protocol and procedures relating to Board meetings (or equivalent senior meetings) and decision making
- Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
- Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities.
- Works autonomously, but can seek advice when necessary/manages a discrete area of work.
- Management of team and line management responsibilities
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Board Secretariat or associated role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Degree level (or equivalent)
- Qualification in corporate governance or healthcare governance (or equivalent experience)
- NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent experience)
Experience
Essential
- Experience of committee administration
- Experience of providing advice on protocol and procedures relating to Board meetings (or equivalent senior meetings) and decision making
- Advanced skills for keyboard use for producing reports, spreadsheets and correspondence.
- Excellent verbal, telephone and written communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative and deal with competing priorities.
- Works autonomously, but can seek advice when necessary/manages a discrete area of work.
- Management of team and line management responsibilities
Desirable
- Previous experience in a Board Secretariat or associated role
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.
