Main area Non-Executive Director Grade NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Non-Executive Member/Director Contract 3 years (Fixed term) Hours Part time - 1 session per week (4 days per month.)
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Employer South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Trust HQ Town Exeter Salary £13,000 Per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 22/01/2025 23:59
Non-Executive Director NHS Non-Executive: NHS Trust Non-Executive Member/Director Job overview South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Non-Executive Director with a background in Human Resources.
The post is being advertised and the appointment will be considered by the Trust's Council of Governors, following a formal selection process.
The Non-Executive Director will ensure that the Board acts in the best interests of service users, carers, members, and the wider public.
The Board of Directors is accountable for our vision, strategy, the way we run our services and our finances.
The Board has a range of committees (statutory and non-statutory), chaired by Non-Executive Directors, which have key roles in relation to audit, risk, quality, safety, finance, performance, workforce, and the Trust's charity.
Each of the committees submits an assurance report to each public meeting of the Board (every two months), outlining key issues considered and highlighting any risks and/or areas of development that the Board needs to be apprised of.
You will need to be able to demonstrate you can use your experience to:
Work alongside other Non-Executives and executive colleagues as an equal member of the unitary board.
Bring independence, external perspectives, skills, and challenge to strategy development.
Hold the executive to account by being curious and providing purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge.
Shape and actively support a healthy culture for the Trust.
Working for our organisation Working for us is an experience like no other.
We provide emergency and urgent care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, operating across the largest ambulance region in England and responding to an average of 2,650 incidents every day.
We remain committed to ensuring that we provide the best possible care for all our patients, which is reflected in our new five-year strategy which has continually improving patient care at its very core.
The role is based in Exeter, one of the most vibrant, attractive and historically interesting cities in England, with excellent transport links and a great mix of independent shops, cafes and bars.
If you embody our values of one team, compassionate and innovative and are looking to make a real difference to peoples' lives, then we would love to hear from you.
In return we will equip you with the skills and resources you need to thrive in your role.
You will have opportunities to progress to roles across the Trust and enjoy continuous professional development.
A standard working week of 37.5 hours Holiday entitlements of 27 days per year, plus general and public holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years Pay enhancements for out of hours, shift and overtime working Career and salary progression Car leasing scheme Free parking across Trust sites Staff networks Wide range of discounts from various organisations across the UK Detailed job description and main responsibilities For further information about this role please refer to the attached NED information pack.
This will provide you full details on the role and application process.
Person specification Knowledge Knowledge of a large complex organisation Knowledge about commercial business Knowledge of organisational change Knowledge of strategic decision making Knowledge of business intelligence Knowledge of 'what good looks like' Knowledge of wider Geographical Knowledge of organisational development Knowledge of community focus Knowledge of Change management Knowledge of Diversity Knowledge of Risk Knowledge of Finance Knowledge of Clinical Skills Critical analysis Bridge clinical/commercial scrutiny Politically aware / agile Communication Connect within the organisation Constructively challenge Continuous evaluation and improvement Patient at centre of business Committee Skills Coaching Skills Assimilation of information Influencing the system Emotional intelligence and relevance Patient privacy and Inclusivity Calm and confident Team player Reflective Staff Relations Open to listening Perceptive Strategic Mind-set Employer certification / accreditation badges The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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