Non-Executive Director and Associate Non-Executive Director - Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust are seeking a Non-executive Director and Associate Non-executive Director with senior level experience in either patient advocacy and / or community engagement.

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The opportunity

There are vacancies for a Non-executive Director (NED) and Associate NED at Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust (WAHT). This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people served by the Trust.

Essential criteria

You will need to have a genuine commitment to patients and the promotion of excellent health care services. We are particularly looking for people who can support us in the area of health inequalities. You will have senior level experience in one of the following:

• NED post: Experience of patient advocacy and /or community engagement and board level experience in a large and complex organisation.
• Desirable: Financial qualification and experience as a senior financial officer in a large and complex organisation.
• Associate NED post: Experience of patient advocacy and /or community engagement and board level experience in a large and complex organisation

For both posts, 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 board
• bring independence, external perspectives, skills and challenge to strategy development
• hold the executive to account by providing purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge
• shape and actively support a healthy culture for the trust

All 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.

As a future NHS leader, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the range of behaviours required to contribute effectively in this board level role. These are outlined in the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model.

Applicants should live in or have strong connections with the Worcestershire area.

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve.

We particularly welcome applications from women, people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, and disabled people who we know are under-represented in chair and non-executive roles.

Our recruitment processes are conducted in accordance with the Code of Governance to ensure that they are made on merit after a fair and open process so that the best people, from the widest possible pool of candidates, are appointed

• Information pack (M2212)
  PDF, 234.9 KB
  This is a comprehensive information pack for candidates, which explains the requirements to undertake the roles, as well as details of how to apply and information about the trust.
• Monitoring form (M2212)
  DOCX, 152.0 KB
  We like to monitor information to establish who applies for our roles and to ensure no group is treated unfairly. Your answers will be treated confidentially and will not be shared with the selection panel unless explicitly stated.

Key dates

• Closing date for receipt of applications* 26 October 2020 at 11am
• Interview date 11 November 2020
• Proposed start date TBC

*Please read the candidate information pack to find out how to apply forward your completed application to [email protected]

Our recruitment processes are conducted in accordance with the Government’s Principles of Public Appointments and Governance Code and are made on merit after a fair and open process so that the best people, from the widest possible pool of candidates, are appointed. This appointment is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments

Find out more

• We strongly recommend an informal and confidential discussion with Sir David Nicholson the Chair of the trust. Please contact Donna Wark on 01905 733960
• Gatenby Sanderson’s are helping us to identify potential candidates, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role contact Melanie Shearer, Partner, on 07785 616 548 or by email to: [email protected].
• NHS England / NHS Improvement – for general enquiries contact Helen Barlow on 0300 123 2038 or by emailing [email protected]

Chair – Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) / Meat Promotion Wales

Body:	Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) / Meat Promotion Wales
Appointing Department:	Welsh Government
Sector:	Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Location:	Board meetings are usually held in Aberystwyth with industry meetings, briefings, events and shows taking place across Wales, the UK and possibly worldwide. During the Covid 19 pandemic, meetings will be held virtually. Future meetings will be held in line with Welsh Government guidance.
Number of Vacancies:	1
Remuneration:	The remuneration for the position of Chair has been agreed by Public Sector Pay Reward and Recognition, Public Bodies Unit as £350 per day (maximum commitment of 72 days per annum). Travel and other reasonable expenses might be incurred in carrying out work for HCC can be claimed from HCC within the recognised limits. You may also be eligible to claim reimbursement for costs in relation to child care/care of the elderly/assistant carer, whilst carrying out work on behalf of HCC.
Time Requirements:	72 days per annum
Closed for Applications:	21/10/2020 at 16:00

Vacancy Description

The Chair of Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) is being recruited during a time of considerable change for the farming industry.

The HCC Chair is primarily responsible for leading the Board of non-executive Directors and ensuring the effectiveness of HCC. The HCC Chair provides leadership and governance to HCC and performs the important role of scrutinising all of HCC’s investments and activities.

The Chief Executive has responsibility as Accounting Officer for the operation of HCC. As a Welsh Government Sponsored Body, HCC is required to comply with the provisions of Managing Welsh Public Money.

The key responsibilities of Chair of HCC are as follows:

• Lead the Board in the delivery of the ‘Vision 2025 – Vision and Strategic Direction for the Welsh Red Meat Sector to 2025’;
• Lead on the development of the HCC Corporate Plan and the HCC Operational Plan through the Board;
• Provide leadership for an industry-wide ambition to increase productivity sustainably, in the context of significant farming policy reform, an ambitious global trade agenda, and the challenges of both contributing to net zero greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change;
• Play a key role in promoting the views of HCC to the public, Chair Board meetings and lead Sub-Committees of the Board to ensure their effectiveness;
• Ensure systems are in place to monitor the effectiveness of the Board and all Board Members have accurate, timely and clear information on the company’s performance;
• Maintain sound corporate governance and ensure all activities are discharged with probity and propriety as required of an organisation expending public monies; and
• Ensure effective arrangements are in place to provide assurance on risk management, governance and internal control. The Board is expected to assure itself of the effectiveness of the internal control and risk management systems.

Person Specification

To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all the essential criteria for appointment:

Essential Criteria

Leadership, team working and communication skills

• Comprehensive understanding of inclusive leadership;
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate;
• Ability to manage a group with diverse opinions and lead them to making effective decisions and developing coherent policies;
• Promote equality and diversity with communities and respective stakeholders; and
• Skills and ability to communicate clearly and convincingly within the organisation and with stakeholders, the media and a range of public and private sector organisations.

Appreciation of the agriculture and wider industry needs

• Be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the issues facing the industry and Welsh red meat levy payers;
• Have knowledge of or have an ability to grasp issues relevant to the Welsh red meat supply chain; and
• Good interpersonal skills, able to develop sound relationships with Red Meat Levy payers, wider stakeholders and others.

Strategic Development

• Ability to think strategically and develop a long-term vision for the organisation;
• An understanding of corporate governance and HCC Board’s role and remit, ensuring they discharge their roles with probity and propriety;
• Understand the wider strategic context and takes account of this when making decisions; and
• Ability to analyse highly complex information.

The Welsh Government acknowledges the importance of developing and growing bilingual capabilities in public appointments in Wales, and welcomes applications from candidates who demonstrate their capability to work in both English and Welsh. The following list of language requirements represents an objective assessment by the recruiting body of the Welsh language skills required to undertake the duties of this particular post.

Welsh language skills –Desirable

• Reading
  Can read some routine work-related material with support e.g. dictionary
• Written
  Can prepare routine work-related material with checking
• Understanding
  Can understand routine work-related conversations
• Spoken
  Can hold some work-related conversations

How to Apply

To apply for this role, click on the ‘Apply’ button on the Welsh Government online recruitment centre. The first time you apply for a post, you will need to complete a registration form for the Welsh Government’s online application system. You will only need to register once, and you will be able to keep yourself updated on the progress of your application, and any other applications you make, via your registered account.

Once you’ve registered, you’ll be able to access the application form. To apply you will need to submit two supporting documents. The first, a document outlining how your knowledge, skills and experiences meet the criteria for the role as outlined in the information for candidates. This document should be no more than 2 sides of A4. Your application may be rejected if you exceed this limit. The second document is a full, up to date CV. The two documents should be uploaded to the ‘Reasons for applying’ section of the online application form.

In your application, you will also be asked to provide details of any activities which have helped you to develop skills that would be useful in a public appointment role, and list the organisations for which you undertook these activities. We also need to know about any political activity that you’ve undertaken over the last 5 years.

It is recommended that you register for an account and access the application form as soon as possible so that you see how the application form is structured, before starting to prepare your evidence. You don’t have to complete the application form all in one go. You can save your responses, and log in and out as required, until you’re ready to submit – just follow the guidance in the application form.

If you’d like to apply for this opportunity in Welsh, please use the ‘Newid Iaith / Change Language’ link at the top of this page, to take you to the Welsh version of this advert, from which you can apply in Welsh.

If you need any further assistance in applying for this role, please contact the Welsh Government’s Public Appointments Team on: [email protected].

For further information about Public Appointments in Wales, please visit www.gov.wales/publicappointments.

Attachments

• Chair - Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) - Meat Promotion Wales - Information Pack for Candidates (E)
• Cadeirydd - Hybu Cig Cymru (HCC) - Meat Promotion Wales - Information Pack for Candidates (W)

Non-Executive Director - North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust

North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Non-Executive Director. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in our community.

It is an exciting time for the Trust as we continue to grow and develop to meet the needs of the 750,000 population we serve. The Trust has annual turnover of circa £550 million. The Trust includes three hospitals in Peterborough, Huntingdon and Stamford and supports community clinics in Doddington, Ely and Wisbech. We are a busy Trust, with close to 7000 staff.

Essential Criteria

You will need to be able to demonstrate you can use your experience to:

• work alongside other Non-Executive and Executive colleagues as an equal member of the board;
• bring independence, external perspectives, skills and challenge to strategy development;
• hold the Executives to account by providing purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge;
• shape and actively support a healthy culture for North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.

NB. Applicants MUST live within the Trust’s membership area.

Desirable Criteria

Strategic estates experience including experience of major estates projects.

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 board;
• bring independence, external perspectives, skills and challenge to strategy development;
• hold the executive to account by providing purposeful, constructive scrutiny and challenge; and
• shape and actively support a healthy culture for the trust

All 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.

As a future NHS leader, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the range of behaviours required to contribute effectively in this board level role. These are outlined in the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model.

How to apply

To apply for the role, a CV and cover letter must be sent to the Company Secretary by emailing [email protected] or by post addressed to the Company Secretary at:

c/o Resourcing Manager
North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Department 404
Peterborough City Hospital
Edith Cavell Campus
Bretton Gate
Peterborough
PE3 9GZ

NB. Applications by post should be clearly marked as Confidential.

We strongly recommend an informal and confidential discussion with Trust before applying. If you would like to arrange a conversation with the Chairman or Company Secretary prior to submitting your application, please contact Janice Thompson to book an appointment as follows:

Name: Janice Thompson
Title: Executive Assistant to Company Secretary
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 01733 677933

Deadline for Applications: 01 November 2020

Selection/Interview Day: w/c 09 November 2020

• Recruitment pack
  PDF, 2.9 MB
• Monitoring information
  DOC, 235.0 KB