Non-Executive Director

South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is one of the top performing organisations within the NHS. We have recently been rated as 'Outstanding' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) following our most recent inspection.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the whole county. This includes our Community Teams in North Warwickshire.
We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity. People find they don't need to go elsewhere to find a fulfilling career in healthcare.
We are 'Trusted to provide inclusive, safe, effective and compassionate care'. All new staff to the Trust will be subject to a standard 6 month probationary period, the details of which will duly follow in your contract of employment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is committed to creating and sustaining a positive and inclusive working environment for all our employees. We define diversity as valuing everyone as an individual - we value our employees, job applicants, students, patients and visitors as people. Agile and Flexible Working
However the Trust operates as an Agile Working Team therefore staff may be working from home on a regular basis as required by the service. However, occasionally travel around Warwickshire and into your base will be required so access to your own transport would be helpful.
The Trust also welcome staff to work flexibly and we would welcome the conversation at interview regarding flexible working.
Anyone who joins us on a substantive basis can assess things such as the Lease Car Scheme, Electronics Scheme, Discounted Leisure and Travel, Cycle to work scheme amongst many others available.
Car Parking
The Trust have recently completed the construction of a multi-storey car park at our Warwick Hospital site which has allowed us to reduce waiting times for car parking passes.
To keep up to date on our latest recruitment activity follow us on twitter @swftrecruit or look us up on Facebook (Recruitment - South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust).
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is looking to appoint a Non-Executive Director to Chair its Audit Committee
This post will chair the Audit Committee and as such requires a Financial and/or Accounting qualification. The Trust operates acute and community services out of a number of sites across Warwickshire, including Warwick and Stratford Hospitals and Leamington Spa Rehabilitation Hospital.
At the last inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the Trust was given the highest rating of 'Outstanding' in all areas. The Trust is the only general acute and community provider in the West Midlands region, and one of only 10 nationally, to receive the prestigious 'Outstanding' rating. It confirms that the care provided to local people is amongst the very best in the NHS.
The Non-Executive Directors work alongside the Chair and Executive Directors of the Foundation Trust Board of Directors, to advise on the development of strategy and to oversee the performance of South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust.
They share responsibility with other Directors for the success of the organisation using the available resources to deliver healthcare and improve the health of local people.
Board members share a corporate responsibility for the governance and performance of the Trust in meeting both strategic and operational objectives.
The Non-Executive Directors are held to account by the Council of Governors and as such are expected to attend the quarterly Council of Governors meetings and Council Sub-Committee meetings (where appropriate), and also engage with Governors through more informal means.
Come and join a Trust rated Outstanding by the CQC. South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust have been rated as outstanding following our latest inspection by the CQC and we are recruiting new staff to come and help us improve even further. In addition our staff survey results have placed us 4 th in the country for recommended place to work.
We provide services across Warwickshire and beyond ranging from Hospitals in Warwick, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Royal Leamington Spa and Shipston-on Stour to Community Services across the county. We are a progressive, expanding organisation with great ambition around improving quality, integrating pathways and delivering high levels of productivity.
We are 'Trusted to provide safe, inclusive, effective and compassionate care'. Set the Trust's strategic aims, ensure that the necessary financial and human resources are in place for the Trust to meet its objectives and review management performance.
Provide leadership of the Trust within a framework of prudent and effective controls which enable risk to be assessed and managed.
Provide independent judgement and advice on issues of strategy, vision, performance, resources and standards of conduct and constructively challenge, influence and help the Board to develop proposals on such strategies.
Monitor the performance and conduct of management in meeting agreed goals and objectives and statutory responsibilities, including the preparation of annual reports and accounts and other statutory duties etc. To attend the quarterly Council of Governors meetings and twice-yearly Roundtable planning meetings between the Board of Directors and Council of Governors.
To uphold the values of the Trust, acting as a role model to ensure that the Trust promotes equality, diversity and inclusivity for all its patients, staff and other stakeholders, recognising the causes and impacts of healthcare inequalities in minority groups.
Bring independent judgement and experience, based on commercial, financial, legal or governance expertise from outside the Trust and apply this to the benefit of the Trust, its stakeholders and its wider community.
To pursue the opportunities and freedoms offered by Foundation Trust status.
To represent the Trust's views with national, regional or local bodies or individuals and to be an ambassador for the Trust.
Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.
Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties.
In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.
Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.
The LCF has been published alongside a revised chair appraisal framework, incorporating the new competencies, as part of NHSE's planned suite of management and leadership development frameworks, tools and resources. The LCF sets out aspirational competencies to support leadership and management development, recognising that not all leaders will meet all competencies at all times.
1) Driving high quality and sustainable outcomes;
2) Setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation;
3) Promoting equality and inclusion, and reducing health and workforce inequalities;
6) Building a trusted relationship with partners and communities.
Appointment, tenure and termination of office
The Non-Executive Directors are appointed as office-holders under the provisions of the Constitution. The appointment is made, and the terms and conditions of office are determined, by the Trust's Council of Governors.
The appointment does not create any contract of employment or contract for services and as an office-holder Non-Executive Directors are not an employee for the purposes of determining any common law or statutory rights.
Appointments may be renewed for a further 3-year term at the end of the first period of office, subject to satisfactory appraisal by the Chair and the approval of the Council of Governors.
Ability to see the "wood for the trees"
Demonstrates a strong interest in equality and diversity, and the inclusion agenda.
Understands and communicates the role of a non-executive director as a part of the Trust's regulatory and compliance context
Knowledge of stakeholder communities and strong commitment to, and understanding of, the needs of the local community
Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of Foundation Trust status.
Understanding of the digital agenda, digital innovation and digital exclusion.
Experience of strategic large-scale change in complex organisations, with demonstrable experience of delivery of clinical, quality, performance and financial outcomes,
Commercial Experience within a large complex organisation
Proven track record of delivery of successful Change Management including having project managed major projects
Demonstration of the principles of Programme Management
Member of Foundation Trust
The Trust use an Applicant Management System called TRAC which helps us manage the recruitment process. All communications regarding your application will come via TRAC (even if you applied via NHS Jobs).
Please check your TRAC account regularly and ensure your email is set up to accept messages so they don't go into your junk/spam folder.
We aim to shortlist all vacancies within 2 days of the vacancy closing, we will get back to all candidates ASAP.
Please particularly ensure that you provide full details of all referees including business email address, telephone contact details and postal address.
South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust is an equal opportunities employer who is committed to Equality and Diversity and does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the grounds of any protected characteristic as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
All South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust sites are smoke free. We feel it's a great way to help our patients, visitors and staff stay healthy.
The Trust is part of a 'Foundation Group' through a strategic alliance with Wye Valley NHS Trust, George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust and Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust. This partnership is great for the sustainability of all four organisations and allows us to share learning and maximise opportunities to ensure the delivery of high quality health and care services for our local populations.

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