Head of Corporate Governance

2 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Full time

Independence The post holder will ensure high levels of governance and policy development which reflect the strategic intent and direction of the Trust ensuring this supports embedding a culture of probity and good governance. As such the post holder is required to act as an independent and impartial arbiter to the Trust Board and senior teams. Given the nature of the role, it demands exceptional listening, analytical and problem solving skills, and must bring strong judgement, objectivity and scrutiny to a range of activities across the Trusts corporate agenda; weighing up and presenting judgements on complex situations requiring the interpretation and comparison of a range of options. The post holder will need highly developed interpersonal and diplomatic skills for influencing and managing complex situations, whilst sustaining engagement and involvement.

This will require advanced theoretical and practical knowledge across a wide range of specialist areas and functions. The postholder will need to be cognisant of the following: The confidential nature of matters handled. The complex nature of the work dealing with highly contentious matters, involving the Board of Directors. An ability to identify and address potential conflicts of interest.

Adviser on constitutional and corporate governance matters. The sensitivity of the communications required with the Board and senior managers The requirement to act autonomously To comply and show demonstration of the above the post holder will ensure professional training and codes of conduct are maintained, demonstrated through: - The post holder having appropriate experience of working with a Board of Directors. Being aware of, and complying with, the relevant codes of conduct and practice set out by The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, even if not formally registered with the institute. Any breach of these codes may lead to action by the Trust independent of any taken by the regulatory or professional body.

In pursuing these duties, the post holder will ensure compliance with the NHS Constitution. Board Governance Be responsible for ensuring the meetings of the Trust Board are arranged, planned and coordinated with sub-committees and any other related elements within the overall corporate framework. Ensure meetings are run in accordance with the Trusts Standing Orders and associate governance documents. Provide specialist governance advice to the Board of Directors to support the effective discharge of their responsibilities, supporting compliance with all statutory and regulatory frameworks.

In doing so take into account areas of governance including but not limited to the Nolan Principles, compliance with the terms of authorisation, standing Order, Standing Financial Instructions, regulation, legal requirements and risk impact. Support the Chair in managing the communications and processes associated with and between the Board, the Board Committees and Working Groups, ensuring these are carried out in a way that enables the Board to undertake their duties as effectively as possible. Ensure specialist and high level administration support is provided to the following Board and its Committees. Ensure adequate briefing information is available prior to the meeting, flagging sensitive matters and monitoring papers for any governance implications.

Support the Chair in ensuring the regular evaluation of the effectiveness of the Board of Directors, through annual Board Well-led reviews in line with good governance principles. Provide information, assistance and advice to Non-Executive Directors on Board business as appropriate, often of a complex and confidential nature. With HR, NHSE appointments Teams (as required) support the recruitment process for Executive, Corporate and Non-Executive Directors, ensuring the procedure followed is in accordance with the Constitution and Code of Governance and in accordance with the Fit and Proper Person Test. This will require working with other internal and external departments.

Responsible for ensuring effective arrangements for a comprehensive induction of all Board members is in place and provide advice and support regarding the discharge of their duties. Work with the Chair on the development and delivery of agreed Board Development programme, and replicate aspects of this, as deemed necessary, with Senior colleagues. Provide Company Secretarial support to Board meetings, Board Committee meetings, or other meetings when required. To develop systems and processes to effectively deliver the governance cycle working with a range of internal, as well as external colleagues.

Corporate Governance / Well led responsibilities Support the Corporate Governance Lead in ensuring that advice is provided on all matters relating to statutory and legislative compliance, including compliance with the requirements of the Trusts Standing Orders and Standing Financial Instructions, the NHS Code of Governance and other best pr



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