Non-Executive Director

Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust are proud award winners of the HSJ Provider of the Year 2019. Job Overview We are seeking a highly experienced and values-driven individual to join our Board as a Non-Executive Director. This pivotal leadership role offers the opportunity to influence the strategic direction and governance of a high-performing, innovative NHS organisation. Application Process Please submit your application via www.alumniglobal.com/job/ned-humber. Please note that this advertised vacancy does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa and therefore HTFT would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role. All applications must include: A full curriculum vitae/resume Quoting the relevant role reference number: A041408 A covering letter highlighting the aspects of the job description and Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust that particularly attract you to the post (Microsoft Word document). Please provide evidence and examples from your work history or other aspects of your life to demonstrate how you meet the criteria required. Contact details for three referees, these will not be contacted without your permission. (References should validate a minimum period of six years employment) A completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form (which you will be redirected to once you have submitted your application). Main Duties Provide independent scrutiny of financial reporting, risk management, and internal controls. Support the development and delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives. Promote the Trust's values and uphold the highest standards of conduct in line with the Nolan Principles. Monitor financial performance and ensure value for money. Engage with the Council of Governors and contribute to Board and Chair appraisals. Champion inclusive leadership and bring lived experience or community insight to Board discussions. Act as an ambassador for the Trust in stakeholder engagement. Detailed Job Description and Main Responsibilities As a Non-Executive Director, you will be expected to contribute to and play your part in: Strategy and Accountability Assist in the setting of the Trust's strategic aims, ensuring that the necessary financial and human resources are in place. Ensure that the Trust manages risk effectively and that all risks taken can be managed. Ensure that services are run for the people using them, with particular attention to alignment to the Trust's Vision, Mission, Strategy and Values, ensuring alignment with the ICP's integrated care strategy. Ensure decision‑making complies with the triple aim duty of better health and wellbeing for everyone, better quality of health services for all individuals and sustainable use of NHS resources. Give particular attention to the trust's role in reducing health inequalities in access, experience, and outcomes. Promote safety and quality in all aspects of services. Have an on-going dialogue with the Council of Governors on progress in delivery of the Trust's strategic objectives and high‑level financial and operational performance. Clinical Governance Strategy Promote the long‑term sustainability of the trust as part of the IC and wider healthcare system in England. Analyse and contribute positively to the strategic development of long‑term healthcare plans. Build and maintain close relations between the Foundation Trust's constituencies and stakeholder groups to promote the effective operation of the Trust's activities. Act as an ambassador for the Trust in engagement with stakeholders. Compliance Ensure the Foundation Trust meets its commitment to patients and targets for treatment. Ensure the Trust establishes and maintains the highest standards of clinical standards. Specific Responsibilities of Non‑Executive Directors Prepare for, attend, and contribute to the six formal Board of Directors' meetings, six Strategic Board Development meetings, and quarterly Council of Governors' meetings. Chair and attend Board sub‑committees as agreed with the Chair. To the extent that the required time commitment allows, participate in those activities where it has been agreed that Non‑Executive Director's involvement would bring an external and independent perspective. Ensure effective stewardship through planning, strategy, control and value for money. Work in conjunction with the Council of Governors to promote public sector values and the interests of Foundation Trust members through good corporate governance. Attend the Annual Members' Meeting and other governor meetings as agreed with the Chair. Participate in visits to services and occasional external stakeholder meetings. Participate in an annual review and appraisal of own performance with the Chair and Chair of governor‑led Appointments, Terms and Conditions Committee and contribute to the annual appraisal of the Chair and periodic reviews of the performance of the Board. Support the Chair, Chief Executive and Executive Directors in the governance and stewardship of the Trust. When asked to do so by the Chair, act as critical friend in connection with issues relevant to their own skills, expertise and experience. Person Specification Experience – Essential criteria Board‑level experience in organisations of significant complexity, whether in the private, public, or voluntary sector. Applicants must have demonstrable, recent, and relevant financial experience. Skills and Abilities – Essential criteria You will need to have a genuine commitment to patients and the promotion of excellent health care services as part of a wider interest in Mental Health Services. Ideally resident in or have strong connections with the service areas within Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. A personal interest and commitment in equality, diversity, and inclusion. A clear understanding of the needs of all sectors of the community. Able to demonstrate a range of professional expertise as well as community understanding and experience, and insights into lived experiences such as being a patient or carer, engaging with diverse ethnic, cultural, social, and economic and cultural groups and communities, experience of women and gender issues, experiences and challenges of younger people, and those with lived experience of mental health issues and/or living with physical disability. Self‑knowledge and appetite to drive your own learning and development, and the ability to engage with, and add value to the work of Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust's Board and its committees. Commitment to our Trust values and ability to role model them always. Demonstrate a genuine commitment to patients and the promotion of excellent health care services. Personal – Essential criteria Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and interpersonal skills. Our recruitment team have shared their top tips to support you when you are ready to make your application. Please ensure that you read this before starting your application. Please note that if there is a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. This post will be subject to successful completion of a 6 month probationary period where applicable, further details would be included within any offer letter. Where operationally feasible the Trust supports agile working, there is an expectation of attendance of 1 day per week at a Trust site as a minimum operationally. Unless specifically stated in the advert that a role will have home as the base of work, all roles will have the option to work from a Trust base if remote working is not for you. If required for the post the ability to commute within the Trust's geographical area with access to the appropriate means of transport would be essential. We will apply for a Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service for the successful candidate if this is required for the post. Anyone applying for a position which involves a regulated activity will require an enhanced Disclosure & Barring check and that the disclosure will, where appropriate to the role, include information against the Independent Safeguarding Authority barred lists for working with children or working with adults or both. IMPORTANT: Should your application be successfully shortlisted, you will be contacted to attend an interview electronically to the email address provided at the time of the application. It is important therefore, that you CHECK YOUR EMAILS/NHS JOBS ACCOUNT on a regular basis. If you are not contacted by the Trust within six weeks of the closing date of the vacancy, your application will have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We would however like to thank you for the interest you have shown in the Humber Teaching NHS Foundation Trust. Documents to Download Recruitment Pack: including Job Description and Person Specification (PDF , 650.2 KB) Recruitment of Ex‑offenders (PDF , 336.6 KB) Being Humber (PDF , 1.1 MB) Staff Benefits (PDF , 1.4 MB) #J-18808-Ljbffr