Board Trustee - Clinical Compliance

hireful; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization is seeking a Board Trustee with experience in healthcare and knowledge of regulatory requirements. The role involves guiding the Board on healthcare compliance and strategic decisions. Applicants must demonstrate robust governance experience and understanding of clinical governance. This is a part-time, fixed-term position with commitments including Board and Committee meetings.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of robust governance and compliance processes.
• Experience in the quality and patient safety arena.
• Ability to assist with Board understanding and strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Guide and assure the Board on regulated healthcare activity management.
• Serve on the Medical and Operations Committee.
• Engage in strategic development and team building.

Skills

Experience in healthcare

Knowledge of CQC regulatory requirements

Understanding of clinical governance

Job description

Board Trustee - Clinical Compliance

Location: Stokenchurch, HP14 3SX
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Hours: Part time
Salary: under renumeration

About The Charity

The charity exists to give everybody within their community the best chance of surviving and recovering from an emergency. They are here for you and your loved ones. In Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, and Oxfordshire. Whoever you are. Wherever and whenever you need them.

About the Board

Their Trustees are collectively responsible for ensuring they are well funded, properly managed and compliant with the relevant legislation, so we can carry out their charitable mission. Trustees provide oversight, perspective and supportive challenge to an experienced Executive Team.

The Trustees set their strategic priorities, make major policy decisions, including approving their annual budget, and monitor their performance. Their Board is currently made up of 11 Trustees, bringing experience and expert knowledge in a range of fields including: HR, governance, finance, medical, aviation, marketing and fundraising.

The Board has four committees: Fundraising & Engagement, Medical & Operations, Risk, Finance & Planning and Remuneration (in line with best practices, each Committee is chaired by a nominated Trustee). Each Trustee sits on at least one Committee.

About the Role and Person Specification

They are seeking an individual with proven experience of robust governance and compliance processes gained in a variety of healthcare settings. This Trustee will help to guide and assure the Board that the regulated healthcare activity is being managed and supervised appropriately.

Confident in the quality and patient safety arena, and with a focus on the patient experience and clinical effectiveness, we are looking for someone who will bring their subject matter expertise to assist with Board understanding and strategic decision-making.

The Trustee will be a member of the charity’s Medical and Operations Committee, as well as a member of the Board.

Their general Trustee Role Profile can be accessed via the link below.

Role Profile

The following person specification criteria also apply:

• Essential - Experience in healthcare.
• Essential - Experience of CQC regulatory requirements
• Essential - Understanding of clinical governance.

Time Commitment

The Board and Committees each meet at least four times a year, and there are usually at least two other sessions, such as team building or strategic development, each year. The Board meets in person and the Committees usually meet virtually.

The Trustee will be a member of the Board and will also serve on the Medical and Operations Committee.

In addition to Board and Committee meetings, other contact – usually electronic or by telephone – will be necessary.

Conflict of Interest

All candidates will be asked to disclose any actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest, and these will be discussed with the candidate to establish whether and what action is needed to avoid a conflict or the perception of a conflict.

Terms of Appointment

An offer of appointment will be made once all candidates have been interviewed and will be subject to satisfactory completion of eligibility checks, including reference checks. The appointment will be made for a three year term, renewable once.

You will also be a Director and Member of their Charitable Company. There are also other requirements that you must be able to comply with, such as their Code of Conduct and their Fit and Proper Persons Policy.

How to Apply

Applications should be made by no later than 23.59 on the 7th of October 2025. Please ensure that you include:

• A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements, along with any other relevant experience.
• A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application.

They hope to hold interviews on the 14th of October 2025. These will be held in person at Stokenchurch House, Oxford Road, Stokenchurch, High Wycombe, HP14 3SX

You may also have experience in the following: Trustee, Voluntary, Foodbank, Poverty Relief, Vulnerable People, Finance, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, Board Membership, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, etc

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