Board Trustee - Medical and Operations Committee

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

Job summary

A charitable organization in High Wycombe seeks a committed Trustee for the Medical and Operations Committee. This role involves overseeing clinical governance and operational performance within the emergency care service. Candidates should ideally have experience in medical education, focusing on ensuring effective service delivery. Meetings occur at least four times a year, and candidates must comply with terms of appointment including reference checks.

Qualifications

• Essential: Experience in a medical or operational setting.
• Desirable: Experience of medical education.
• Desirable: Safeguarding experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the strategic oversight of clinical governance and operational performance.
• Monitor and make recommendations relating to emergency care service governance.
• Serve on the Board and Medical and Operations Committee.

Skills

Experience in a medical or operational setting

Experience of medical education

Safeguarding experience

Job description

ABOUT THE BOARD

Our clients Trustees are collectively responsible for ensuring we are well funded, properly managed and compliant with the relevant legislation, so they 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 a committed and knowledgeable individual to join their Medical and Operations Committee, ideally with a background in medical education. This role involves contributing to the strategic oversight of clinical governance and operational performance. The Medical and Operations Committee’s role is to have oversight of, monitor and make recommendations on all matters relating to the delivery and governance of the emergency care service provided by them. Specifically, this will include the work of the clinical teams, as well as provision of the aviation and vehicle fleet arrangements to facilitate it. 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 a medical or operational setting.
• Desirable – Experience of medical education.
• Desirable – Safeguarding experience.

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. 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. 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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