Non-Executive Director

Health Jobs UK; Norwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A relevant health sector organization is seeking a Non-Executive Director to promote a positive culture and engage in strategic development. The ideal candidate will have a proven record in leadership within complex organizations and the ability to analyze complex information effectively. This role supports the Trust’s vision for patient-centered care in the local communities of Norfolk and Waveney.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable record of achievement in complex organizations.
• Experience providing independent advice and assurance.
• Ability to lead as part of a unitary Board.

Responsibilities

• Promote a positive culture within the Trust.
• Champion areas specified by UK legislation.
• Contribute to patient-centered strategy development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical skills

Inclusive leadership

Job description

Overview

Detailed job description and main responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote a positive culture throughout the Trusts, maintaining high professional and ethical standards and behaving in accordance with the values of the Trusts
• Role model the values of the Group, promoting diverse thinking, and working in a collaborative, inclusive way
• Bring appropriate challenge to the work of the Board
• Contribute to the development of a patient centred strategy and strategic objectives for the Group and support the transformational change that the group aims to deliver for patients in Norfolk and Waveney
• Champion areas specified by UK legislation, including Wellbeing; Freedom to Speak Up; Security Management; Professional Conduct of Doctors; Maternity

For further information about the role and the Norfolk and Waveney University Hospitals Group, please see the attached recruitment pack.

Person specification

Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• A demonstrable record of achievement in organisations of scale and complexity in either a clinical, commercial or public sector role
• Recent, relevant experience of providing sound, independent advice and assurance
• Recent, relevant experience in contributing to the overall vision and strategic direction of an of an organisation
• Recent, relevant experience in providing leadership as part of a unitary Board
• Highly developed team working, communication and chairing skills that facilitate the engagement and contribution of others
• The ability to analyse complex information to report and contribute effectively to the Board of Directors
• Evidence of promoting inclusive leadership, valuing diverse perspectives and a commitment to equality of opportunity
• Strong connection with Norfolk and Waveney and knowledge of the needs of the diverse local communities that we serve
• Independence of mind, integrity, and a willingness to challenge the status quo

Desirable criteria

• Experience as a Non-Executive in the public or private sector
• Understanding of system partnership working, including with the ICB, local authorities, and community organisations
• Recent, relevant experience of leading change, transformation, or integration initiatives within an environment of comparable complexity
• Experience of building a digital-first approach in an organisation of scale and complexity
• Recent, relevant experience in the healthcare sector
• Strong people skills, including diplomacy, listening, and strategic influencing

The Job Description, which includes a Person Specification, provides a full outline of responsibilities and requirements for this role. Please use your supporting statement to demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Visa and Immigration

If you are wishing to apply for this role and would require sponsorship (this includes if you are already in a sponsored post and looking to change employer), you can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post by assessing your circumstances against criteria specified on the gov.uk website https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job.

Travelling to work

Staff parking is available onsite; however, this is limited during core working hours. We have more capacity in the evening and at weekends and can usually provide spaces during those hours.

We look to allocate these spaces fairly. Our Travel Office have a set of criteria that staff must meet in order to qualify. If you qualify for a space, you may be placed on a waiting list if we are at full capacity.

The NNUH is served by a number of public buses, and we offer generously discounted monthly passes with First Bus & Konect.

The Costessey Park and Ride runs regularly each day from 06:30 (from P&R) to 20:45 (from NNUH) and this service is free for NHS staff. There is a regular Thickthorn P&R service as well which is free. Applications to the Travel Office are required for this service. We also have a discounted service from the airport P&R if you purchase a bundle. Please see Konect website for further details.

The NNUH host multiple bicycle racks and a salary sacrifice scheme. We also benefit from a Beryl station onsite.

If you work at another Trust site, please discuss travel and parking arrangements at interview.

DBS

If this post involves working with children or adults the application form will ask for information regarding previous convictions as you will be required to undertake a Criminal Record and Barring Check known as a DBS check.

If you are a new employee or registering with the Staff Bank you will need to meet the cost of this unless your salary is less than point 9 of Afc

NHS Service

Should you be appointed to the post we will need to establish any previous NHS service via the ESR IAT and we will accept the submission of your application as your agreement to this.

UK Registration

You will need to have current UK professional registration where this is a requirement of the role.

Application

Following candidate feedback and to reduce our dependency on paper, all our communication with you regarding your application will be by email so could you please check your e-mails (and Spam) regularly.

We value equality in our team and recruit from all sections of the community. We recognise there is a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and if you meet the minimum criteria detailed in the person specification and have a disability, you may wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme by indicating this in the relevant section on your application.

We look forward to receiving your application and if you do not hear within the next four weeks this will usually mean that you have not been short-listed. However, if you wish to confirm this please contact the person indicated on the advert.

Flexibility

Whilst every effort will be made to recruit to the post as it is advertised, there may be occasions where we consider alternative working patterns, such as part time working, or contract types, such as secondments, depending on circumstances. Should you wish to work in a different working pattern to that stated in our advertisement, please indicate this in the supporting statement to your application.

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Documents to download

• Recruitment pack | NWUHG Non-Executive Director ( PDF , 207.7 KB )
• Our NNUH Together Staff Network ( PDF , 370.4 KB )
• Our NNUH LGBT+ Staff Network ( PDF , 675.0 KB )
• Our NNUH Diverse Ability Staff Network ( PDF , 607.0 KB )
• Our NNUH Women's Staff Network ( PDF , 103.1 KB )
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