Strategic Non-Executive Director — Governance & Risk

VerseOne Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Non-Executive Directors to contribute strategic oversight and independent challenge from the boardroom. In this role you will work closely with governors to shape direction and ensure robust governance.

You will join the board to hold the executive team to account for the annual plan, safeguard patient safety, manage risk, and advise on issues aligned with your expertise. This is an opportunity to influence local healthcare and governance.

Qualifications

• To assist the Board of Directors in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, whilst considering the views of the Council of Governors.
• Together with the Board of Directors, hold the Executive Team to account for the delivery of the agreed strategic objectives and Trust's annual plan.
• To provide constructive, considered and appropriate challenge to the Board of Directors on areas where improvements are needed or assurance is lacking.
• To ensure that the Trust places patient safety at the heart of its work and that mechanisms are in place to ensure staff are able to speak up.
• To ensure that the Trust manages risk effectively.
• To provide advice and guidance to the Trust on issues relevant to the NED's own skills, expertise and experience.
• Together with the Board of Directors, work with local communities and collaborate with partner organisations to address health inequalities and ensure that the Trust provides the best possible care for local communities.

Responsibilities

• To assist the Board of Directors in setting the strategic direction of the organisation, whilst considering the views of the Council of Governors.
• Together with the Board of Directors, hold the Executive Team to account for the delivery of the agreed strategic objectives and Trust's annual plan.
• To provide constructive, considered and appropriate challenge to the Board of Directors on areas where improvements are needed or assurance is lacking.
• To ensure that the Trust places patient safety at the heart of its work and that mechanisms are in place to ensure staff are able to speak up.
• To ensure that the Trust manages risk effectively.
• To provide advice and guidance to the Trust on issues relevant to the NED's own skills, expertise and experience.
• Together with the Board of Directors, work with local communities and collaborate with partner organisations to address health inequalities and ensure that the Trust provides the best possible care for local communities.

Job description

NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Non-Executive Directors to contribute strategic oversight and independent challenge from the boardroom. In this role you will work closely with governors to shape direction and ensure robust governance.

You will join the board to hold the executive team to account for the annual plan, safeguard patient safety, manage risk, and advise on issues aligned with your expertise. This is an opportunity to influence local healthcare and governance.