About this role
Job summary
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We are looking for an experienced Director to join our Leadership Team at County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust to lead and develop our Corporate Governance, Legal and Assurance functions across the Trust.
The Director of Corporate Governance, Legal and Assurance will have a remit in relation to being strategic leader for all matters relating to the Trusts corporate governance, legal and assurance requirements, working closely with the Trusts Chair, CEO, Deputy CEO and the wider Board and Executive Team. This is a key leadership role which will focus on supporting our improvement journey.
This role is part of the Corporate Leadership Team reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive.
The ideal candidate will be a successful experienced legal and/or corporate governance professional with significant experience within a complex public sector organisation and system experience would be an advantage.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Kelly Angus, Deputy Chief Executive [email protected]
Main duties of the job
As a senior leader in the Trust, the Director of Corporate Governance, Legal and Assurance is accountable for all matters relating to Corporate Affairs, the commissioning and provision of legal services and to ensure that the board receives the relevant assurance from across the Trust.The Director of Corporate Governance, Legal and Assurance will have a wide ranging portfolio across a range of important functions and will work closely with the Executive Team to ensure that the Trust has a strong focus on oversight and improvement to support it to achieve the effective governance and assurance that it needs to be a well governed organisation.
Working with the wider executive team and external stakeholders, you will focus on supporting the development of a culture to ensure that we provide safe and effective high quality care for our patients and staff at County Durham and Darlington.
As a key leader in our organisation, you will have a track record in matrix working, leading successful teams and services. You will play a vital role in delivering our ambitious agenda, supporting the CEO and Deputy CEO in developing the organisations future strategy to ensure that the Trust can provide high quality services which are fit for the future for the population of Durham and Darlington.
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We provide hospital services from two acute sites - Darlington Memorial Hospital and University Hospital of North Durham. We have a centre for planned care in Bishop Auckland and provide care from community hospitals in Chester-le-Street, Shotley Bridge, Barnard Castle, Sedgefield and Weardale as well as over 80 other community based settings and providing care in patients' homes.
We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the role, responsibilities and criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Registered professional qualification such as solicitor/legal executive/fellow of ICSA or CCSA Masters level qualification in relevant subject Evidence of professional based learning
Desirable
Regulatory experience within the NHS Significant senior leadership experience in the NHS
Special Skills and Knowledge Essential
In depth knowledge and understanding of corporate Governance legislation and best practice and able to evidence practical interpretation and application of this within a complex organisation. A proven knowledge of the regulatory framework and related compliance issues related to health services Results orientated with a track record of success and taking responsibility for decision making Portfolio of legal experience and able to demonstrate work with NHS organisations to achieve best value.
Desirable
Understanding and knowledge of complex regulatory matters. Evidence of networks within the NHS and across other organisations.
Personal Attributes Essential
Confident Able to function in a multi-professional environment Leadership skills Ability to cope under pressure and work to ambitious deadlines Self-motivated, energetic and flexible, with well developed interpersonal skills Has presence, commands attention Personal resilience, self awareness, determination to succeed
Experience Essential
Senior professional with extensive experience of high level leadership and management within the NHS Experience of implementing legal and Corporate Governance arrangements within a complex NHS environment. Experienced in using well-developed influencing skills to work effectively across a wide range of teams at all levels in the organisation. Leading change in complex environments
Desirable
Senior leadership experience within the NHS Strong track record of success working directly with individuals working in the regulatory environment. Experience of working with and providing advice to senior executives and board members within the NHS.
Personal Attributes Essential
Experience of management and oversight of complex litigation.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name County Durham & Darlington NHS Foundation Trust
Address Darlington Memorial Hospital NHS Trust
Hollyhurst Road
Darlington
County Durham
DL3 6HX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cddft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)