About this role
Job summary
The Director of Governance is a critically important role within the Trust, in that it will facilitate the effective working of the Chair and Chief Executive with both internal and external stakeholders and will allow them to fulfil their commitments to the Trust and the Board. The post-holder will report to the Chief Nurse & Deputy CEO but will have dual accountability to the Chief Executive and the Chair
Main duties of the job
What you'll be responsible for:
Establish and monitor the effectiveness of all corporate governance arrangements to ensure the Trust is compliant with all relevant legislation and all aspects of the corporate governance framework, including ensuring the Board is fully informed on these matters
Provide authoritative advice to Chief Executive, Chair and Board on legal, constitutional matters, correct and proper conduct of business and meetings. Commission and provide briefings for external legal advice where necessary to ensure the efficient and effective resolution of issues
Provide support and advice to the Chair and Chief Executive (and the wider Board), acting as confidential sounding board to ensure that the corporate affairs of the Trust are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and in line with statutory and legislative requirements
About us
Here at NHS Professionals, we run England's largest NHS staff bank and are experts at putting people in places to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, more flexible shifts, and a healthier work-life balance across our partnered Trusts.
Career Progression access to Learning & Development opportunities, so that you can take on new roles and challenges
Work-life Balance flexible shifts, committed shifts, wellbeing resources and build paid annual leave
Opportunity & Access over 50 partner NHS Trusts to give you the flexibility of choice to work how and where you want
Job description Job responsibilities
Job Title: -Band 9/ VSM Director of Corporate Governance
Trust:- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Location:-City Campus NG5 1PB
Shift Patterns:- 09:00 am - 05:00 pm (Hybrid)
Duration:- 6 months FTC
About the Trust-
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) provides a full range of services to over 2.5 million residents of Nottingham and its surrounding communities. The Trust has a national and international reputation for many of their specialist services, including stroke, renal, neurosciences, cancer services and trauma.
As a teaching Trust, NUH also plays a vital role in the education and training of Doctors, Nurses and other healthcare professionals. Based in Nottingham, with excellent transport links to Derby, Loughborough and Leicester, enjoy the best of both city and country life.
What you can add:
Establish and monitor the effectiveness of all corporate governance arrangements to ensure the Trust is compliant with all relevant legislation and all aspects of the corporate governance framework, including ensuring the Board is fully informed on these mattersProvide support and advice to the Chair and Chief Executive (and the wider Board), acting as confidential sounding board to ensure that the corporate affairs of the Trust are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and in line with statutory and legislative requirementsProvide authoritative advice to Chief Executive, Chair and Board on legal, constitutional matters, correct and proper conduct of business and meetings. Commission and provide briefings for external legal advice where necessary to ensure the efficient and effective resolution of issuesAssess and advise on the governance implications of papers put to the BoardTo ensure the provision of induction, development, support and advice to Non-Executive and Executive Directors.To be responsible for the effective functioning of the committees of the Board, ensuringthat they are properly constituted, providing advice and ensuring actions are followed upTo ensure that the Trust has effective arrangements in place to maintain high standards of corporate governance, continuously improving in line with new requirements and best practice.To act as Trust lead point of contact to respond to, and resolve, enquiries from members of staff in relation to corporate governance.To facilitate good information flow between Board members, the committees and senior management.Ensure there are appropriate mechanisms in place to monitor and report upon compliance with the Fit and Proper Persons regulations.To work with the Medical Director, Chief Nurse and Associate Director of Quality Governance to ensure appropriate and robust quality governance arrangements are in place within the TrustThe role will involve, but not be limited to you performing the above.
What you'll need
NHS Experience in Senior Corporate Governance - 10 years.*Depending on the Trust, you may require variable additional certification and skills
The benefits we can offer you in return:
Putting People in Places to Care be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.Blue Light Card NHS Discount ProviderFirst choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.Our team is always happy to help- access our support line any time.Working options to suit your lifestyle being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSPs own academy.Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.Being part of the NHSP Community means youll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.Who are NHS Professionals?
NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.
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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
NHS Experience in Senior Corporate Governance - 10 years.
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.
Employer details Employer name NHS Professionals Limited
Address Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
NG5 1PB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)