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Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Brighton & Hove
  • 12d left

AI generated summary

  • You must manage change in complexity, unite partners for common goals, embody Trust values, enhance leadership, and promote Board diversity, especially for underrepresented voices in the NHS.
  • You will develop and oversee strategy, challenge the Board, monitor performance, ensure financial and clinical controls, promote values, and support the integrated care system.

Requirements

  • - Expertise in managing change in complex situations
  • - Ability to bring partners together to achieve common goals
  • - Clear and demonstrable commitment to living and leading to our Trust values: achieving ambitions | compassionate care | delivering excellence | working together
  • - Contribution to the effective leadership of the Trust
  • - Commitment to increasing Board diversity and attracting diverse perspectives, especially those underrepresented at Board level in the NHS

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of strategy.
  • Oversee the delivery of strategy.
  • Provide constructive challenge and support as appropriate to Executive Directors and the Board as a whole to progress effective decision making by the Trust.
  • Monitor, scrutinise and seek assurance of the Trust’s performance.
  • Ensure that the Trust has robust and effective financial and clinical quality controls, and that systems of risk management and governance are sound and that they are operating effectively.
  • Develop and promote the Trust’s values and support a positive culture.
  • Help promote the success of the Trust as part of the wider Sussex Integrated Care System (ICS).

FAQs

What is the role of a Non-Executive Director at Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust?

The Non-Executive Director (NED) works alongside other NEDs, the Chair of the Trust, and Executive Directors to direct the work of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust, providing oversight, strategic guidance, and support to ensure the Trust operates effectively and fulfills its mission.

What qualifications or expertise are needed for this role?

Candidates should have expertise in managing change in complex situations, the ability to bring partners together to achieve common goals, and a commitment to the Trust's values, including achieving ambitions, compassionate care, delivering excellence, and working together.

What responsibilities does a Non-Executive Director have?

Responsibilities include contributing to the development and delivery of strategy, providing constructive challenge and support to Executive Directors, monitoring the Trust's performance, ensuring robust financial and clinical quality controls, and promoting the Trust's values and positive culture.

How does the Trust promote board diversity?

The Trust is committed to increasing Board diversity and actively seeks candidates who bring diverse perspectives, particularly those who are underrepresented at Board level in the NHS.

When are interviews for this position scheduled?

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday, 27th September 2024.

What is the vision of Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust's vision is to provide excellent care at the heart of the community, helping people to plan, manage, and adapt to changes in their health while supporting avoidable hospital admissions and reducing hospital stay times.

What benefits do employees of the Trust receive?

Employees have access to a variety of benefits including flexible working patterns, excellent training and development opportunities, workplace nurseries, staff networks, and a range of discounts specifically for NHS staff.

Who can I contact for further information about the Non-Executive Director role?

You can contact Zoe Smith, the Trust Secretary, at zoe.smith21@nhs.net or by phone at 07717 440797.

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust

Excellent care at the heart of the community.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2010
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust provides a range of community-based healthcare services across Sussex, including nursing, therapy, and specialist care. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care that supports people in their homes and communities, aiming to improve health outcomes and enhance well-being. Their purpose is to offer excellent community health services, promote independence, and integrate care to support patients' needs effectively.