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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Healthcare
    Banking & Finance

AI generated summary

  • You should possess strong clinical skills, sound NHS finance knowledge, and ideally have Board-level experience, while being passionate about high-quality, compassionate care.
  • You will shape strategies, ensure resource allocation, challenge and support leadership, foster relationships with Governors, and advocate for patient voice while embodying Trust values.

Requirements

  • - Significant clinical skills and experience
  • - Sound knowledge of NHS finance
  • - Previous Board-level experience is desirable but not essential
  • - Passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate and joined-up care to communities

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of core strategies, setting the strategic direction for the Trust.
  • Seek assurance over the delivery of strategies, including the appropriate prioritisation of the Trust’s resource allocation.
  • Providing constructive challenge and support as appropriate to hold the Chief Executive and Executive Directors to account and support effective decision-making as part of a unitary Board.
  • Seek assurance over the performance of the Trust.
  • Developing positive and productive relationships with the Council of Governors, supporting Governor colleagues to hold Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board.
  • Seek assurance that the patient voice informs the work of the Board.
  • Be a visible leader, embodying the values of the Trust and its clinically-led and management supported philosophy.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Non-Executive Director roles?

We are looking for candidates with significant clinical skills and experience for one role and a sound knowledge of NHS finance for the other. Previous Board-level experience is desirable but not essential.

Are there specific committees that the Non-Executive Directors will be a part of?

Yes, one Non-Executive Director will be a member of the Quality Governance Committee and take on the role of Board Maternity Safety Champion. The other will be a member of the Finance and Performance Committee and will eventually chair this committee.

What is the expected commitment for the Non-Executive Director positions?

While specific time commitments may vary, candidates should expect to actively contribute to board meetings, committee meetings, and other governance-related activities.

Is there an opportunity for informal discussions about the role before applying?

Yes, interested candidates can contact the Chair, Alison Marshall, for further details or to arrange an informal visit.

How does the Trust ensure diversity in its Board of Directors?

The Trust values diversity and is committed to equality, encouraging applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, gender, racial origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or disability.

What are the Trust’s strategic ambitions?

The Trust aims to be a Northern Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health, a leading provider of diagnostic services, and an outstanding district general hospital.

What is the Trust's approach to patient care?

The Trust believes that the best patient care and outcomes are achieved through a clinically-led and management-supported philosophy.

What is the current CQC rating for the Trust?

The Trust is rated as 'good' overall by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) at their last full inspection, with maternity services highlighted as having areas of outstanding practice.

How can I apply for the Non-Executive Director position?

Candidates should submit their applications and specify which role they are applying for in their supporting information.

What is the Trust’s annual turnover?

The Trust has an annual turnover of around £400 million.

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Quality and Excellence in Healthcare. We are an acute and community NHS hospital trust in the North East of England’.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1876
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services, including hospital care, outpatient services, and community health programs in the Gateshead area. Their mission is to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes through high-quality services. They are committed to enhancing the well-being of their community by offering accessible, effective healthcare solutions and ensuring a positive experience for every patient.