Job responsibilities Principal AccountabilitiesStrategy, Leadership and Management To work closely with the Board of Trustees and Hospice Leadership Team to develop and maintain the Hospices strategic plan and direction. Provide effective operational leadership to the Hospice to secure the delivery of patient-centered services that address the mission, strategy and values of the hospice. Build and maintain a high performance, objective based culture through effective performance management, communication and coaching of employees and volunteers Provide clear leadership and promote and foster a team culture for employees and volunteers consistent with the Hospices vision, values and beliefs. To lead and manage the members of the Hospice Leadership Team ensuring their professional performance and development needs are addressed and that the culture of a learning organisation delivering high quality services permeates throughout the Hospice. Maintain the highest standards of conduct and integrity within the Hospice and ensure compliance with best practice, statute and regulatory requirements in all matters including financial, governance, legal and clinical related issues. Partnership Working Establish and maintain a proactive Partnership Strategy to develop a comprehensive range of strategic, collaborative and tactical relationships in support of the Hospices commitment to its internal and external communities including: Funders, customers, volunteers, the Integrated Care Board, local NHS providers, local authority, MPs, voluntary sector, Universities and other relevant agencies. Develop a wide range of relationships and networks with local and national organisations to position the Hospice as a well-known and credible organisation. Maintain and build on the working relationships with key providers of palliative care in the City, especially Sheffield Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. Ensure the opinions of patients, carers, employees, volunteers and trustees are actively sought to assist the Hospices decision-making processes to improve services. Performance Management To establish cultures focused on performance management, continual improvement and cost effectiveness. To develop a performance management culture which is supportive, motivating and embraces objective setting and feedback from employees at all levels. Ensure effective performance management arrangements are in place for the development of the Executive team and senior managers and leaders within the Hospice. Research Provide leadership and direction to the research function at the Hospice. Ensure that the Hospice remains up to date with the latest evidence and promotes a culture of research. Foster a collaborative environment for the development of research ambitions with partner organisations such as the school of Health and Related Research (ScHARR) at the University of Sheffield and the University of Sheffields School of Nursing. Communications and Public Relations Establish and maintain an effective Communications and PR Strategy considering the current and future needs of all stakeholders. Ensure the development and implementation of effective communication systems throughout the Hospice. Ensure that employees and the Board of Trustees have sufficient and up-to-date information and that reporting is transparent. Ensure that there is a clear policy on relations with the media and to keep the chief spokesperson for the organisation informed. Maintain effective networks with all principal supporters and stakeholders. Seek opportunities as an ambassador for the Hospice to expand and promote the role of the organisation. Managing and Developing Resources Lead the development of a dynamic and rigorous annual business process to develop a Hospice business plan derived from the strategic plan. Ensure the overall objectives and funding needs of the Hospice are met through a proactive and integrated programme of fundraising activities with an increasing focus on developing retail income. Governance Establish and develop effective systems of corporate and clinical governance to encourage honesty, openness and a just culture which promotes mature dialogue with patients, their carers and families as partners in the delivery of care. To meet and strive to exceed, the requirements of the Regulators and the Care Quality Commission. To ensure that a suitable integrated governance framework is in place to deliver effective corporate and clinical activities. Ensure that the organisation discharges its constitutional and legal obligations. Financial To ensure the annual budget and financial forecasting exercises support the strategic and annual planning process and are appropriately reported to the Board of Trustees. To be responsible to the Board of Trustees for the overall financial stability of the organisation. Ensure that financial accounts are prepared for the Resource and Finance Sub Committee and Board of Trustees and that expenditure is controlled in line with the annual budget as approved by the Board. Risk Management/Health & Safety Establish and maintain a rigorous and proactive health, safety and welfare policy and strategy and reporting systems to support all stakeholders giving particular attention to: Legal requirements Integrated risk management Maintenance and security of property Comply with all relevant policies, procedures and training on infection prevention and control. Responsibility to the Board of Trustees, in consultation with the Chair Establish and maintain a culture of transparency through an annual calendar of reports to the Board of Trustees or Sub Committees on the progress of the Hospice and on all other matters relating to the discharge of the Boards responsibilities. Support the Chair in considering significant issues and due involvement of each member of the Board and to arrange for briefing sessions etc to take place at regular intervals. Monitor and make recommendations on the composition of the Board of Trustees and its Committees and the process of self assessment and development. Formulate policy proposals for submission to and approval by the Board of Trustees. To be accountable for meeting the Boards expectations for organisational performance. General To ensure that the Hospice actively promotes and values diversity and equality within service development, provision, and employment. To ensure that the Hospice has clear strategies for effective recruitment, retention, development and motivation of the workforce. To continuously develop the Hospice as a values-based employer which optimises the skills and abilities of the whole workforce and enables the recruitment and retention of high calibre staff.