Job summary
Associate Non-Executive Directors work alongside Non-Executive Directors, Chair and Executive Directors of the Foundation Trust Board to advise on the development of strategy and to oversee the performance of University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust.
Associate Non-Executive Directors are non-voting members of the Trust Board and bring independence, external skills and perspectives.
Main duties of the job
As an Associate Non-Executive Director you will work alongside Non-Executive Directors, including the Chair, as a non-voting member of the Board of Directors. You will share responsibility with the other Directors for the success of the organisation. You will be required to bring independent and objective judgement on issues of strategy, service improvement, performance and resources.
About us
We operate from three main hospitals - Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community health care premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay
Our community services for adults are provided in people's homes, community centres, clinics, GP Practices, community hospitals and our main hospitals. Our aim is to work with people to help them remain independent, improve their health and manage their conditions through high quality care, advice and support.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised roles, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Job description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised roles, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay visiting our website https://www.uhmb.nhs.uk/
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrates a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community
* Experience of health care either as a patient or carer
* Experience of acting as advocate for patient focus in health care
* Experience of public service values and accountability
Desirable
* Experience of making a positive difference for disadvantaged and marginalised groups
* Experience of working with patients, staff, senior leaders, stakeholders across the healthcare economy, clinicians, and local communities
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to display sound judgement and objectivity and understand the need for confidentiality
* Demonstrates a strong interest in the healthcare agenda with a commitment to the NHS and public sector values
Desirable
* Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Foundation Trust status
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
* Demonstrates a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community
* Experience of health care either as a patient or carer
* Experience of acting as advocate for patient focus in health care
* Experience of public service values and accountability
Desirable
* Experience of making a positive difference for disadvantaged and marginalised groups
* Experience of working with patients, staff, senior leaders, stakeholders across the healthcare economy, clinicians, and local communities
Skills, ability and knowledge
Essential
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
* Able to display sound judgement and objectivity and understand the need for confidentiality
* Demonstrates a strong interest in the healthcare agenda with a commitment to the NHS and public sector values
Desirable
* Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Foundation Trust status
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Additional information
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust
Address
Westmorland General Hospital
Burton Road
Kendal
LA9 7RG
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