Overview
This is a role for a joint Non‑Executive Director with a finance background to sit on the Boards of both Wirral University Teaching Hospital (WUTH) and Wirral Community Health and Care (WCHC).
It is expected that the Finance focused Non‑Executive Director will chair the Finance Committees for both Trusts and will support the organisations in external financial meetings and discussions, where appropriate. The Finance focused Non‑Executive Director will have significant experience of NHS Finance and be able to communicate clearly and effectively on finance related issues, and both Trusts’ financial positions, risks, opportunities, and challenges.
To support the Trusts by contributing to and supporting the Boards of both organisations.
Collectively, the Board of Directors is responsible for the performance of the organisation and Non‑Executive Directors play a vital and independent role in developing strategy and setting the direction of the Trust as well as overseeing the performance of the Executive Directors to meet the agreed goals and objectives of the Trust.
Each Board of Directors of WCHC and WUTH are collectively responsible for the success by directing and supervising its affairs. This includes responsibility to maintain delivery of high standards of patient care and financial viability, using resources effectively within appropriate financial controls, ensuring high levels of probity and value for money, delivering high standards of clinical governance, and ensuring that all health standards are met.
Responsibility for the exercise of the powers and for the performance of the organisation therefore rests with the Board of Directors which must provide active leadership to ensure that each Trust exercises its functions effectively, efficiently, and economically.
Play a pivotal role in determining and delivering each of the Trust’s vision and strategy in a healthcare environment of increasing complexity and regulatory pressure.
They chair key committees of the Board of Directors and act as advocates to position the organisation within the local health and social care economy.
Responsibilities
* Chair the Finance Committees for both Trusts.
* Support the organisations in external financial meetings and discussions.
* Communicate clearly and effectively on finance‐related issues, and both Trusts’ financial positions, risks, opportunities, and challenges.
* Contribute to and support the Boards of both organisations.
* Play a pivotal role in determining and delivering each Trust’s vision and strategy.
* Chair key committees of the Board of Directors and act as advocates to position the organisation within the local health and social care economy.
Qualifications
* Significant experience of NHS Finance.
* Finance background suitable for a Non‑Executive Director role.
About the Trusts
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the Northwest of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high‑quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales, and the wider Northwest footprint.
WUTH has approximately 855 beds trust‑wide, and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.
Wirral Community Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust has been rated as Good by CQC (Dec 2023) with some outstanding areas.
As an aspiring outstanding Trust, we have numerous policies and procedures in place which provide standard organisational ways of working, in line with organisational objectives, relevant legislation and requirements. Policies allow for continuity and consistency within the Trust.
Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus, or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester, and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Cate Herbert
Job title: Board Secretary
Email address: catherine.herbert5@nhs.net
Telephone number: 07795 923229
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