Main area Non-Executive Director Contract Fixed term: 3 years (A minimum of three/four days per month) Hours
* Part time
* Other
A minimum of three/four days per month Job ref 388-7821363-CORP
Employer Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Torbay Hospital Town Torquay Salary £10,000 - £13,500 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 29/03/2026 23:59
Non-Executive Director / Associate Non-Executive Director
Job overview
We areseeking outstandingindividualsto join our Board as a Non-Executive Directorand Associate Non-Executive Director’s. Non-ExecutiveDirectors bringan independent perspective,supportand challenge to help shape the future of the Trust into the next stage in its evolution. We have an ambition to increase diversity at Board level andwould welcomeapplications from individuals from under-represented groups.
As aDirector, you will work alongside the Chair, other Non-ExecutiveDirectorsand Executive Directors of the Foundation Trust. You will share responsibility with the other Board directors for the success of theorganisation.
Main duties of the job
For information on the job role and person specification please refer to our interactive Candidate Brief
To apply,please submita comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria.Please include the names and addresses of referees which cover the most recent six years of employment. Referees will not be approacheduntil the final stages and not without prior permission from candidates.
Please submit via email to - tsdft.seniorrecruitment@nhs.net
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Your role will be to use your skills and your personal experience to:
* contribute to the development of the Trust’s strategy and business planningprocesses;
* play your part in ensuring the Trust’s compliance with its regulatoryframework;
* helpensurethattheBoardsetschallenginggoalsandobjectivesforhealthservicesandformeetingtargetsfor treatment;
* monitortheperformanceoftheexecutiveteamindeliveringthecorporateobjectives,includingkeytargetssetboth nationally and locally;
* ensurethattheBoardalwaysactsinthebestinterestsofpatientsandthewiderpublic,andthatfullaccountistakenof advice received from the Council ofGovernors;
* ensure that management systems are in place to giveaccurateinformation to the Board including information about patientsafetyandexperience,financialandoperationalperformance,workforceissues,riskmanagement,clinicalqualityand value formoney;
* ensurethattheTrustpromotesequalityofopportunityandhumanrightsinthetreatmentofitsstaffandpatients;
* represent the Board at officialoccasions;
* participatein the appointment of the Chief Executive and other executivedirectors.
* participatein Board committees asrequired.
* support collaboration within the wider Devon and Cornwall system.
Person specification
Experience
* High personal credibility, evidenced through experience of operating at a senior level in an organisation with significant budgets and complexity
Experience
* A record of high calibre leadership and delivery, in an executive or non-executive capacity
* High-level organisational and governance skills, including for instance strategic planning, risk management, performance management, service commissioning, service delivery and development, quality management, patient/client representation
* Political acumen – ability to grasp relevant issues underpinned by an understanding of how to develop partnerships and build relationships with other organisations
* Evidence of creative thinking and contributing to innovation
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.
If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a ‘Staff Carers’ policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer’s Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to apply promptly.
* Please read the job description carefully and tailor your application to reflect the requirements of the role.
* Applicants who identify in their application form they are a part of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria outlined in the job description and person specification for the role. Step into Health guidance can be found on our NHS Employers website.
* Correspondence will be sent via Trac, text, and email. Please ensure you check your email and Trac account regularly.
* Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band.
* If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
* It is your responsibility to ensure the timely receipt of appropriate references.
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.
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