Overview
Volunteer Trustee | Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire
Join to apply for the Volunteer Trustee role at Healthwatch Nottingham & Nottinghamshire. Our primary aim is to improve the services offered to local people in the areas of health, adult and children’s social care in conjunction with a wide range of partners and stakeholders.
What difference will you make?
As a Trustee, you will support Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire in fulfilling our purpose as the independent champion for people using health and social care services. You will help people in your local community, including those whose voices are seldom heard, so their experiences can help make health and care better. You will have the opportunity to contribute to your local community, learn new skills with training and personal development, and build connections with a diverse range of people. You will be part of a team of people passionate about making a difference, with formal and informal supervision to help you develop and achieve your goals. You will receive recognition for your contribution as a volunteer.
What are we looking for?
Desirable Criteria — these attributes help us grow a diverse board reflecting the communities we serve. We welcome experience, passion, energy and enthusiasm and aim to support you to grow your skills and knowledge in exchange. We welcome experience from a diverse range of backgrounds to better engage with those affected most by health inequity.
* Experience in health and social care sector; healthcare, public health, or social care can be valuable as a user and/or professional.
* Governance: prior experience on boards or committees and governance roles (e.g., management committees, charity trustee, etc.).
* Community engagement: experience working with communities, particularly in advocacy or support roles.
* Knowledge of Health and Social Care Systems: understanding of local and national health and social care landscapes.
* Charity governance: knowledge of charity law, governance, and financial management.
* Policy and advocacy: awareness of health policies and ability to advocate for change.
* Leadership and strategic thinking: ability to provide strategic vision and leadership.
* Communication: strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Analytical skills: ability to analyse information and make informed decisions.
* Financial acumen: understanding of financial statements and budgeting.
* Personal qualities: commitment, integrity, collaboration, adaptability, motivation to learn, and support for the organisation’s growth.
What will you be doing?
We are looking for people of the highest calibre to join our board of trustees who share a passion for developing Healthwatch Nottingham and Nottinghamshire as the independent “consumer champion” for NHS, public health and social care services across the City and County. This role is not static; as health and social care changes, the organisation will need to adapt and grow to benefit the local community. We seek individuals who can add value, offer valuable insight, and help drive the organisation forward. We encourage a diverse board with insights from local communities, challenging us to engage effectively with those affected most by health inequity. We welcome young people, disabled people, care experienced individuals, carers, community leaders, minoritised community members and others whose voices are often unheard to join us and contribute to our work.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Volunteer Trustee
Job function
* Strategy/Planning and Management
Industries
* Non-profit Organizations
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