Chair
South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
South Western Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust is seeking to recruit a Chair who will continue to develop the Trust's external relationships, provide excellent support and challenge to the organisation and lead the Board of Directors and Council of Governors to ensure the continued success of the Trust both for the patients we serve and our colleagues. The post is being advertised and the appointment will be considered by the Trust's Council of Governors, following a formal selection process.
The Chair has a unique role in leading the Board of Directors and Council of Governors. The role combines the duty to lead effective governance, consistent with the Nolan principles and NHS values, with securing a long-term vision and strategy for the organisation.
Main duties of the job
The Chair is responsible for the effective leadership of the Board and the Council of Governors. They are pivotal in creating the conditions necessary for overall Board and individual director effectiveness.
Central to the Chair's role are five key responsibilities:
1. Strategic
2. People
3. Professional acumen
4. Outcomes focus
5. Partnership
The relationship between the Chair and the Trust's Chief Executive is key...