Job Summary
The Director of Governance is a critically important role within theTrust, in that it will facilitate the effective working of the Chair and Chief Executive with both internal and external stakeholders and will allow them to fulfil their commitments to the Trust and the Board. The post‑holder reports to the Chief Nurse & Deputy CEO but will have dual accountability to the Chief Executive and the Chair.
Key Details
Job Title: Band 9 / VSM Director of Corporate Governance
Trust: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: City Campus NG5 1PB
Shift Patterns: 09:00 am – 05:00 pm (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 months FTC
Responsibilities
* Establish and monitor the effectiveness of all corporate governance arrangements to ensure the Trust is compliant with all relevant legislation and all aspects of the corporate governance framework, including ensuring the Board is fully informed on these matters.
* Provide authoritative advice to the Chief Executive, Chair and Board on legal, constitutional matters, correct and proper conduct of business and meetings, and commission and provide briefings for external legal advice where necessary to ensure the efficient and effective resolution of issues.
* Provide support and advice to the Chair and Chief Executive (and the wider Board), acting as a confidential sounding board to ensure that the corporate affairs of the Trust are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and in line with statutory and legislative requirements.
* Assess and advise on the governance implications of papers put to the Board.
* Be responsible for the provision of induction, development, support and advice to Non‑Executive and Executive Directors.
* Ensure the effective functioning of the committees of the Board, ensuring that they are properly constituted, providing advice and ensuring actions are followed up.
* Maintain high standards of corporate governance, continuously improving in line with new requirements and best practice.
* Act as the Trust lead point of contact to respond to and resolve enquiries from staff in relation to corporate governance.
* Facilitate good information flow between Board members, the committees, and senior management.
* Ensure appropriate mechanisms are in place to monitor and report upon compliance with the Fit and Proper Persons regulations.
* Work with the Medical Director, Chief Nurse and Associate Director of Quality Governance to ensure appropriate and robust quality governance arrangements are in place within the Trust.
Qualifications
* NHS Experience in Senior Corporate Governance – 10 years.
* Variable additional certification and skills may be required depending on the Trust.
Benefits
* Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
* Blue Light Card NHS Discount provider.
* First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
* Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHS Professionals' academy.
* Exploring different wards, keeping skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
* Access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and more.
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