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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Dec 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal

AI generated summary

  • You must reside in North East or North Cumbria, have a legal qualification and experience, and ideally possess communications skills relevant to Board discussions.
  • You will collaborate with the Board, providing legal insight, challenging decisions, and enhancing communication strategies with stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Please note that to be eligible to apply for this role candidates must reside in the North East or North Cumbria (i.e. the geographical area covered by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System).
  • We are seeking a Non-Executive Director with a legal qualification and significant legal experience.
  • Note that Non-Executive Directors must be a member of one of the public constituencies of Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust (which includes the whole of the North East and North Cumbria in line with the geographical boundaries of the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System).
  • A Non-Executive Director with communications experience would add real value to our Board discussions – ensuring that we adopt the most effective approach to communicating with our patients, people, the public and partners.
  • Non-Executive Directors are chosen for their breadth of experience, appropriate calibre and personal qualities.
  • A Non-Executive Director of the Trust, or any other NHS Foundation Trust, may not be or become a Governor of the Foundation Trust.

Responsibilities

  • As a Non-Executive Director, you will work alongside the Chair, other Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors of the Trust as a full member of the Board.
  • You will be individually and collectively accountable with the other Directors for the success of the organisation and will have the responsibility to constructively challenge the decisions of the Board and help develop proposals on priorities, risk mitigation, values, standards and strategies.
  • As a qualified lawyer you will bring independent legal knowledge and judgement to the work of the Board and its committees, utilising your subject matter knowledge to constructively contribute to debate and decision-making.
  • Non-Executive Director appointments are made by the Trust’s Council of Governors taking into account local needs and the requirements of the Code of Governance for NHS Provider Trusts.
  • A Non-Executive Director with communications experience would add real value to our Board discussions – ensuring that we adopt the most effective approach to communicating with our patients, people, the public and partners.
  • Non-Executive Directors are chosen for their breadth of experience, appropriate calibre and personal qualities.
  • A Non-Executive Director of the Trust, or any other NHS Foundation Trust, may not be or become a Governor of the Foundation Trust.

FAQs

What are the geographical eligibility requirements for this role?

Candidates must reside in the North East or North Cumbria, which aligns with the geographical area covered by the North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care System.

What qualifications are required for the Non-Executive Director position?

A legal qualification and significant legal experience are required for this role.

Can Non-Executive Directors be members of the Trust's Council of Governors?

No, a Non-Executive Director of the Trust, or any other NHS Foundation Trust, may not be or become a Governor of the Foundation Trust.

What is the main purpose of a Non-Executive Director on the Board?

The Non-Executive Director will provide constructive challenge to the decisions of the Board and help develop proposals on priorities, risk mitigation, values, standards, and strategies.

Is experience in communications a requirement for this role?

No, while experience in communications would add value to Board discussions, it is considered a desirable rather than essential criterion.

What type of services does the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust provide?

The Trust provides a wide range of acute, community, and older peoples’ mental health services, as well as specialist services like bowel screening and gynaecological cancer treatments.

What is the annual turnover of the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust has an annual turnover of around £400 million.

Who should I contact for further details or informal visits regarding this position?

You can contact Sir Paul Ennals, the Chair, via email at kirsty.forster@nhs.net or by telephone at 0191 445 6044.

What is the Trust’s rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC)?

The Trust was rated as ‘good’ overall in its last full inspection by the CQC.

What are the strategic ambitions of the Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust?

The Trust's strategic ambitions are to be a Northern Centre of Excellence for Women’s Health, to be a leading provider of diagnostic services, and to be an outstanding district general hospital.

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Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust

Quality and Excellence in Healthcare. We are an acute and community NHS hospital trust in the North East of England’.

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1876
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust provides a wide range of healthcare services, including hospital care, outpatient services, and community health programs in the Gateshead area. Their mission is to deliver outstanding, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes through high-quality services. They are committed to enhancing the well-being of their community by offering accessible, effective healthcare solutions and ensuring a positive experience for every patient.