Job summaryThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is committed to providing healthcare at its best, with people at our heart. We have over 2 million patient contacts each year in our main hospitals, making us one of the biggest providers of specialist care in the UK, and we serve people from across the whole of the North East, North Cumbria and beyond. We are continuing our journey for system's plans for greater collaboration to develop, enhance and improve clinical pathways resulting in better patient experience and outcomes.We acknowledge that we are living in very challenging times for the NHS both locally and nationally. Our Trust has much work to do to improve our performance and services and respond to the findings of our most recent CQC inspection report, and we now have an opportunity to appoint a new Non-Executive Director (NED) with clinical expertise to join our Board. The role of the NEDs is to support the Board of Directors in providing an independent view on the Trust's strategy, to oversee implementation of national strategies and regulatory compliance, and to work collaboratively with our Council of Governors. In addition, as a NED with clinical expertise you will be involved in the work of the Trust Quality Committee.Main duties of the jobWe are committed to increasing the diversity of our existing Board, and positively improve the balance of people from ethnic minority backgrounds. To support this, we encourage applications from people in minoritised communities whose background, experience and identity will broaden and enhance a balance of perspectives in navigating the challenges we face going forward.About usEssential criteria for the role includes:Recent experience of operating at Board level;Previous experience as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or allied health professional, within the NHS or private healthcare;Clinical governance experience, including knowledge of clinical governance frameworks used to improve quality of care for patients and ensure full accountability;Effective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable; andA strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders.In order to complement the Board of Directors, skills in one or more of the following areas would also be desirable:Experience of operating in complex systems and/or challenging environments.Previous experience of/knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework.Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesAs a NED, you are required to provide independence of thought and constructive challenge as well as support executives and demonstrate commitment to the enduring values of NHS.We are interested not just in your professional qualifications; we are interested in the difference and insights your knowledge, expertise from your background, experience, training or career progression will bring to Board discussions and how they will contribute to the effective governance and diversity of the Trust Board.The remuneration is £15,000 per annum with a time commitment of around 4-5 days per month.For an informal discussion with the Interim Chair or Chief Executive then please contact Kelly Jupp, Trust Secretary on 0191 223 1702 or k.jupp@nhs.net.For further information on the role please see the recruitment pack attached to this vacancy.Please note applications for the post should be submitted with a CV and personal statement as detailed in How to apply on page 23 of the recruitment pack.This post is subject to the rehabilitation of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Services (formerly known as the Criminal Records Bureau) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Due to the seniority of post, appropriate checks relevant to the Fit and Proper Persons Requirement will also be undertaken.Closing Date Monday 1st July 2024 at noonInterview Date Wednesday 3rd July 2024Person SpecificationEducation and qualificationsEssentialA clinical qualification as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or allied health professional.ExperienceEssentialRecent experience of operating at Board level;Previous experience as a medical practitioner, nurse, midwife or allied health professional, within the NHS or private healthcare;Clinical governance experience, including knowledge of clinical governance frameworks used to improve quality of care for patients and ensure full accountability;Effective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable; andA strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders.DesirableExperience of operating in complex systems and/or challenging environments.Previous experience of/knowledge of the CQC regulatory framework.Knowledge and skillsEssentialEffective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable.Ability to quickly develop an understanding of the values of the UK public sector.Ability to champion our vision to be at the heart of the City Region's collaboration in health, wealth and well-being.Demonstrable understanding and commitment to ensuring appropriate corporate and clinical governance, holding the Executive to account for the management of strategic planning, risk and performance management, seeking assurance regarding rigour of controls.Competent analytical and data-evaluation skills.Personal effectiveness and behavioursEssentialClear commitment to the values and ethical standards of UK public service, system and organisational excellence, including fit and proper persons.Proven experience as an inclusive leader.Proven ability to provide independent challenge to the Executive Team and Board to ensure development and delivery of strategic vision and objectives.Leadership:EssentialSignificant personal presence and credibility - able to act as a 'role model'.Aligned to Trust core values and leadership behaviours.Aligned to the NHS Leadership Competency Framework: - Driving high quality and sustainable outcomes. - Setting strategy and delivering long- term transformation. -Promoting equality and inclusion, and reducing health and workforce inequalities. - Providing robust governance and assurance. - Creating a compassionate, just and positive culture. - Building a trusted relationship with partners and communities.Demonstrable commitment to promoting and celebrating equality and diversity across the organisation and in developing effective working relationships with stakeholders.A strong commitment to developing effective collaborative relationships with partners and key stakeholders, demonstrating an inclusive leadership style.Committed to high performing team working which enables all staff to liberate their potential.Performance focus:EssentialPassion for healthcare and delivering outstanding outcomes.Relationships and Influencing:EssentialPolitical acumen attuned to the different stakeholder interests.Strategic thinker with highly developed influencing and skills of persuasion.Able to move from tactical to strategic decision making.Able to use influencing skills to stimulate debate and discussion and use experience to support innovation and creativity in achievement of strategic objectives.Able to use influencing skills to stimulate debate and discussion and use experience to support innovation and creativity in achievement of strategic objectives.Able to demonstrate clarity of thinking and appropriate challenge to the Board.Communication and engagement skills:EssentialEffective communication and engagement skills, including the ability to actively listen, communicate openly, promote discussion of views, welcome constructive challenge and be approachable.Able to develop trust.Other:EssentialDue to our commitment to increase diversity of board membership applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds are positively welcomed. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience of the issues that affect the health and wellbeing of the communities this organisation serves.Able to meet the time commitment to discharge responsibilities.No conflicts of interest.Ideally has a strong link to the North East region and the flexibility to participate in organisational activities.Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).Employer detailsEmployer nameThe Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation TrustAddress317 TrustwideTrustwideNE7 7DNEmployer's websitehttps://careers.nuth.nhs.uk/why-us (Opens in a new tab)