Non-Executive Director
Job overview
Our Council of Governors is looking to appoint two Non-Executive Directors to join our Board of Directors. Working as part of a unitary board, this is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidates to share their talent and expertise and to make a positive different to the lives of the people we serve.We are seeking one Non-Executive Director with substantial experience of human resources and change management, and another with a finance or audit background.
Our values underpin everything we do at Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS FT and successful candidates will be required to demonstrate their alignment with those values. Successful candidates will also need to demonstrate their alignment with the NHS Leadership Competency Framework for Board Members published by NHS England.
We know that the best bords are those that reflect the workforce and communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from people from local black, Asian and minority ethnic communities and people with disabilities, who we know are all under-represented in these important roles.
Main duties of the job
Non-Executive Directors work as part of the Board of Directors to determine our strategic aims and objectives and in ensuring that the necessary quality, financial and workforce plans are in place so that we can meet our objectives and effectively monitor our performance.To do this, a good working relationship with our Council of Governors is essential and an ability to collaborate whilst recognising the uniquely independent Non-Executive Director role will be crucial.
The successful candidates will be involved in committees established by the board and may be asked to chair such committees; seeking assurance on behalf of the board on areas within the committee's purview.
Please note that this post is a public appointment and is not subject to the provisions of employment law.
Working for our organisation
Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7000 members of staff, who deliver services from more than 160 locations.
We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford, Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.
Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.
Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.
Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached recruitment pack for further details of Greater Manchester Mental Health, together with further detail in relation to the content of the job description.
See attached detailed job description and person specification:
Person specification
Knowledge & Experience
Essential criteria- See attached candidate brief
Skills and Abilities
Essential criteria- See attached candidate brief
Important Information about working for GMMH:
All positions within the Trust are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, for further information on the checks required please visit the NHS Employers website www..nhsemployers.org
Applicants are encouraged to apply for posts at Greater Manchester Mental Health who have direct experience of mental health, learning disability or drug and alcohol services either as a service user or a carer.
The Trust is also committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We are aspiring to ensure our workforce is representative of the diverse communities that we serve, and we are strongly committed to removing barriers to employment for candidates from under-represented groups, for example BAME, Disabled and LGBT+ communities.If you would like to have an informal chat about the recruitment process for this role or would value some additional support, we’d love to hear from you.
Sponsorship
We are proud to be an approved sponsor for the Skilled Worker visa. Applications from individuals who require sponsorship will be considered alongside all other applications. Please be aware that not all roles are eligible for sponsorship. You can review the list of eligible roles and salary requirements on the UK Government’s website – click here.
If you are offered a role with us and you require sponsorship, we will check your eligibility in line with the information on the above website. Your offer of employment could be withdrawn if the role is not eligible for sponsorship, and you are not otherwise able to evidence your right to work in the UK.
Do you have experience outside the NHS?
We want to attract and retain people with diverse skills and experience, to deliver inclusive healthcare services to our communities.
We will consider relevant experience outside the NHS to calculate your salary on appointment. Please contact our Recruitment Team for more information.
**Please note, this vacancy may be closed at any time if sufficient applications have been received**