Associate Non-Executive Director | Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust
As a member of a unitary Board there is a shared and collective responsibility amongst all Board directors for the overall strategic direction and performance of the Trust.
All Board members are required to challenge, scrutinise and add value to proposals brought to Board and must satisfy themselves as to the appropriateness and integrity of the information that comes to Board. Board members are also responsible for satisfying themselves that effective controls and systems are in place to ensure good governance of the Trust, and the Board is accountable, through the Non-Executive Directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors, to the Council of Governors.
All non-executive directors and Associate Non-Executive Directors must champion the standards of public life – by upholding the highest standards of conduct and displaying the principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership.
Contribute to the development of Trust strategy and to the establishment of challenging objectives and performance targets.
Keep abreast of the changing service, policy and commercial context, both internal and external to the Trust.
Monitor the performance of the Trust and its Executive team, supporting them in the effective delivery of the strategy.
Be assured that the necessary resources are in place for the Trust to meet its objectives and plans.
Be assured that controls and information systems are in place to provide reliable and timely information to the Board about the financial performance and standing, the quality of services provided and the clinical performance of the Trust.
Chair or participate in Committees of the Board as required.
Chair Appointment Committees for Medical Consultant appointments.
Be assured that the Trust works within the terms of its authorisation and constitution.
Provide visible leadership within the Trust along with fellow Board members, investing time in visiting operational areas and engaging with staff and service users.
Work closely with the Council of Governors, whose role it is to hold the Board to account through the Non-Executive Directors.
Welcome to Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Foundation Trust. Our 4000 clinical and support staff help us to improve mental health wellbeing and meet the needs of the 70,000 people we serve each year. We provide a range of mental healthcare services across Birmingham and Solihull, as well as specialised services nationally.We also offer medical, nursing and psychology training and are proud of our international reputation for both research and innovation.
Our population is culturally diverse, characterised in places by high levels of deprivation which create an increasing demand for our services and a necessity for us to make sure everyone can access the help they need. We are a team of compassionate, inclusive and committed people working together to provide excellent care to support our community.If you are looking for a place to belong, where you can make a real difference to people’s lives, join our team where our warm welcome is waiting for you.
For further information about the main responsibilities please view the attached job description and person specification.
This advert closes on Sunday 3 Nov 2024