Trustee Opportunities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Trustee Opportunities

Pontefract, West Yorkshire

Unremunerated

Term of Office: 3 Years

The Prince of Wales Hospice provides specialist palliative care in the Five Towns area (Pontefract, Castleford, Knottingley, Normanton, Featherstone and surrounding area) to people whose illness is no longer curable.

Do you have skills and experience in finance, income generation (including fundraising or retail), the charity sector or another area which you can use to help shape local charitable Hospice care?  Do you have good business acumen, knowledge of the local community, social care or the NHS?  Do you have lived experience of hospice care? Can you bring passion, dedication and motivation to champion our Hospice?

We are looking to strengthen our committed Board by recruiting new Trustees. You can make a real difference to Hospice care by becoming a Trustee and our Trustees play a vital role in shaping the future of our Hospice services.

Your commitment

To really get to know the Hospice and its work, we ask for a commitment of 3 years

You will need to attend 4-6 Board meetings and around 4-8 sub-committee meetings each year

To represent the Hospice at external events and meetings

All meetings take place in Pontefract, West Yorkshire and Trustee posts are unremunerated

About the role

Work with the Board of Trustees to agree overall strategy and business objectives, and monitor against these

Work with the Board of Trustees to understand and act upon financial and other monitoring information

Understand the Hospice aims and objectives and operate in accordance with these

Ensure appropriate governance and that the Hospice operates in compliance with regulatory bodies

Safeguard the reputation of the Hospice

Be an active spokesperson and representative of the Hospice as required

How to apply

For further information please contact Lindsay Hamer (Director of People and Culture) on 01977 781464 or lhamer@pwh.org.uk.  Closing date for applications is Friday 1 May 20

Person Specification

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

• Experience of influencing and monitoring strategies and business plans
• Voluntary sector or healthcare experience

KNOWLEDGE

Essential

• Relevant knowledge of the Hospice

Desirable

• Relevant knowledge of NHS and CCG
• Relevant knowledge of the charitable sector

SKILLS/ABILITIES

Essential

• Strategic vision
• Good independent judgement
• Possesses tact, diplomacy, persuasion and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Positive professional approach and image
• A willingness to lead
• Integrity
• A commitment to the Hospice and its objects

OTHER

Essential

• Meets eligibility criteria of acting as a Trustee (signed declaration)
• Declares any conflict of interest with the Hospice
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of a Trustee

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

The Prince Of Wales Hospice

Address

The Prince of Wales Hospice

Halfpenny Lane

Pontefract

West Yorkshire

WF8 4BG

Employer's website

https://www.pwh.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)