Job summary
o The post holder may be required to work at any of the Trust's sites in line with the service needs.
o The post holder must at all times carry out his/her responsibilities with due regard to the Trust's Equal Opportunities Policy.
o This job description describes responsibilities, as they are currently required. It is anticipated duties will change over time and the job description may need to be reviewed in the future.
o All staff has a responsibility to participate in the Trust's Performance Appraisal Scheme and to contribute to their own development and the development of any staff that they are responsible for appraising.
There are currently 2 vacant positions
Main duties of the job
1. In consultation with the Trust Secretary, to ensure that the Board of Directors and its subcommittees are properly constituted, operated and supported in accordance with the Trust's Standing Orders/Standing Financial Instructions and the wider regulatory framework;
2. To prepare high quality Board and Committee documents and presentation material using Trust agreed formats within the allocated timeframes;
3. To update and maintain the Register of interests for Directors, Key Decision-Making Staff and Connected Medical Staff; and the Trust's Standards of Business Conduct Policy;
4. Support the Trust Secretary in providing Corporate Governance information and expertise for the Trust Annual Report, Board Self-Certification and Annual Governance Statement submitted under regulatory and legal requirements;
5. Act as one of the points of contact between the Trust and regulators, providing information and statistics as required.
About us
West London NHS Trust is one of the most diverse healthcare providers in the UK, delivering a range of mental health and physical healthcare and community services. The Trust runs Broadmoor Hospital, one of three high secure hospitals in the country, with an international reputation.
Our high secure services care for patients from South of England and we provide low and medium secure services across eight London boroughs. The Trust also provides mental and physical healthcare in three London boroughs (Ealing, Hounslow and Hammersmith & Fulham). We employ 4,500 staff, of whom 56% are BME. Our turnover for 2023-24 is £426m.
The Trust is rated as 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commission. Forensic services are rated as 'Outstanding'.
The Trust is an established partner and contributor in the development of the evolving North West London Integrated Care System and the Integrated Care Board. The Trust leads the NW London Children and Adolescent Mental Health provider collaborative.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The Candidate Pack provides an overview of the key tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specification outlines the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. Please view as attached.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective way to staff and managers at all levels adopting appropriate styles of communication
- oExperience of servicing committees
- oKnowledge of planning schedules for Board and/or committee plans, including keeping work flow going from meeting to meeting
- oExcellent timekeeping, with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
- oDemonstrates excellent interpersonal skills; an ability to deal with tact and sensitivity with all levels and with external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and carers;
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent 2 - 3 years' experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Professional post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience in a corporate governance environment
- Extensive administrative or management experience at a senior level
- Experience of servicing high level committees and taking minutes
- Experience of providing a service to customers and encountering challenging and difficult situations
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
Person Specification
Skills & Knowledge
Essential
- oAbility to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective way to staff and managers at all levels adopting appropriate styles of communication
- oExperience of servicing committees
- oKnowledge of planning schedules for Board and/or committee plans, including keeping work flow going from meeting to meeting
- oExcellent timekeeping, with the ability to multi-task and manage priorities
- oDemonstrates excellent interpersonal skills; an ability to deal with tact and sensitivity with all levels and with external stakeholders including members of the public, patients and carers;
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent 2 - 3 years' experience
- Evidence of Continuous Professional Development
Desirable
- Professional post graduate qualification
Experience
Essential
- Previous relevant experience in a corporate governance environment
- Extensive administrative or management experience at a senior level
- Experience of servicing high level committees and taking minutes
- Experience of providing a service to customers and encountering challenging and difficult situations
Desirable
- Experience of working in the NHS
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.
Applications 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).
Additional information
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.
Applications 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).
