Job summary
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KGH) is seeking a new Non-Executive Director to join its Board of Directors.
Join us and be part of the Board of Directors, Non-Executive Directors are ultimately and collectively responsible for all aspects of the performance of the Trust and play a crucial role in bringing an independent perspective to the boardroom.
Working closely with the Chair and other members of the Board, you will have a strong commitment to the principles of the NHS and provide strategic direction, leadership and challenge at the Board of Directors.
Main duties of the job
As a Non-Executive Director, your role will be to develop and shape the corporate agenda, ensuring that the best interests of patients and local communities are at the heart of what we do.You will provide guidance, strategic advice and constructive challenge, holding Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Trust in meeting agreed goals and objectives. Driving a culture of performance, innovation and excellence you will be an ambassador for KGH, working in partnership with the Council of Governors and external stakeholders. Non-Executive Directors are expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to the Trust's values.
The post holder will sit on the Trust's Performance, Finance and Resources Committee and Group Transformation Committee. Experience in overseeing performance and finance and in delivering successful organisational transformation would therefore be advantageous. As a member of the Board of Directors, Non-Executive Directors are accountable to the Trust's Council of Governors which is made up of elected and nominated representatives from the population served by the Trust, partner organisations and the staff governors. The Council of Governors represents the interests of the Trust's members, our staff and the public. The Council of Governors will appoint the successful candidate to this role. Interviews will be conducted by a panel of Governors selected by the Council's Appointment and Remuneration Group, and the Trust's Chair.
About us
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust provides acute healthcare services for people in Northamptonshire and neighbouring counties. The Trust employs around 4000 staff and offers a range of specialist services that have allowed us to build a strong reputation for clinical excellence.
It is a great time to join the Trust which works closely with Northampton General Hospital as the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire NHS Group, and will be working ever more closely with partners as part of the Northamptonshire Integrated Care System.
We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) and Disabled candidates, these groups are under-represented on our Board of Directors.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey.Our mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and clinically excellent patient care, by being an outstanding employer for our people. We have entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Northampton General Hospital and have become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values:
Compassion
Respect
Integrity
Courageous
Accountable
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following is a list of the main commitments which Non-Executive Directors are required to undertake (this list is not exhaustive):
- Attendance at monthly meetings of the Board of Directors
- Attendance at monthly Board Development sessions
- Attendance at quarterly meetings of the Council of Governors and if required, attendance and presenting to Governors as part of their programme of training and development
- Chairing/attendance at committees of the Board
- Attendance at training/networking events
- Participation in hospital site visits
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required.
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a member of one of the Trusts public constituencies of the Foundation Trust (Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, East Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire and the Rest of England). You can apply to become a member on the Trusts website.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a healthcare provider is bound by the Care Quality Commissions requirement for Board Members to undertake checks in line with the Fit and Proper Person (F&PP) requirement. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.
Please indicate in your supporting statement your reasons for applying to the post of Non-Executive Director and what skills and qualities you can bring to the Board.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The following is a list of the main commitments which Non-Executive Directors are required to undertake (this list is not exhaustive):
- Attendance at monthly meetings of the Board of Directors
- Attendance at monthly Board Development sessions
- Attendance at quarterly meetings of the Council of Governors and if required, attendance and presenting to Governors as part of their programme of training and development
- Chairing/attendance at committees of the Board
- Attendance at training/networking events
- Participation in hospital site visits
Please see the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required.
To be eligible to apply, applicants must be a member of one of the Trusts public constituencies of the Foundation Trust (Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, East Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire and the Rest of England). You can apply to become a member on the Trusts website.
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust as a healthcare provider is bound by the Care Quality Commissions requirement for Board Members to undertake checks in line with the Fit and Proper Person (F&PP) requirement. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required.
Please indicate in your supporting statement your reasons for applying to the post of Non-Executive Director and what skills and qualities you can bring to the Board.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Ability to commit average 3-5 days/month to Trust business; and flexibility in terms of time commitment during the day and sometimes into the evening may be required.
- You are, or are eligible and willing to become a Member of one of the Trust's public constituencies (Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, East Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire and Rest of England) You can apply to become a Member on the Trust's website
Background, experience and skills
Essential
- Senior level experience of working within local communities to implement corporate strategy.
- Genuine interest in healthcare issues and a commitment to the needs of the local community.
- A strong commitment to the values of the NHS and experience in the NHS.
- Sound judgement and enquiring mind.
- An ability to achieve a balance between supportive and robust, constructive challenge.
- A strong understanding of the importance of exercising independent judgement.
- Integrity and high ethical standards.
- Politically astute, able to grasp relevant issues and understand complex relationships between different individuals and organisations.
- Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of and commitment to the seven principles of public life (the Nolan principles).
- Strong business acumen and sound knowledge of good corporate governance, strategic planning, risk, financial control and performance management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to Chair/Co-Chair committee and other meetings.
- Experience of successfully leading major organisational transformation programmes.
Desirable
- Experience in overseeing finance and performance.
- Previous service as a Non-Executive Director within the public or private sector.
- Board level experience in a large/complex/changing organisation.
Person Specification
Eligibility
Essential
- Ability to commit average 3-5 days/month to Trust business; and flexibility in terms of time commitment during the day and sometimes into the evening may be required.
- You are, or are eligible and willing to become a Member of one of the Trust's public constituencies (Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough, East Northamptonshire, West Northamptonshire and Rest of England) You can apply to become a Member on the Trust's website
Background, experience and skills
Essential
- Senior level experience of working within local communities to implement corporate strategy.
- Genuine interest in healthcare issues and a commitment to the needs of the local community.
- A strong commitment to the values of the NHS and experience in the NHS.
- Sound judgement and enquiring mind.
- An ability to achieve a balance between supportive and robust, constructive challenge.
- A strong understanding of the importance of exercising independent judgement.
- Integrity and high ethical standards.
- Politically astute, able to grasp relevant issues and understand complex relationships between different individuals and organisations.
- Experience of building and maintaining effective relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Understanding of and commitment to the seven principles of public life (the Nolan principles).
- Strong business acumen and sound knowledge of good corporate governance, strategic planning, risk, financial control and performance management.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to Chair/Co-Chair committee and other meetings.
- Experience of successfully leading major organisational transformation programmes.
Desirable
- Experience in overseeing finance and performance.
- Previous service as a Non-Executive Director within the public or private sector.
- Board level experience in a large/complex/changing organisation.
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
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).
