Job summary
At Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals (DBTH) we are looking for two highly influential, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals with a great vision, energy, and drive, to join the Trust's Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director.
As a Non-Executive Director you will be required to bring personal commitment to the role, independence, impartiality, a wide range of experience, special knowledge, and personal qualities. You will also be an experienced non-executive director (or of equivalent role) and have senior and/or Board level experience gained in a large/complex organisation - preferably within the public sector, but not exclusively.
In addition to this, you should be able to demonstrate the following key skills:
o A keen sense of strategic directiono An ability to hold individuals and bodies to accounto Effective influencing and communication skillso A good sense of team workingo The ability to chair meetings with confidence and candouro Self-belief and driveo Intellectual flexibility to meet the myriad challenges and opportunities ahead
We believe that the best Boards are those that reflect the communities that they represent. We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all, and appointments are made on merit. We particularly welcome applications from women, people from a Black, Asian and minority ethnic background and those with a lived experience of disability.
Main duties of the job
As a Non-Executive Director you have a responsibility to:
o Support the Trust Chair, Chief Executive & Executive Directors, promoting Trust's values, positive culture throughout the Trust & adopt behaviours in the boardroom that exemplify the corporate cultureo Constructively challenge proposed decisions of the Board of Directors & ensure that appropriate challenges made, & help develop proposals on priorities; risk mitigation, values & standards , contribute to the development of strategy.o Support continued development & promotion of a positive, constructive relationship with the Council of Governors.o Scrutinise the performance of Executive management in meeting goals & objectives; & achieve satisfaction to the integrity of financial, clinical & other information, that financial & clinical quality controls & systems of risk management & governance are sound are used;o Ensure that you receive adequate information in the form that is specified & to monitor the reporting of performance
As a result of COVID-19, much of this will take place virtually as statutory monthly meetings, however there will be an expectation that some site visits will be required. You will share responsibility with other directors for the decisions made by the Board & for the success of the organisation in leading the local improvement of healthcare services for patients.
About us
DBTH is one of Yorkshire's Leading acute trusts, serving a population of more than 440,000. Our services are based over three main hospital sites and several additional services employing over 7,000 colleagues.
At DBTH we have a comprehensive framework of behaviours that guide us in our daily working lives, these form the DBTH Way. We pride ourselves on our commitment to the values of We Care and now the DBTH Way builds upon these foundations, providing further clarity on what it means to embody these values in our everyday interactions.
As an organisation that supports flexible working, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
As an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applicants from all sectors of the community, particularly from under-represented groups including those with disabilities, members of our ethnic minorities and LGBTQ+ communities.
We offer a range of benefits to support our people including:o Extensive range of learning opportunitieso NHS Pension Schemeo Generous holiday entitlement in line with Terms & Conditionso Comprehensive health and wellbeing supporto NHS Car Lease schemes and a range of salary sacrifice schemeo Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping and finance through external providers.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached to the advert a job description and person specification for further details. Please ensure you read both documents carefully.Please note, if your application is successful you will be required to present original certificates of qualifications that are listed in the person specification under essential.
Certificate of sponsorship
Applications from individuals who require a Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applicants. For further information and to check your eligibility for this post please following the link UK Visas and Immigration - GOV.UK. Please note that from April 9th 2025, band 2 & 3 entry roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship.
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree or post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Experience in developing strategic partnerships and extensive stakeholder collaboration, building value adding networks that support organisational delivery
- Operating at a senior/board level with proven experience in a substantial business or commercial background in an organisation of scale and complexity (e.g. PLC)
- Ability to assimilate and assess significant and complex issues in a large organisation
- Evidence of leadership, resilience in the face of challenge and ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm
- Experience of senior level governance and risk management, strong strategic planning, financial and performance management
- A financial qualification or equivalent business experience or a Clinical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of an organisation that that has undergone significant transformation, and maintained delivery of its services to meet the customers' needs
- Experience/knowledge of accounting issues
- Understanding of public sector decision-making
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Exceptional leadership skills, engendering respect from others at all levels
- An enthusiastic, enquiring mind, with the confidence to challenge constructively when appropriate and to hold colleagues to account and a commitment to work as a team member
- Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, as well as an effective listener that is able to weigh up arguments and summarise for others
- Highly skilled negotiator who works collaboratively, is politically astute and able to grasp the relevant issues and understand the dynamics of relationships between interested parties
- Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance, including the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities placed on nonexecutive directors both individually and collectively as a unitary board.
- Understanding of foundation trusts and council of governor responsibilities
- Empathy with and commitment to public service values of accountability, openness, probity and equality of opportunity
- Ability to effectively and proudly represent DBTH to its constituents, patients, partner organisation and regulators.
- Knowledge of the areas served by DBTH, including an understanding of local demographics and challenges in improving population health and addressing health inequalities
Desirable
- Strategic decision-making skills and a demonstrable understanding of how these would add value to DBTH
Person Specification
Experience/Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to Masters degree or post-graduate qualification or equivalent level of experience
- Experience in developing strategic partnerships and extensive stakeholder collaboration, building value adding networks that support organisational delivery
- Operating at a senior/board level with proven experience in a substantial business or commercial background in an organisation of scale and complexity (e.g. PLC)
- Ability to assimilate and assess significant and complex issues in a large organisation
- Evidence of leadership, resilience in the face of challenge and ability to inspire confidence and enthusiasm
- Experience of senior level governance and risk management, strong strategic planning, financial and performance management
- A financial qualification or equivalent business experience or a Clinical qualification
Desirable
- Experience of an organisation that that has undergone significant transformation, and maintained delivery of its services to meet the customers' needs
- Experience/knowledge of accounting issues
- Understanding of public sector decision-making
Skills, Knowledge and Personal Attributes
Essential
- Exceptional leadership skills, engendering respect from others at all levels
- An enthusiastic, enquiring mind, with the confidence to challenge constructively when appropriate and to hold colleagues to account and a commitment to work as a team member
- Highly developed interpersonal, influencing and communication skills, as well as an effective listener that is able to weigh up arguments and summarise for others
- Highly skilled negotiator who works collaboratively, is politically astute and able to grasp the relevant issues and understand the dynamics of relationships between interested parties
- Sound knowledge and understanding of corporate governance, including the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities placed on nonexecutive directors both individually and collectively as a unitary board.
- Understanding of foundation trusts and council of governor responsibilities
- Empathy with and commitment to public service values of accountability, openness, probity and equality of opportunity
- Ability to effectively and proudly represent DBTH to its constituents, patients, partner organisation and regulators.
- Knowledge of the areas served by DBTH, including an understanding of local demographics and challenges in improving population health and addressing health inequalities
Desirable
- Strategic decision-making skills and a demonstrable understanding of how these would add value to DBTH
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).
