Job summary
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country and we are seeking a confident, enthusiastic and motivated individual, based at Belgrave House on the Leicester General Hospital site.
This is an extremely demanding but diverse and interesting role. As a Corporate and Committee Services Officer, you will be responsible for providing a high-standard end-to-end committee servicing and corporate governance function to the Trust Board and Non-Executive Directors. The team is also responsible for the delivery of the Trust's statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and for a wide variety of other corporate administration and governance requirements including managing conflicts of interests in the NHS requirements.
You will have experience of committee administration and corporate governance work. You will be able to work in a high-pressure environment and will have excellent communication skills. You will also have highly developed interpersonal skills, the capacity to deal with highly sensitive situations and the ability to work effectively and professionally with colleagues across the Trust.
Main duties of the job
To deliver corporate committee administration within UHL, relating particularly to the Trust Board and Executive Boards, their statutory and standing [sub]Committees and any other related corporate decision-making bodies, as required
The Corporate and Committee Services team provides a high standard, end-to-end Executive Committee servicing and corporate governance function to the Trust Board and Non Executive Directors.
The team is also responsible for the delivery of the Trust's statutory obligations under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, and for a wide variety of other corporate administration and governance requirements including managing conflicts of interests in the NHS requirements.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.
We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks will include:-agenda preparation and forward planning of annual business in close liaison with Executive/Non-Executive Directors and the Trust Chairman, including attending (and providing governance advice at) agenda-setting meetings with the individual Committee Chair and other relevant Directorsproviding advice and guidance to staff on the submission of items/reports to corporate committees preparation and quality assuring of reports for meetings tracking of actions and their implementation by the relevant Trust officers production of high-quality accurate Minutes, escalation reports, and matters arising logs to agreed deadlines, reflecting the decisions reached and providing an appropriate governance and audit trailadvising on the rules governing the taking of decisions by the Trust, and ensuringthat these are properly observed (eg scheme of deleg
More details of the core responsibilities for this post are provided in the job description and personal specification attached.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Key tasks will include:-agenda preparation and forward planning of annual business in close liaison with Executive/Non-Executive Directors and the Trust Chairman, including attending (and providing governance advice at) agenda-setting meetings with the individual Committee Chair and other relevant Directorsproviding advice and guidance to staff on the submission of items/reports to corporate committees preparation and quality assuring of reports for meetings tracking of actions and their implementation by the relevant Trust officers production of high-quality accurate Minutes, escalation reports, and matters arising logs to agreed deadlines, reflecting the decisions reached and providing an appropriate governance and audit trailadvising on the rules governing the taking of decisions by the Trust, and ensuringthat these are properly observed (eg scheme of deleg
More details of the core responsibilities for this post are provided in the job description and personal specification attached.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree (Min 2:2) or Professional Qualification, eg ICSA or equivalent workplace experience.
Desirable
- Has or is willing to undertake further professional qualifications relevant to role.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least one year's continuous experience of regular committee administration .
- At least one year's continuous experience of corporate governance administration..
- Ability to assimilate complex information and re-present it in a clear and logical way.
- Computer literacy and database/spreadsheet knowledge.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work proactively under own initiative.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Desirable
- Experience of committee work in the NHS or public sector.
- Knowledge of NHS Corporate Governance.
- Knowledge of FOI.
- Experience of report writing and/or project management work.
Communications and Relationships
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours, including EDI and Inclusion.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Honours Degree (Min 2:2) or Professional Qualification, eg ICSA or equivalent workplace experience.
Desirable
- Has or is willing to undertake further professional qualifications relevant to role.
Skills and Experience
Essential
- At least one year's continuous experience of regular committee administration .
- At least one year's continuous experience of corporate governance administration..
- Ability to assimilate complex information and re-present it in a clear and logical way.
- Computer literacy and database/spreadsheet knowledge.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work proactively under own initiative.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Desirable
- Experience of committee work in the NHS or public sector.
- Knowledge of NHS Corporate Governance.
- Knowledge of FOI.
- Experience of report writing and/or project management work.
Communications and Relationships
Essential
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels.
Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours, including EDI and Inclusion.
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).
