Non-Executive Director

Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT)

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Job summary

Working closely with the Chair and Chief Executive, the Non-Executive Director (NED) will champion the vision and values of the company, ensure effective organisational strategies are in place, and make certain that the Board is always able to discharge its duties and responsibilities.

We are particularly keen to hear from people with Non-Executive experience, who can bring and contribute their expertise of:

  • Financial and business acumen, relevant to scaling up businesses especially with regards to social enterprises.
  • Private sector experience which informs the challenges of balancing entrepreneurialism and risk management; strategic planning and opportunistic business growth typical in volatile markets; and working with others on the Board to ensure we grow our people, organisation and business
  • Contract and property expertise acting as the link NED and serving for SPCT as a Company Director on a joint venture company that provides Primary Care facilities in the community

Main duties of the job

We feel its crucial our new Non-Executive Directors possess:

  • Commitment to the vision and values of Salford Primary Care Together;
  • Relevant experience of establishing and maintaining effective governance structures;
  • An ability to confidently navigate a complex and changing health and social care landscape;
  • Credibility with key stakeholders, including local GPs, the Integrated Care Organisation and commissioners; and
  • An ability to place local people at the heart of organisational decision making.

About us

Salford Primary Care Together CIC is helping to shape how health and social care services are provided in the future bringing the voice of primary care professionals and neighbourhoods to help positively impact health and wellbeing across the City of Salford. We are excited and inspired by this challenge and are looking for an additional Non-Executive Director to help take us forward on this journey.

Organisational Values & Behaviours - Responsibility for upholding the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

  1. To promote the agreed corporate values so they are adopted within the organisation.
  2. Personally adhere to the principles which the organisation values:
  • Collaborate: Work collectively and collaboratively with stakeholders
  • Innovation: Try new approaches without fear
  • Learning: Reflect on your actions and seek knowledge to improve
  • Compassion. The care of local people must be at the heart of everything you do

Date posted

16 June 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0161-21-5433

Job locations

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Non-Executive DirectorGrade: Local arrangements for a fee for serviceReports to: SPCT ChairResponsible to: SPCT BoardTime Commitment: 1.5 2.5 days per month on average

Role Summary

All Non-Executive Directors (NED) will work together with the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Executive Directors, to shape and review strategic direction, monitor performance of executive management and ensure appropriate risk management systems are in place.

Each NED may be asked to serve on a scrutiny/assurance sub-committee or task and finish group. Additionally some may be asked to take on the responsibilities of a chair of a sub committees or advisory group.

Non-Executive Directors have a key role in ensuring stakeholder engagement, and they have an important role to play in fulfilling the boards duty to ensure the necessary internal controls are in place and function appropriately.

All NEDs will be bound by the requirements of a Director of a Community Interest Company and any other relevant regulator that impacts the work of SPCT.

They will be expected to use his/her skills to guide the work of Salford Primary Care Together CIC.

Principles

The Board is a unitary Board made up of up of Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors all of whom are Directors in law.

The Board is collectively responsible for the exercise of the powers and the performance of SPCT by directing and supervising its affairs, in accordance with the Articles of Association and other regulatory requirements and relevant codes of good governance that relate to the work undertaken by SPCT.

In separating out strong governance from the leadership and management functions of the company, the Board delegates powers to enable the Executive Directors to realise the vision of SPCT in line with the agreed business plan, strategy and corporate plans and policies.

All directors must demonstrate high standards of corporate and personal conduct.

Organisational Values & Behaviours - Responsibility for upholding the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

  1. To promote the agreed corporate values so they are adopted within the organisation.
  2. Personally adhere to the principles which the organisation values:
  • Collaborate: Work collectively and collaboratively with stakeholders
  • Innovation: Try new approaches without fear
  • Learning: Reflect on your actions and seek knowledge to improve
  • Compassion. The care of local people must be at the heart of everything you do

Key responsibilities of NEDs and the Board

  • To develop in partnership with the Executive Directors the vision of SPCT and the strategic plans that enable delivery of the vision. This is created in dialogue with shareholders and other stakeholders to ensure that the Salford Together visions context drives our work and our impacts seek to positively impact the health needs of the population served by SPCT.
  • To ensure, with that, SPCT establishes clear objectives to deliver the agreed plans and meet the contractual and regulatory standards required for it to deliver clinical services (including those outlined by the CQC) and to regularly review performance against these objectives.
  • To ensure the best use of financial resources to maximise benefits for patients (people who use our services?) and that effective financial control arrangements are developed across the company to secure high levels of probity and value for money.
  • To ensure that processes and procedures are in place to deliver high standards of professional, clinical, administrative and personal behaviours across SPCT.
  • To uphold the values of SPCT, be an appropriate role model and to ensure that the business promotes equality and diversity for all its patients (the people who use its services), staff and other stakeholders.
  • To support and challenge, where appropriate, the Chair, Chief Executive and other Directors to ensure that the Board conforms to the highest standards of corporate governance and makes appropriate decisions.
  • To represent SPCTs views where agreed with national, regional or local bodies or individuals, to ensure that the views of a wide range of stakeholders are considered and to be an ambassador for SPCT.
  • To participate in, and/or Chair committees or sub-groups of the Board, charged with specific activities, to support the delivery of services e.g. Quality Committee, Finance and Business Development Committee, People and Remuneration Committee, and other committees as required.

Time Commitment

This is currently 1.5 -2.5 days per month (on average). This may be during the working day or in the evening. All members of the Board of Directors are required to attend the monthly meetings of the Board or any other committee, advisory group or external meeting as requested.

Remuneration

  • Remuneration, as determined by the Board is currently £7k per annum, with absolute remuneration depending on additional responsibilities undertaken such as the chairing of a standing sub-committee.
  • Remuneration is taxable under Schedule E and subject to Class I National Insurance contributions. It is not pensionable.
  • Non-Executive Directors are also eligible to claim allowances, currently in line with national rates, for travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on behalf of the business.
  • Levels of future remuneration, will be reviewed by the People and Remuneration Committee, with recommendations being brought back to the full Board for ratification

Appointment, tenure and termination of office

  • Non-Executive Directors are appointed for an initial period of three years, subject to satisfactory appraisal by the Chair. Appointments may be renewed at the end of the first period of office for a second three-year term. Further re-appointment will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
  • Non-Executive Directors may be removed from office by the a vote of no-confidence as outlined in the Articles of Association subject to the appropriate process having been followed.
  • These posts are deemed to constitute contracts for services and are not subject to the provisions of employment law. Non-Executive Directors are appointees not employees. As a Community interest Company, SPCT exists as a ben comm for the benefit of the community. As such it is important that Directors operate with regards to public service values and are therefore required, on appointment, to agree to and abide by the Code of Conduct for the SPCTs Board of Directors.

Equality and Diversity

  • To act as a champion of equality in the provision of advice and support, ensuring that managers comply with relevant legislation.
  • Acts as an ambassador for our culture which is team-oriented, we all learn from and teach each other.
  • To promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation.

Health & Safety

  • To work in accordance with all SPCT policies and procedures.
  • To attend regular mandatory update training on risk management policy and procedure.
  • To identify through risk assessment any risks that exists within the department or during the delivery of the service.
  • To provide incident reports and supporting documentation for any unexpected event or incident involved in.

Freedom to Act

  • The post holder is guided by precedent; works within the constraints of terms and conditions of service, policies and procedures. Priorities are set but post holder manages own workload and works independently.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job Title: Non-Executive DirectorGrade: Local arrangements for a fee for serviceReports to: SPCT ChairResponsible to: SPCT BoardTime Commitment: 1.5 2.5 days per month on average

Role Summary

All Non-Executive Directors (NED) will work together with the Chair, the Chief Executive and the Executive Directors, to shape and review strategic direction, monitor performance of executive management and ensure appropriate risk management systems are in place.

Each NED may be asked to serve on a scrutiny/assurance sub-committee or task and finish group. Additionally some may be asked to take on the responsibilities of a chair of a sub committees or advisory group.

Non-Executive Directors have a key role in ensuring stakeholder engagement, and they have an important role to play in fulfilling the boards duty to ensure the necessary internal controls are in place and function appropriately.

All NEDs will be bound by the requirements of a Director of a Community Interest Company and any other relevant regulator that impacts the work of SPCT.

They will be expected to use his/her skills to guide the work of Salford Primary Care Together CIC.

Principles

The Board is a unitary Board made up of up of Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors all of whom are Directors in law.

The Board is collectively responsible for the exercise of the powers and the performance of SPCT by directing and supervising its affairs, in accordance with the Articles of Association and other regulatory requirements and relevant codes of good governance that relate to the work undertaken by SPCT.

In separating out strong governance from the leadership and management functions of the company, the Board delegates powers to enable the Executive Directors to realise the vision of SPCT in line with the agreed business plan, strategy and corporate plans and policies.

All directors must demonstrate high standards of corporate and personal conduct.

Organisational Values & Behaviours - Responsibility for upholding the agreed set of values and accountable for own attitude and behaviour

  1. To promote the agreed corporate values so they are adopted within the organisation.
  2. Personally adhere to the principles which the organisation values:
  • Collaborate: Work collectively and collaboratively with stakeholders
  • Innovation: Try new approaches without fear
  • Learning: Reflect on your actions and seek knowledge to improve
  • Compassion. The care of local people must be at the heart of everything you do

Key responsibilities of NEDs and the Board

  • To develop in partnership with the Executive Directors the vision of SPCT and the strategic plans that enable delivery of the vision. This is created in dialogue with shareholders and other stakeholders to ensure that the Salford Together visions context drives our work and our impacts seek to positively impact the health needs of the population served by SPCT.
  • To ensure, with that, SPCT establishes clear objectives to deliver the agreed plans and meet the contractual and regulatory standards required for it to deliver clinical services (including those outlined by the CQC) and to regularly review performance against these objectives.
  • To ensure the best use of financial resources to maximise benefits for patients (people who use our services?) and that effective financial control arrangements are developed across the company to secure high levels of probity and value for money.
  • To ensure that processes and procedures are in place to deliver high standards of professional, clinical, administrative and personal behaviours across SPCT.
  • To uphold the values of SPCT, be an appropriate role model and to ensure that the business promotes equality and diversity for all its patients (the people who use its services), staff and other stakeholders.
  • To support and challenge, where appropriate, the Chair, Chief Executive and other Directors to ensure that the Board conforms to the highest standards of corporate governance and makes appropriate decisions.
  • To represent SPCTs views where agreed with national, regional or local bodies or individuals, to ensure that the views of a wide range of stakeholders are considered and to be an ambassador for SPCT.
  • To participate in, and/or Chair committees or sub-groups of the Board, charged with specific activities, to support the delivery of services e.g. Quality Committee, Finance and Business Development Committee, People and Remuneration Committee, and other committees as required.

Time Commitment

This is currently 1.5 -2.5 days per month (on average). This may be during the working day or in the evening. All members of the Board of Directors are required to attend the monthly meetings of the Board or any other committee, advisory group or external meeting as requested.

Remuneration

  • Remuneration, as determined by the Board is currently £7k per annum, with absolute remuneration depending on additional responsibilities undertaken such as the chairing of a standing sub-committee.
  • Remuneration is taxable under Schedule E and subject to Class I National Insurance contributions. It is not pensionable.
  • Non-Executive Directors are also eligible to claim allowances, currently in line with national rates, for travel and subsistence costs necessarily incurred on behalf of the business.
  • Levels of future remuneration, will be reviewed by the People and Remuneration Committee, with recommendations being brought back to the full Board for ratification

Appointment, tenure and termination of office

  • Non-Executive Directors are appointed for an initial period of three years, subject to satisfactory appraisal by the Chair. Appointments may be renewed at the end of the first period of office for a second three-year term. Further re-appointment will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.
  • Non-Executive Directors may be removed from office by the a vote of no-confidence as outlined in the Articles of Association subject to the appropriate process having been followed.
  • These posts are deemed to constitute contracts for services and are not subject to the provisions of employment law. Non-Executive Directors are appointees not employees. As a Community interest Company, SPCT exists as a ben comm for the benefit of the community. As such it is important that Directors operate with regards to public service values and are therefore required, on appointment, to agree to and abide by the Code of Conduct for the SPCTs Board of Directors.

Equality and Diversity

  • To act as a champion of equality in the provision of advice and support, ensuring that managers comply with relevant legislation.
  • Acts as an ambassador for our culture which is team-oriented, we all learn from and teach each other.
  • To promote equality and diversity as part of the culture of the organisation.

Health & Safety

  • To work in accordance with all SPCT policies and procedures.
  • To attend regular mandatory update training on risk management policy and procedure.
  • To identify through risk assessment any risks that exists within the department or during the delivery of the service.
  • To provide incident reports and supporting documentation for any unexpected event or incident involved in.

Freedom to Act

  • The post holder is guided by precedent; works within the constraints of terms and conditions of service, policies and procedures. Priorities are set but post holder manages own workload and works independently.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate organisational expertise in the private, public or third sector and accustomed to accountability for decisions
  • Experience and skills in at least one of the following areas:
  • Chairing a Board or other governance arrangements
  • Finance and performance improvement
  • Governance and compliance
  • Business Development

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a customer focussed organisations
  • and a commitment to high standards of customer care;
  • Experience of working with a range of partners, networks and partnerships

Qualifications

Essential

  • For Non Executive Directors (NEDs)- where specific professional experiences/qualification are requested - please state in your application the relevant registration/qualification
  • E.g. GMC registration, or Nursing Council number or Accountancy body
  • This may include Institute of Director, other training/award relevant to being a NED

Core Competencies

Essential

  • Clear analytical strategic thinking, and the ability to analyse complex information
  • Effective and clear communication skills with a range of organisations, individuals and communities
  • Commitment to continuously improving outcomes, challenging health inequalities and delivering best value for money.
  • To be committed to promoting better outcomes in health and social care for all
  • To be strongly committed to equality and diversity.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of health and social care issues affecting marginalised social groups
  • Structure & workings of NHS and social care

Desirable

  • A general understanding of health and social care services and
  • an appreciation of the broad social, political and economic trends influencing them
  • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties,
  • responsibilities and liabilities of a Director
  • Role and ethos of the Social Enterprise sector

Competencies

Essential

  • Team working:
  • Cooperative approach
  • Prepared to speak up for own point of view
  • A good listener
  • Able to give feedback constructively
  • Able to weigh up arguments, understand the point of view of others and summarise for others
  • Able to manage relationships with other team members
  • Leadership:
  • Willing to take on personal responsibility and challenge
  • Able to inspire others
  • Able to drive forward organisational change and Improvement
  • Intellectual flexibility
  • Able to grasp complex issues and clarify them for others
  • Independent in judgement, willing to question
  • Able to think creatively and problem solve.
  • Influencing and communication
  • Strong inter-personal and communication skills
  • Politically astute
  • Able to understand the relationships between interested parties
  • Able to influence on behalf of the organisation and gain the support of others
  • A proven negotiator with an understanding of the wider implications of decisions.
  • Strategic Direction
  • Able to develop a clear vision and enthuse others
  • Able to formulate clear strategies and plans of action to achieve objectives
  • Holding to account
  • Willing to be held to account t for Board performance and decisions
  • Able to understand and accept the legal duties and liabilities of the service
  • Able to maintain focus on the organisations vision, values and strategy, and ensure these are embedded in the working of the Board
  • Understanding of financi8al statements and budgets
  • Able to hold others to account for their performance

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Commitment to rights, responsibilities and contribution of individuals and groups
  • To the values and principles of Salford Primary Care Together
  • To the development of social enterprise

Energy & Enthusiasm

Essential

  • Willing and able to devote time and energy to
  • the development of Salford Primary Care Together
  • Self-motivated, and able to inspire others
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate organisational expertise in the private, public or third sector and accustomed to accountability for decisions
  • Experience and skills in at least one of the following areas:
  • Chairing a Board or other governance arrangements
  • Finance and performance improvement
  • Governance and compliance
  • Business Development

Desirable

  • Experience of working with a customer focussed organisations
  • and a commitment to high standards of customer care;
  • Experience of working with a range of partners, networks and partnerships

Qualifications

Essential

  • For Non Executive Directors (NEDs)- where specific professional experiences/qualification are requested - please state in your application the relevant registration/qualification
  • E.g. GMC registration, or Nursing Council number or Accountancy body
  • This may include Institute of Director, other training/award relevant to being a NED

Core Competencies

Essential

  • Clear analytical strategic thinking, and the ability to analyse complex information
  • Effective and clear communication skills with a range of organisations, individuals and communities
  • Commitment to continuously improving outcomes, challenging health inequalities and delivering best value for money.
  • To be committed to promoting better outcomes in health and social care for all
  • To be strongly committed to equality and diversity.

Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of health and social care issues affecting marginalised social groups
  • Structure & workings of NHS and social care

Desirable

  • A general understanding of health and social care services and
  • an appreciation of the broad social, political and economic trends influencing them
  • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties,
  • responsibilities and liabilities of a Director
  • Role and ethos of the Social Enterprise sector

Competencies

Essential

  • Team working:
  • Cooperative approach
  • Prepared to speak up for own point of view
  • A good listener
  • Able to give feedback constructively
  • Able to weigh up arguments, understand the point of view of others and summarise for others
  • Able to manage relationships with other team members
  • Leadership:
  • Willing to take on personal responsibility and challenge
  • Able to inspire others
  • Able to drive forward organisational change and Improvement
  • Intellectual flexibility
  • Able to grasp complex issues and clarify them for others
  • Independent in judgement, willing to question
  • Able to think creatively and problem solve.
  • Influencing and communication
  • Strong inter-personal and communication skills
  • Politically astute
  • Able to understand the relationships between interested parties
  • Able to influence on behalf of the organisation and gain the support of others
  • A proven negotiator with an understanding of the wider implications of decisions.
  • Strategic Direction
  • Able to develop a clear vision and enthuse others
  • Able to formulate clear strategies and plans of action to achieve objectives
  • Holding to account
  • Willing to be held to account t for Board performance and decisions
  • Able to understand and accept the legal duties and liabilities of the service
  • Able to maintain focus on the organisations vision, values and strategy, and ensure these are embedded in the working of the Board
  • Understanding of financi8al statements and budgets
  • Able to hold others to account for their performance

Personal qualities

Essential

  • Commitment to rights, responsibilities and contribution of individuals and groups
  • To the values and principles of Salford Primary Care Together
  • To the development of social enterprise

Energy & Enthusiasm

Essential

  • Willing and able to devote time and energy to
  • the development of Salford Primary Care Together
  • Self-motivated, and able to inspire others

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT)

Address

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


Employer's website

https://www.spctogether.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Salford Primary Care Together (SPCT)

Address

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


Employer's website

https://www.spctogether.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

Executive Assistant

Jane Ashworth

jane.ashworth@nhs.net

01619830565

Date posted

16 June 2021

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£7,000 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

E0161-21-5433

Job locations

3rd Floor, 2 City Approach

Albert Street

Eccles

Salford

M300BL


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