Job responsibilities
Location: Derby
What DHU can offer you:
Working Patterns:We recognise that 9-5 doesnt work for everyone, so we have a range of working patterns available to suit your work/life balance.Our friendly team will work with you to find the best fixed pattern for us both.
Competitive salary: £28,407 (Band 5)
Generous annual leave entitlement:Standard 25 days + 8 bank holidays, increasing with service up to 33 days + 8 bank holidays. Pro Rata/ Per Annum
Employee benefits:
As part of our team at DHU Healthcare, we believe in rewarding you, our colleague, for your hard work and dedication to providing the very best in patient care. As part of our team, you can enjoy a host of benefits to enhance your wellbeing.
Private Medical Insurance: We take care of your health and wellbeing with private medical insurance provided through Westfield Health, ensuring access to quality healthcare when you need it most. Membership includes direct access to GP and counselling services, CT and MRI scans, hospital treatment insurance and cashback for dental, optical and physiotherapy care.
NHS Pension Scheme: Rest assured knowing your future is secure with our NHS pension scheme. Already an NHS employee? We acknowledge your continuous service and commitment to healthcare excellence, allowing you to bring your existing pension pot and holiday allowance with you!
Car Lease Scheme: DHU has teamed up with NHS Fleet Solutions to offer a salary sacrifice scheme for colleagues. As part of our citizenship commitment and active approach to reducing our carbon footprint, we can provide you with lease options on a brand-new hybrid or electric car.
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave: We understand the importance of family, which is why we offer enhanced maternity and paternity leave to support you during this special time in your life, supported by a robust Family Friendly policy.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Stay active and reduce your carbon footprint with our cycle to work scheme, making it easier for you to commute in a healthy and sustainable way.
Referral Programme: Share the benefits of working at DHU with your network and you can earn cash rewards through our Employee Referral Programme.
Birthday Leave Guarantee: Birthday leave isn't compulsory; it's entirely up to you! We cant always celebrate with you, so whether you choose to take the day off and indulge in a well-deserved break or prefer to work and save your leave for another time, the decision is yours to make!
What your typical day looks like:
- To deputise for the Company Secretary as required for those elements of the function specific to this job description.
- To organise and manage meetings and events on behalf of the Chair and Non-Executive Directors, including inviting and liaising with attendees, sourcing venues, drafting the agenda, and distributing papers.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of changes in the NHS and local health system to assist in determining priorities for the Chief Executive, Chair / Board.
- Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of changes in regulation and legislation specific to the sector and legal entities to determine priorities for the Chief Executive, Chair / Board. This is also essential knowledge to be utilised when supporting the Chair of Committees and boards, and for minute taking.
- Ensure that board meetings are held in accordance with statute, legislation and DHUs codes, policies, and best practice, and that there are appropriate arrangements in place to administer the meetings and record the business transacted.
- Ensure that board committees and subgroup meetings are held in accordance with DHUs policies and best practice and that there are appropriate arrangements in place to administer the meetings and record the business transacted.
- Assist with administrative support for new directors e.g., arranging induction programmes.
- Support Non-Executive Directors with administration matters.
