We hold our board meetings in public in the interest of openness and transparency in our decision making.

If you would like to attend, please register your interest as places are limited by contacting Lynne Burgess, no later than 12 noon on Wednesday 17th July, at lynneburgess@nhs.net.

Should you have any queries or require assistance on the day of the meeting please contact Lynne Burgess on 0161 625 7423.

Please note that copies of the agenda and papers will not be available at the meeting. Please print these out and bring them with you if you plan to attend the meeting.

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There is a vacancy for a Designate Non-executive Director of East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust.  In preparation for becoming an NHS Foundation Trust, East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Designate Non-executive Director to its board.  This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.

If the appointment is agreed by the Trust board, that individual can attend board meetings and participate in a consultant capacity, advising the board but not able to vote. 

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine commitment to patients, to the promotion of excellent health care services and have senior level experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Clinical experience gained in either a medical, nursing or allied discipline with a strong service delivery background
and/or
• public, voluntary, community or charity sector experience; bringing experience of strategic planning, financial, risk, performance management and service development expertise

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility – the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women and people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, who are under-represented on this Board to make a real contribution to this organisation.

Eligibility – Preference will be given to candidates who live in the catchment area, or have strong connections with the area.  We will accept applications from those with the appropriate experience living in the surrounding areas.

Please note: Designate Non-executive Directors are appointed by the Trust board and can attend board meetings and participate in a consultant capacity, advising the board but not able to vote.  Following the Trust’s authorisation as an NHS Foundation Trust, any Designate Non-executive appointment may be recommended to the Trust’s Governors for appointment as a full Non-executive Director.

Remuneration – £6,157 per annum.  Any designate appointed will be paid by the trust as a consultant at a level equivalent to the non-executive directors on the board.

In the event of East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust achieving Foundation Trust status, the level of remuneration may be reviewed (NHS Foundation Trust Non-Executive Directors typically receive £10,000 – £14,000 per annum).

Key dates:  Closing date: 11 am on 11 July 2013 
Interviews held on: 6th August 2013 
Proposed appointment start date:  To be confirmed

For more information about East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: http://www.enherts-tr.nhs.uk/our-hospitals/

M246 Information Pack (PDF 418kb )

M246 Application Form (doc 2.11mb)

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There is a vacancy for a Designate Non-executive Director of Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust.  This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.

In preparation for becoming an NHS Foundation Trust, the Trust is seeking to appoint a Designate Non-executive Director with clinical experience, who can attend board meetings and participate in a consultant capacity, advising the board but not able to vote. 

The Trust provides a range of mental health inpatient, outpatient, community and day hospital services across Barnet, Enfield, Haringey and the wider region north of the Thames.

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine commitment to patients, and an understanding of and empathy with the importance of consumer (including carer) engagement in shaping services to the promotion of excellent health care services

Candidates will also need to have experience at a senior level in all of the following areas:

• Practical experience and expertise in using consumer/patient/carer strategies to achieve large scale change
• Governance expertise – bringing experience at board or a senior and practical level – to strategic planning, finance, risk and performance management
• Record of achievement in bringing about fundamental change in large complex organisations in, for example, health and social care

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility – the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve.  We particularly welcome applications from women and people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, who are able to make a real contribution to this organisation.

Key dates:  

Closing date: 11 am on 4 July 2013 

Interviews held on: 24 July 2013 

Proposed appointment start date: To be confirmed  

For more information about the Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: http://www.beh-mht.nhs.uk/

L269 Information Pack

L269 Application Form

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Sussex Community NHS Trust is the main provider of community healthcare across West Sussex and Brighton & Hove, delivering essential medical, nursing and therapeutic care to over 8,000 adults, children and families a day.

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine commitment to patients, to the promotion of excellent health care services and have senior experience as below:

• Senior clinical experience gained from medical, nursing, allied disciplines or social care experience at a senior level in an academic, research, regulatory or clinically focused role.

And/or

• Senior commercial experience in a large and complex organisation with an understanding of procurement, contracting, outsourcing and negotiating contracts.

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility – the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. 

Key dates:
 
Closing date:    11 am on 23rd July 2013
Interviews held on:   14th August 2013
Proposed appointment start date:  1st September 2013

For more information about the Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: www.sussexcommunity.nhs.uk 

S282 Information Pack (PDF 413 KB)

S282 Application form (DOC 2.11 MB)        

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There is a vacancy for a Non-executive Director of Dudley & Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust.  This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.

Dudley and Walsall Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust provides a wide range of integrated mental health and social care services to children, adults and older people across the communities of Dudley and Walsall.

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine commitment to patients, to the promotion of excellent health and social care services and have senior experience in one or more of the following areas:

• The public sector, including experience of  chairing meetings
• Knowledge of local NHS services and organisations
• Change management and partnership project working

Please note: current NHS employees/contractors are not eligible for consideration (see eligibility)

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility – the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women and people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, who are able to make a real contribution to this organisation. 

For more information about the Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: www.dwmh.nhs.uk.

For an informal and confidential discussion with the Chair of the Trust, Glyn Shaw, regarding the role please contact his PA Valerie O’Connor on 01384 325026 prior to the closing date.

Any such conversations are for information gathering and will play no part in the selection process.

Key dates:

Closing date:     11 am on 9 July 2013

Interviews held on:     w/c 22 July 2013

Start date:     August 2013 (date to be confirmed)

M263 – Information Pack (PDF 308KB)

M263 – Application Form (DOC 2.2MB)

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There is a vacancy for 2 Non-executive Directors of The Shrewsbury & Telford Hospitals NHS Trust.    This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.

The Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust is the main provider of acute medical care for half a million people in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and mid-Wales. Most of its services are provided at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford and the Royal Shrewsbury Hospital in Shrewsbury.

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine commitment to patients, to the promotion of excellent health care services and have senior experience in board level Governance gained within the private or public sector

Desirable criteria in one or more of the following:

• Commercial experience at a senior level gained in a strong customer focused industry
• Experience of large scale transformation programmes
• Customer service organisation

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility – the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women and people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, who are under-represented on this Board/able to make a real contribution to this organisation. 

Eligibility – Candidates should live or have strong connections with the area served by the Trust.  We will accept applications from those with the appropriate experience living in the surrounding areas.

Please note: Current NHS employees/contractors are not eligible for consideration. This includes honorary or unpaid medical or dental posts, practising healthcare professionals within the wider NHS including practising GPs, General Dental Practitioners and their employees.

Remuneration – £6,157 pa. 

In the event of the Trust achieving Foundation Trust status, the level of remuneration may be reviewed (NHS Foundation Trust Non-Executive Directors typically receive £10,000 – £14,000 pa).

All remuneration is taxable under Schedule E and subject to Class 1 NI contributions but it is not pensionable.  Non-executive board members are also eligible to claim allowance for travel and subsistence costs incurred necessarily on NHS business in line with rates set centrally within the Department of Health.

Time commitment – This is a part time role and the successful candidate will have considerable flexibility to decide how they spend their time, including some evening engagements and preparation time.  We estimate that as a minimum the role requires 2.5 days a month, although this may increase for periods during the NHS Foundation Trust application process. 

Period of appointment – The successful candidates will be appointed for up to 4 years, after which they may be considered for a further term of office, subject to the needs of the organisation and a good performance. 

These posts are public appointments and not jobs and are therefore not subject to the provisions of employment law.

Key dates:  Closing date: 11 am on 25th July 2013

The Trust is currently recruiting for a new chair and the interviews will be held once the new Chair is in post

Proposed appointment start date: To be confirmed     

Key contacts: For an informal and confidential discussion with the Chief Executive of the Trust, Peter Herring, regarding the role please contact him on 01743 261001.  

For an informal and confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Lynn McGill, at Veredus who is helping to identify potential candidates, on 0870 190 4380  

Any such conversations are for information gathering and will play no part in the selection process.

For more information about the Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: www.sath.nhs.uk

M195 Application Form)doc 2.11mb)

M195 Information Pack(PDF 424KB)

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In preparation for becoming an NHS Foundation Trust, Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking to appoint a Designate Non-executive Director to its board. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.

If the appointment is agreed by the Trust board, that individual can attend board meetings and participate in a consultant capacity, advising the board but not able to vote. 

The Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust was formed in 1991 and manages a portfolio which includes an acute hospital, 17 community hospitals and a wide range of community health and social care services.  It has just over 4,000 staff.

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine enthusiasm for improving patient-centred care and have gained significant senior experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Senior level clinical expertise gained from medical, nursing, allied disciplines or social care experience at a senior level in an academic research, regulatory or clinically focused role

 and/or

•  Commercial experience gained at a senior level gained within the public or private sector

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

•  Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility - the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women and people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, who are able to make a real contribution to this organisation.

Eligibility - Preference will be given to candidates who live in North Devon, or have strong connections with the area.  We will accept applications from those with the appropriate experience living in the surrounding areas.

Please note: Whilst NHS employees/contractors are not eligible for consideration for Non-executive positions on NHS Trusts but we are happy to consider applications from individuals with the appropriate clinical experience for a Designate post. Designate Non-executive Directors are appointed by the Trust board and can attend board meetings and participate in a consultant capacity, advising the board but not able to vote.  Following the Trust’s authorisation as an NHS Foundation Trust, any Designate Non-executive appointment may be recommended to the Trust’s Governors for appointment as a full Non-executive Director.

Key dates:                         

Closing date: 11am on 9th July 2013

Interviews held on: Week commencing 22nd July 2013

Proposed appointment start date: August 2013      

For more information about Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: www.northdevonhealth.nhs.uk

 S176A Information pack (PDF 411KB)

S176A Application form

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There is a vacancy for a Non-executive Director of Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.

Kent And Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership NHS Trust provides mental health, learning disability, substance misuse and other specialist services for 1.6 million people across Kent and Medway.

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine commitment to patients, to the promotion of excellent health care services and have senior experience in the following:

• Significant experience in organisational development, business transformation or change management gained at a senior level in either private or public sector, with evidence of successfully bringing the workforce with you

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility – the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women and people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, who are under-represented on this Board.

Eligibility - Preference will be given to candidates who live in the Kent area or have strong connections with the area.  We will accept applications from those with the appropriate experience living in the surrounding areas.

Please note: Current NHS employees/contractors are not eligible for consideration. This includes honorary or unpaid medical or dental posts, practising healthcare professionals within the wider NHS including practising GPs, General Dental Practitioners and their employees.

Key contacts:                   

For an informal and confidential discussion with the Chair of the Trust, Andrew Ling, regarding the role please contactJagdish Bainson 01732 520400 prior to the closing date. 

For a confidential discussion regarding the role please contact Robin Staveley at GatenbySanderson who are helping to identify potential applicants, on 0113 205 6283 or email robin.staveley@gatenbysanderson.com prior to the closing date. Again, this will play no part in the selection process.

Any such conversations are for information gathering and will play no part in the selection process.

Key dates:                          

Closing date: 11 am on 27th June 2013

Interviews held on: 15th July 2013

Proposed appointment start date: 1st November 2013. This post becomes vacant on 31st October 2013.The successful candidate will be appointed initially by the Trust as a Designate Non-executive with effect from 1 August and will then be appointed as a substantive Non-executive Director with effect from 1st November 2013. 

For more information about the Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: www.kmpt.nhs.uk/index.htm

S272 – Information pack (PDF 498KB)

NED Application Form S272 (DOC 2.2MB)

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There is a vacancy for a Non-executive Director of The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust. This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in your community.

The Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust is a vibrant single site medium size acute hospital providing healthcare to more than 443,000 people who live in and around Ipswich and East Suffolk. 

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine commitment to patients, to the promotion of excellent health care services and have senior experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Clinical expertise gained from medical, nursing, allied disciplines or social care experience at a senior level in an academic, research, regulatory or clinically focused role. 
• Experience of operating at a senior level in a regulated environment

Please note: Current NHS employees/contractors are not eligible for consideration. This includes honorary or unpaid medical or dental posts, practising healthcare professionals within the wider NHS including practising GPs, General Dental Practitioners and their employees.Desirable criteria

Desirable criteria

• An understanding of the issues that are currently facing the NHS

 Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including:

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility - the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women, who are under-represented on this Board.  

For more information about the Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: http://www.ipswichhospital.nhs.uk/

For an informal and confidential discussion with the Chair of the Trust, Ann Tate, regarding the role please contacther Executive Assistant, Barbara Gitsham on 01473 702087 prior to the closing date. 

Any such conversations are for information gathering and will play no part in the selection process.

Key dates

Closing date:     11 am on 27 June 2013

Interviews held on:     w/c 22 July 2013

Start date:     August 2013 (date to be confirmed)

M267 – Information Pack (PDF 302KB)

M267 – Application Form (DOC 2.2MB)

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If you have gained senior level expertise in the private or third sectors we can offer an exceptional opportunity to put your talents to use by making a positive difference to the lives of people in your community. Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust has a Non-executive Director vacancy on their board.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust provides high quality integrated mental health, learning disability and community health services.

Essential criteria

Candidates will need to have a genuine enthusiasm for improving patient-centred care and have gained significant senior experience in the following: 

• Experience at Board level in the private or third sectors gained in one or more large and complex organisations. Successful track record in business development, contract negotiation and management, or commercial enterprise.

Desirable expertise

• An understanding of the challenges currently facing the NHS

Board level competencies

If you are invited to interview, you will also need to demonstrate the range of competencies required to contribute effectively in this board level role, including: 

• Patient and community focus – a high level of commitment to patients, carers and the community, and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups
• Strategic direction – the ability to think and plan ahead, to develop a clear vision and enthuse others, balancing needs and constraints
• Holding to account – the ability to accept accountability for board performance, and probe and challenge constructively
• Effective influencing and communication – a high level of ability to gain support and influence, political acumen
• Team working – be committed to working as a team member
• Self-belief and drive – the motivation to improve NHS performance and confidence to take on challenges
• Intellectual flexibility - the ability think clearly and creatively, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people
• Application of standards of public life – uphold the highest standards of conduct set out in “The Seven Principles of Public Life”

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments made on merit. We believe that the best boards are those that reflect the communities they serve. We particularly welcome applications from women and people from the local black and minority ethnic communities, who are under-represented on this Board.  

Key dates:                          

Closing date: 11 am on 28 June 2013

Interviews held on: w/c 29 July 2013 to be confirmed

Proposed appointment start date: As soon as possible after outcome of interviews              

Key contacts:                    

For an informal and confidential discussion with the Chair of the Trust, Professor David Chiddick, regarding the role please contact his PA Sonja Whelan on 0116 2950911 prior to the closing date. 

Any such conversations are for information gathering and will play no part in the selection process.

For more information about Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust such as business plans, annual reports and further information about services, is available on the website: http://www.leicspart.nhs.uk/

M174 Non-executive Director Information Pack(PDF 504KB)

NED Application Form M174 (DOC 2.2 MB)

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