Job Description

Role Summary The role of the Non-Executive Director is to provide independent advice, challenge and support through the Chair to the Managing Director and Executive Directors in order to shape how CHS delivers services. For this role we are seeking support from someone who has wide experience of commercial, construction, regeneration and or reconfiguration services in the commercial or public sectors. This could be related to healthcare, but this is not essential. He/she must ensure that high standards of probity and governance prevail and that CHS remains within its terms of authorisation.



Principles The Board of Directors is collectively responsible for the success of CHS, by directing and supervising its affairs. This includes responsibility to ensure the delivery of patient care and experience of the highest quality, to maintain financial viability, to use resources effectively within appropriate financial controls, to ensure high levels of probity and value for money and the delivery of high standards of services, ensuring that all standards are met. Responsibilities 1 To maintain a focus on the care and experience of the patient at all times. To ensure that patient experience and outcomes are the very best they can be.



2 Act as Ambassador for the CHS, promoting and representing the Board both internally and externally. 3 Act as a role model in driving forward change in a supportive culture. 4 Contribute to ensuring CHS complies with its Statutory Obligations and any other applicable legislation and regulations. 5 Contribute to ensuring that the work of CHS is carried out within a robust governance framework.



6 Contribute to ensuring that CHS provides efficient, effective and continually improving services. 7 Contribute to delivering a business plan on an annual basis. 8 Contribute to delivering an agreed profit on an annual basis. 9 Contribute to delivering performance in line with the contract.



10 Provide assurance that the tone and style of Board discussions facilitate effective decision making and constructive debate, conforming to the highest standards of corporate governance. 11 Contribute to setting CHSs values and standards, safeguarding the good name and reputation of CHS and ensuring that the Board sets a clear example of commitment to valuing diversity in all aspects of the work of the Board. 12 Ensure that through its assurance mechanisms CHS can provide the requisite information required to regulatory bodies including the Care Quality Commission and NHS Improvement and to maintain a strong and positive relationship with these organisation. 13 Contribute to the development and fostering of local networks and represent CHS at regional or local events, acting as a spokesperson as appropriate in ensuring that the views of a wide range of stakeholders are considered.



14 Chair committees or sub groups of the Board charged with specific activities, to support the delivery of services. 15 Participate in Board and organisational development activities and training 16 To help and foster a strong and positive relationship with CHFT. 17 Participate in annual performance appraisal on an individual and Board basis.