Swydd wag: Corporate Governance Manager, North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, Bolton

Crynodeb o'r swydd

Prif leoliad: Corporate
Gradd: Band 7
Contract: Parhaol
Oriau: Llawnamser - 37.5 awr yr wythnos
Cyfeirnod y swydd: 242-4378-LR

Cyflogwr: North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust
Math o gyflogwr: NHS
Gwefan: Ladybridge Hall
Tref: Bolton
Cyflog: £43,742 - £50,056 Per annum
Cyfnod cyflog: Yn flynyddol
Yn cau: 23/08/2024 23:59

Corporate Governance Manager

Band 7

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to providing services which embrace diversity and which promote equality of opportunity. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet our minimum selection criteria at each stage of the selection process. We will not tolerate discrimination on any of the following: gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, colour, nationality, religion, age, disability, working pattern, caring responsibilities trade union activity or political beliefs-or any other grounds.

The Trust is currently under-represented in terms of staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to improve the diversity of our workforce and to better reflect the communities we serve to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place; every time.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a large number of applications are received.

Due to the volume of applications received for our advertisements, we will only contact those candidates shortlisted for interview via email; we aim to do this within 4 weeks of the closing date. If you do not receive the email, it will be that you have not been shortlisting on this occasion. When applying for this position, it is essential that you read the job description and person specification fully. Please use the supporting information space to demonstrate your ability to undertake this role, drawing on your skills, knowledge and experience.

We also offers a range of excellent benefits including a pension scheme, up to 33 days Annual leave (exclusive of bank holidays), training and development opportunities, access to NHS discounts, Car Lease Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, NHS Mortgages and Childcare Vouchers.

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Skills / competencies

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Understanding of relevant NHS legislation as it applies to NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts.
Outstanding written and oral communication skills, including ability to write fluently and accurately
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with ability to build and maintain strong relationships at all levels
Ability to manage conflict and sensitive situations and to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to understand and work with the complexities of NHS organisations at Board level
Demonstrable ability to methodically and accurately maintain effective records and record keeping systems and processes
Excellent prioritising skills and ability to proactively manage own workload and meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
Attention to detail in all aspects of organisation and drafting, including high levels of accuracy
Ability to develop personal credibility with managers.
Demonstrable ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
Ability to work on your own initiative and anticipate the needs of Committee Chairs and Senior Colleagues in preparing for meetings
Proven ability to engender cooperation from Senior Colleagues for timely corporate reporting
A strong sense of personal and team accountability coupled to a clear understanding of the boundaries around delegated authority

Qualification and knowledge

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Masters level qualification or equivalent professional relevant experience in a corporate governance role
Evidence of continued professional development in a relevant field
CGI Advanced Certificate in Healthcare Governance (or willingness to work towards during 1st year of employment) or qualified as a Chartered Secretary/Chartered Governance Professional
Understanding and knowledge of corporate governance best practice
Advanced IT and keyboard skills across all Microsoft programmes

Experience

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Track record of dealing with corporate governance and principles of business conduct in a large and complex organisation.
Substantial experience of providing secretariat support to Board and Board Committees
Experience of drafting reports for Board and Board Committees
Experience of producing accurate and high-quality professional Board level minutes for corporate organisations
Substantial experience of working closely with and supporting Board members
Experience of handling sensitive situations with a high level of tact and diplomacy
Proven experience of understanding and giving advice on corporate governance matters
Experience of managing and developing a team
Experience of handling highly sensitive information with absolute discretion and confidentiality

Values and behaviours

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Working together – demonstrate collaborative and inclusive working and challenge behaviour that is not inclusive or acceptable

Experience

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Experience of exercising strong judgement and astuteness in understanding and working with complex policy, and common sense in knowing when to brief ‘up the line’

Values and behaviours

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Being at our best – professional and adaptable and takes pride in work
Making a difference – act with compassion, kindness and integrity towards everyone

Any offer of employment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information, provide false or misleading information.

Should you be successful at interview stage successful candidates will receive a conditional offer of employment, this will be subject to the NHS Employment Checks Standards.

Right to work - You will be required to provide a valid right to work in the UK document. North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust are only able to provide sponsorship to health care professionals under the shortage occupation list for healthcare This list can be found here Skilled Worker visa: shortage occupations for healthcare and education - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Reference checks - This will cover a minimum of a three year period and will include a request for the number of days and occasions of sickness absence covering a minimum two year period. In line with equality legislation, the earliest point at which we will ask health related questions is when an offer of employment has been made. Absences related to disability may be excluded from these considerations; consideration would be given as to what would be a reasonable attendance level, based on the information available. Absences related to pregnancy, maternity and/or gender reassignment will be excluded from these considerations. Detailed information on the NHS Employment Checks Standards is available on the NHS Employers website; search ‘employment checks’.

DBS Checks - If the post is subject to DBS disclosure, a charge will be made for this disclosure.

Occupational Health - You will require satisfactory medical clearance.

Whilst not a condition of employment, all staff are encouraged to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as this remains the best lined of defence against COVID-19.

From 1^st September 2018, Section 2 of the Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions will automatically apply to the calculation of unsocial hours for all appointments that commence in post from this date (except secondments).

If you do not have regular access to your email please contact a member of the HR Hub Team on 03451122018.