Job vacancy: Head of Corporate Governance, Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Chester

Job summary

Main area: Admin & Clerical
Grade: Band 8a
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 210-2024-995

Employer: Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Countess of Chester Hospital
Town: Chester
Salary: £53,755 - £60,504 pa
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 27/11/2024 23:59
Interview date: 16/12/2024

Head of Corporate Governance

Band 8a

Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See Job Description for further details.

Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £55.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee of £16 per year applies.

New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.

Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.

Good luck with your application.

Person specification

Knowledge and experience

Essential criteria

Experience and knowledge of corporate governance legislation and best practice and experience of their application in complex settings
Track record of initiating and implementing good administrative systems
Experience of co-ordinating and producing an NHS Annual Report
Significant involvement in managing Trust committees reporting to Board
Understanding of role and relationships between Governors, Chairman, Chief Executive, Executive and Non-Executive Directors
Knowledge of and practical application of sound processes for managing standards of business conduct (anti-bribery, management of conflict of interest, hospitality, sponsorship etc)
Knowledge of the annual reporting cycle and external requirements/guidance

Desirable criteria

Experience in an NHS Corporate Affairs / Governance Management role
Experience of working in an organisation under public and political scrutiny
Experience of engaging with Trust stakeholders including Council of Governors and Trust membership
Financial awareness. • Knowledge of risk assurance mechanisms

Skills and Abilities

Essential criteria

Highly developed communication, interpersonal skills
Ability to analyse complex facts and develop a range of options

Desirable criteria

Proven ability to understand and give advice on relevant legislation, regulations and standing orders
Ability to manage and monitor budgets

Qualifications

Essential criteria

Educated to degree level, and equivalent relevant experience or specialist knowledge to masters level or equivalent.
Knowledge and understanding and practical application of regulatory compliance and corporate governance in the NHS
Evidence of personal/professional development

Disclosure and Barring Service Check
If the role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Enhanced DBS check applications that are submitted with omitted or incorrect information will be withdrawn. In the event errors are identified on your original application, a new application will need to be submitted and you will be required to pay the DBS application fee again.

The cost of the DBS application is £27.50 (standard) or £54.50 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first three months of employment.

Overseas Candidates

The Department of Health and Social Care has released a new publication to support overseas candidates looking to work in health and care in the UK.
The new guidance provides information on the recruitment process that candidates should expect when applying for work in the UK. Please follow the below link:
Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Overseas candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship can determine the likelihood of obtaining a CoS for the post by assessing their circumstances against criteria specified on the Visas and immigration - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Overseas candidates are responsible for their travel expenses.

From 6 April 2017, Tier 2 / skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, must present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependent's (over 18 years old) will also be subject to this requirement.