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Job overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Executive Trust Board of East Cheshire NHS Trust as our new Director of Corporate Affairs, Communications & Governance.  Reporting to the Chief Executive, you will provide strategic advice and guidance to the Chair, Non-Executive Directors and Executive Directors on all aspects of corporate affairs, communications, engagement and corporate governance.

You will fulfil the critical role of Board Secretary for the Trust, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, standing orders and NHS guidance. 

The role offers the opportunity to work with the Board to continue to ensure that East Cheshire Trust leads the way in working with and for our communities.

You will have experience at working at Board or sub-Board level, performing the duties of a Company Secretary as well as experience managing communications strategically with internal and external stakeholders.  You will need to have a forensic eye for detail, political awareness and have experience of leading high-performing teams.

All NHS Directors are expected to comply with the Fit and Proper Person Test (FPPT), and this post will be subject to all the relevant checks contained within the regulations relating to FPPT.

Closing date: 29th July 2024, 9:00am
Interview date: 6th August 2024

Main duties of the job

You will lead the development of Trust governance systems and provide professional advice and guidance to the Trust in relation to corporate governance. As the Board Secretary to the Trust, you will act independently of the Board and ensure that the Trust is compliant with all applicable laws and regulations. You will advise the Chair in relation to the Fit and Proper Persons Regulatory Requirements.

You will provide leadership and direction to the Corporate Communications and Engagement team, developing a digitally enabled patient communications, engagement and experience strategy, marketing the Trust as a healthcare provider of choice.  You will be the Trust lead for charitable funds, leading the development of a plan to increase the profile of, and revenue for, East Cheshire NHS Charity.

You will lead the Trust corporate risk management and assurance functions, developing and implementing a risk management strategy for the whole Trust.  You will lead the Freedom to Speak Up agenda, ensuring appropriate arrangements are in place to enable colleagues to feel supported in raising concerns.

Please see the attached candidate information pack, job description and person specification for further information.

Working for our organisation

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care,  delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires a standard  Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.