Trust Secretary Visa Sponsorship Uk
Job Description
Job Summary
The Trust Secretary plays a critical role in the Trust’s strong governance and effective leadership, and will be a member of the Group Executive Team, enabling high-quality, progressive, and ingrained governance procedures that distinguish great NHS providers and well-led Trusts. The postholder will ensure that the Board acts fairly, with integrity, and without bias or discrimination in all its activities, so contributing to the establishment of an organisational culture that represents the Nolan Principles and Trust values and standards of behaviour.
The Trust Secretary, through a strong and trusted working relationship with the Chair and Chief Executive Officer, will ensure, advise, and alert on concerns connected to the organization’s governance, offering open and honest risk assessments and options for safe mitigation.
The Trust Secretary is in charge of developing procedures for the Trust’s robust, efficient, and effective governance, including through Board and Committee meetings, and will serve as an expert advisor in this regard to the Chair, Chief Executive Officer, the larger Board of Directors (including Executive and Non-Executive Directors), and the Council of Governors.
Main responsibilities, tasks, and abilities required
*Please Note: For a complete job description for this position, please check the attached Job Description*
About us.
We are acknowledged as one of the UK’s leading NHS Foundation Trusts. Our aim is to Build Healthier Lives, and we understand that we will require exceptional employees to achieve this.
Our dedication to our employees is to offer the ideal environment for them to work, and we are dedicated to:
Investing in the health and well-being of our employees, including a commitment to provide flexible working arrangements when possible;
We provide our employees with a wide range of training and development options to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.
UHB is committed to ensuring that our employees are treated fairly and feel like they belong by providing a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. This is about equal opportunity; eradicating all barriers, including prejudice, and ensuring that each individual member of staff reaches their full potential, achieves their goals, and thrives in their jobs. This isn’t just words. We’re taking action. Our dedication to an inclusive culture is embedded at all levels of the organisation, where every voice is heard, and is pushed by our varied and active staff networks, as well as the Fairness Taskforce, which is managed by our CEO. We foster a culture that encourages employees to oppose discriminatory behaviour and allows people to contribute their “full self” to a kinder, more connected, and bolder place to work.
University Hospitals Birmingham is a smoke-free hospital.
Job Description
*Please Note: For a complete job description for this position, please check the attached Job Description*
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
*First-degree or equivalent.
*Master’s degree and/or professional management qualification, or similar work experience.
*Evidence of ongoing professional development.
*Chartered Governance Institute Associate or Fellow designation, or similar experience.
*A legal qualification is desirable, as is substantial experience in interpreting and applying legal frameworks.
Experience
Essential
*Experience serving on a board in a large public sector organisation.
*Comprehensive understanding of NHS regulatory frameworks.
*Deep experience as a senior management.
* Extensive experience running a corporate governance function.
*Capable of understanding and navigating the complexity of NHS organisations at the Board level.
*A thorough understanding of the nature and function of a Foundation Trust Board of Directors and Council of Governors.
*Experience influencing organisational change.
*Working on and influencing business agendas.
Additional Criteria:
Essential
*Being able to articulate a clear vision and encourage people to achieve it.
*Drive, attention, flexibility, and the resolve to succeed despite hurdles and problems.
*Political awareness and sensitivity
*Ability to gain the trust of employees and stakeholders.
*Dedication to ethical values and conviction in the public service ethos.
*Exceptional organisational and interpersonal skills.
*The ability to remain calm in a stressful professional setting.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This position is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, which requires a Disclosure application to be submitted to the Disclosure and Barring Service (previously known as CRB) to check for any past criminal conviction.
Certificate of Sponsorship
applicants from job seekers who require existing skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are encouraged and will be reviewed alongside all other applicants. For further information, visit the UK Visas and Immigration page.
From April 6, 2017, skilled worker applicants requesting for entrance clearance into the UK were required to show a criminal record certificate from each country where they had lived continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the previous ten years. This requirement also applies to adult dependents (those over the age of 18).Guidance can be found here. Criminal background checks for international candidates.
For assistance with your application, contact:
Emma Evans
emma.evans@uhb.nhs.uk
01213714312
