Trustee and Chair of the Subsidiary Board

The individual will be a Trustee of the NHS Confederation & chair the Confederation’s Trading Subsidiary Board, NHS Confederation Company Ltd

  • Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term with the opportunity to extend for up to a further three years subject to Board approval.

  • Five NHS Confederation Board meetings per year plus four Subsidiary Board meetings per year. 

    Trustees are also expected to attend occasional public or private events, for example, board strategy sessions, board training session and a board awayday session.

    All trustees are required to complete organisation-wide mandatory training and allow time for reading board and, if relevant, committee papers.

     

  • The role of trustee is unremunerated. Travel expenses, directly incurred in the role as trustee on official business for the NHS Confederation, can be reimbursed.

  • London/Leeds/remote

The NHS Confederation is the largest representative body of health and social care across the UK and together with our CEO, our trustee board has an exciting and urgent strategy that places patients and citizens at the forefront of our thinking. We are working with, supporting and challenging leaders across the UK, to innovate and transform our healthcare systems to help improve the NHS and the nation’s health. We are right at the sharp end of influencing governments and policy around building a future strong and resilient NHS and health infrastructure that can meet the future needs of the UK and ultimately improve the nation’s health.

This is an exciting time for our organisation and a period of unprecedented challenge for the health and social care sector as a whole and consequently there has never been a more important time to take on a voluntarily national leadership role of this nature.

We are seeking a committed individual with strong business acumen skills and an entrepreneurial mind-set who can:

  • Chair meetings of the Subsidiary Board and ensure appropriate reporting to the NHS Confederation Trustee Board and adherence to relevant laws and best practice
  • Build a strong relationship with the Chair of the parent charity (NHS Confederation) to ensure appropriate alignment with charitable objectives
  • Work with the Executive Team to secure and oversee appropriate and successful income streams and commercial opportunities to the trading subsidiary that will in turn support the charity’s objectives, including meeting the needs of its members

  • The responsibilities of a trustee of NHS Confederation are as follows:

    • Ensuring the NHS Confederation complies with its governing documents, Charity Law and Company Law.
    • Setting the strategic direction for the NHS Confederation group. • Approving the annual business plan, budget and annual report and accounts for the NHS Confederation and its trading subsidiary.
    • Ensuring the NHS Confederation uses its funds and assets reasonably and responsibly, and only in support of the charity’s objects.
    • Ensuring appropriate policies and procedures are in place and regularly reviewed.
    • Ensuring risks are monitored and managed effectively.
    • Managing conflicts of interest appropriately.
    • Ensuring the board has the appropriate skills, experience and working practices in place to deliver good governance.
    • Acting in the best interest of the NHS Confederation at all times.
    • A commitment to the NHS Confederation and its vision, mission and values.*
    • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship.*
    • Appreciation of the nature of risk management at board level.*
    • Ability to distil complex information and bring a pragmatic approach to its application.
    • Independent, innovative, strategic and creative thinker.
    • Sound judgement and political sense.
    • A willingness to speak their mind.
    • Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with other trustees and the executive group.
    • A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
    • Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.

    * training and support can be given in these areas to fully understand the legal responsibilities and our approach to risk management, but a willingness and appreciation of their importance is essential.

To apply

To apply read the recruitment pack and complete the application form.

Application forms should be sent to governance@nhsconfed.org

Deadline for applications: Wednesday 8 June 2022 at 5pm

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