The successful candidate will combine an excellent knowledge of corporate governance, legislation, and regulation with exceptional communication and organisational skills.
The post holder, together with the Director of Corporate Affairs, has specific responsibilities to ensure the Council of Governors, the Trust Board, and its committees operate smoothly and effectively, whilst contributing to establishing and maintaining corporate governance processes at the highest standards of probity and in alignment with regulatory and legislative requirements.
We would also welcome applications from individuals who have experience in risk and/or policies management, as this would be advantageous to the role.
You will assist the Director of Corporate Affairs with the oversight and monitoring of the Trust’s governance procedures to ensure the Trust complies with the statutory requirements of health service legislation, the terms of its authorisation and complies with best practice, as detailed in the Foundation Trust Code of Governance.
Support and when required deputise for the Director of Corporate Affairs in providing the necessary governance expertise to ensure that the Trust complies with relevant legislation and guidance issued by NHS Improvement, Department of Health and other regulatory bodies.
To provide the full range of professional assistance to the Director of Corporate Affairs, in support of the administration of the Trust’s corporate governance agenda. The post holder will ensure that the Council of Governors, the Trust Board and its committees operate smoothly and effectively. Together with the Director of Corporate Affairs they will ensure that all corporate governance activities are undertaken to the highest standards of probity and according to regulatory and legislative requirements.
The post holder is required to work under their own authority and initiative, planning and prioritising their own time to ensure that deadlines are met. The post holder must be able to embrace working in a dynamic and demanding office environment.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.
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Please find attached job description and person specification for detailed information on the main responsibilities.
Previous applicants need not apply.
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