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People / Leadership

• Ensure the proper governance of each Trust, that it complies with the right laws and regulations, that its strategies are robust, its business plans achieved, and stakeholder and patient interests are protected
• Be independent minded, have integrity and gain the respect of other Board members.
• Have the ability to analyse Board papers and other statistics and elicit the knowledge needed to perform
  the role effectively while respecting executive operational responsibility and authority
• Establish and maintain structured contact with fellow Non-Executive Directors to share best practice between meetings
• Model each Trust values, ensure these are widely communicated and that the behaviour of the Board is entirely consistent with those values
• Ensure high standards of corporate governance and personal integrity
• Work effectively with stakeholders, including each Council of Governors and public membership through a programme of engagement events and activities
• Provide independent scrutiny ensuring excellence in management
• Attend and contribute to each Board of Directors’ meetings and assigned meetings of key governance committees and Board development activities
• Attend the annual members’ meeting for each Trust and meetings with the Council of Governors and its subgroups, as appropriate
  Provide advice and guidance on issues relevant to specific skills, expertise, and experience
• Act as an ambassador for each Trust Strategy
• As a member of the Board of Directors contribute to the setting of each Trust’s strategic vision, aims and objectives ensuring the necessary resources are in place
• Monitor delivery of the Annual Plan
• Assist each Board in undertaking a wide-ranging review of commercial development in order to respond to
  the requirements of our various commissioners.

Strategy

As a member of the Board of Directors contribute to the setting of each Trust’s strategic vision, aims and objectives ensuring the necessary resources are in place

• Monitor delivery of the Annual Plan
•  Assist each Board in undertaking a wide-ranging review of commercial development in order to respond to the requirements of our various commissioners.

Performance

• Ensure each Trust operates effectively, efficiently, and economically
• Ensure continuing financial viability and long-term sustainability
• Ensure each Trust achieves financial, and quality targets and meets the requirements of stakeholders within available resources
• Undertake such training as is necessary to fulfil the role, including any mandatory training requirements
• Participate in an annual review and appraisal with the Chair

Governance

• Ensure that there is a comprehensive framework of governance and system of internal control and that risks are effectively managed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards
• Ensure that there is a systematic delivery of excellent, safe, compassionate care that is patient and family centred
• Ensure each Board of Directors works in conjunction with the Council of Governors to promote the interests of Foundation Trust members
• Determine the appropriate level of remuneration for Executive Directors (through membership of the Remuneration & Terms of Service committee)
• As Chair and members of committees of the Board of Directors ensure information flows are timely and appropriate and the necessary assurances are sought and reported effectively
• Effectively engage with key stakeholders

Key relationships

Non-Executive Directors’ key relationships are with:

• • Trust Chair
  • Non-Executive Directors
  • Executive Directors including the Directors of Corporate Affairs
  • Governors
  • Chief Executive