Non-Executive Director & Associate Non-Executive Director and North NHS Fou

Position: Non-Executive Director & Associate Non-Executive Director and North NHS Fou[...]

Non-Executive Director & Associate Non-Executive Director, East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Non-Executive Director and Associate Non-Executive Director,

East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

United Kingdom

Our philosophy is that time matters – we will remove or improve the things we do that cause unnecessary stress or frustration for our patients, their families and carers and our staff.

The Trust is a major integrated acute and community provider and one of the largest employers in East Anglia. Our almost 12,000 staff are responsible for delivering services to a population of approximately a million people living locally.

At ESNEFT we provide hospital and community health care services for Colchester, Ipswich and local areas. Formed on 1 July 2018, ESNEFT is the largest NHS organisation in East Anglia.

We provide services from Colchester and Ipswich hospitals, Aldeburgh, Clacton, Halstead, Harwich and Felixstowe community hospitals and Bluebird Lodge near Ipswich. We also provide community services in Suffolk and north Essex. Colchester and Ipswich hospitals have major Emergency Departments (A&E). Other services are listed in our A‑Z services.

Mission

To continue to meet the principles of the NHS identified in 1948, that good healthcare should be available to all, regardless of ability to pay.

Vision

Our vision is to provide the communities we serve with excellent healthcare and build a better future for east Suffolk and north Essex.

Aims

Our aims are to see patients at the right time, attract and retain the best staff, and provide the latest services locally.

Our ambition is to provide the best care and experience, and to increase equality in health outcomes.

Objectives

• Keep people in control of their health
• Lead the integration of care
• Develop our centres of excellence
• Support and develop our staff
• Drive technology enabled care

We have two vacancies for one Non‐Executive Director (NED) and one Associate Non‐Executive Director (ANED) to join our Board. These are exceptional opportunities to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people served by the Trust.

The Board plays a key role in shaping our strategy, vision and purpose, in holding the organisation to account for the delivery of our strategy, and in ensuring value for money and managing risk. Working alongside Executive Directors, Non‑Executive Directors play a critical role in the leadership and governance, shaping culture, and promoting the success of the Trust for the benefit of our patients and the communities we serve.

As a future NHS leader, the successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the range of behaviours required to contribute effectively in this board level role. These are outlined in the NHS Leadership Academy’s Healthcare Leadership Model. All Non‑Executive Directors must champion the standards of public life – by upholding the highest standards of conduct and displaying the principles of selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty, and leadership, and we will be looking for these qualities in both of our new Non‑Executive Director and Associate Non‑Executive Director.

Applicants should live in or have strong connections with the area served by the Trust.

On average this role will typically require the equivalent of 3‑4 days a month, however the time commitment may vary and a flexible approach should be taken.

Given the significant public profile and responsibility members of NHS Boards hold, it is vital that those appointed inspire confidence of the public, patients and NHS staff at all times. NHS England requires Trusts to undertake a number of background checks to ensure that those we appoint are “fit and proper” people to hold these important roles.

NEDs are appointed by the Trust’s Council of Governors, and more information on them can be found here.

You will work alongside seven other NEDs, including the Chair, two Associate NEDs and seven voting Executive Directors (EDs) as an equal member of a unitary Board of Directors, accountable to the Trust Chair and Council of Governors.

You will share responsibility with fellow Directors for…