Trust Secretary Exeter, England
Job description
We are looking for an exceptional individual to join South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) as our Trust Secretary.
In this high profile role you will be working closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Chair and Director of Quality Patient Care to ensure that effective and compliant corporate governance arrangements are in place and the Board and the membership council (council of governors) are supported and operate effectively and efficiently. The post requires good technical knowledge and the sensitivity and judgement to apply this wisely, with insight into complex and finely balanced situations.
Please note the JD is indicative Band 8d subject to job evaluation process.
The Trust secretary will provide leadership, expertise and oversight to enable the Trust to deliver effective governance and to advise the Board and senior management on compliance and mechanisms for assurance.
The post holder will be responsible for ensuring that SWASFT complies with all relevant legal, constitutional and regulatory requirements and the code of governance for provider trusts.
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive in.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here
For further information about this role please see attached the job description and person specification.
