Associate Non-Executive Member (Audit & Governance)NHS

Job summary

Coventry and Warwickshire ICB and Herefordshire and Worcestershire ICB Cluster

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as an Associate Non-Executive Member for Audit and Governance, working in a joint role across two statutory Boards.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Board-level leadership and governance of two Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), working together to commission healthcare services for the populations of Coventry, Herefordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire with a view to improving health outcomes, reducing inequalities and ensuring the effective stewardship of public resources. The Associate Non-Executive Member will support robust governance and assurance through membership of the two Audit Committees working in common and attendance at Board meetings and development sessions.

We are committed to building Boards that reflect the diverse communities we serve and welcome applications from people with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a senior leader with significant experience of financial and corporate governance in a large and complex organisation, ideally within an NHS or public sector environment. You will have a strong understanding of audit committee practices, risk management and corporate governance, together with the confidence to provide constructive challenge and independent scrutiny. A finance qualification and previous non-executive experience would be an advantage.

You will bring integrity, sound judgement and a commitment to NHS values, helping to ensure the ICBs deliver on their statutory duties and strategic ambitions while maintaining the highest standards of governance and accountability.

Job description

The Associate NEM acts as a member of the ICBs Audit Committees which meet in common and may undertake roles on other committees or sub-committees of the ICBs. They are expected to attend meetings of the Boards and Board development sessions.

The Associate NEM will:

Work collaboratively to shape the long-term, viable plan for the delivery of the functions, duties and objectives of the ICBs and the ICB cluster and for the stewardship of public money.

Ensure that Committees are effective in all aspects and are appropriately focused on the four core purposes, to:

• improve outcomes in population health and healthcare;
• tackle inequalities in outcomes, experience and access;
• enhance productivity and value for money; and
• help the NHS support broader social and economic development.

Be champions of the ICB reset agenda which is focused on shift to strategic commissioning and Population Health Management.

Bring independent and respectful challenge to the plans, aims and priorities of the cluster as well as individual ICBs.

Promote open and transparent decision-making that facilitates consensus aimed to deliver exceptional outcomes for the population.

Help ensure that the ICBs are compliant with their constitutions and contractual obligations, holding other members of the ICBs to account through constructive, independent, and respectful challenge.

Maintain oversight of the delivery of ICBs and clusters plans, ensuring expected outcomes are delivered in a timely manner through the proportionate management of risks.

Support the ICBs to deliver their functions in line with all of their statutory duties, and that compliance with the expected standards of the regulatory bodies is maintained.

Accountability

The Associate NEM will:

Be accountable to the ICB Chair.

Have designated areas of responsibilities as agreed with the ICB Chair.

Support the ICBs to ensure corporate accountability for the performance of the cluster, ensuring its functions, along with those of each individual ICB, are effectively and efficiently discharged and financial obligations are met.

Role Responsibilities & Competencies

The Associate NEM will work alongside the Chair, Non-Executives and Executives in:

• Delivering governance and oversight through membership of committee(s) of the ICBs.
• Bringing independent and respectful challenge to the plans, aims and priorities of the ICBs.
• Promoting open and transparent decision-making that facilitates consensus aimed to deliver exceptional outcomes for the population.

They will bring a range of professional expertise as well as community understanding and lived experience to the work of the Committees.

As an NHS leader, they will also demonstrate the following range of leadership competencies:

• Driving high-quality and sustainable outcomes
• Setting strategy and delivering long-term transformation
• Promoting equality and inclusion, and reducing health and workforce inequalities
• Providing robust governance and assurance
• Creating a compassionate, just and positive culture
• Building trusted relationships with partners and communities

Role Requirements

Qualified Accountant (desirable)

Current CCAB registration (desirable)

Time commitment

There is considerable flexibility with regards to undertaking these roles. On average, the anticipated time commitment is minimum 3 days a month, including preparation time, the occasional evening engagement and events designed to support Board members continuous development. Wednesday is the day when most formal meetings will be held so applicants must be available to attend meetings on this day.

Travel

Vast majority of Board and committee meetings will be held online. Board development sessions and some other ad hoc meetings and events will be held in person somewhere within the cluster area.

Term of office

The term of office will be 2 years initially; however, this may be shorter due to changes resulting from the potential merger and/or legislative changes.

Remuneration

The basic remuneration for this post will be £12,000 with pa. The NEM Appointments and Remuneration panel may decide to award supplementary payments for additional responsibilities. Such responsibilities will be determined post-appointment.

About us

The NHS is a world-renowned institution and an exciting place to work full of challenges and opportunities. As part of the national health and care reforms, Integrated Care Boards are refocusing on the core role of strategic commissioners, enabling greater impact on population health, reducing health inequalities, improving productivity and supporting transformation across systems. As a result NHS Coventry & Warwickshire ICB and NHS Herefordshire & Worcestershire ICB are working together as a cluster.

We are dynamic, forward-looking organisations, passionate about working with health and social care partners to ensure services are integrated, and offer a high-quality patient experience. We thrive on building strong relationships with patients, communities, partners and providers. We provide a supportive, collaborative environment, offering staff opportunities to reach their full potential and achieve a work-life balance through a blend of collaborative workplace attendance and home working.

As an Associate Board member we offer:

• Remuneration: £12,000 per annum.
• Time commitment: Approximately three days per month.
• Term of office: Two years.