Trust Secretary

Responsible to the Trust Secretary for providing assurance to the Board that the Trust operates within the laws, regulations and codes of good practice that apply to NHS Foundation Trusts. Responsible for managing and ensuring the provision of comprehensive and effective support to the Trust Board, the Council of Governors and the Executive and all their supporting groups. Supporting the Trust Secretary in the development of a corporate governance compliance function within the Trust. Responsible for managing the Trust's system for compliance with the Freedom of Information Act, Data Protection legislation and information governance policies. Responsible for the membership function of the Trust, including the development of a membership strategy and the implementation of engagement plans., 1. Oversee the provision of governance and committee support services to the decision-making bodies and executive function within the Trust 2. Deputise for the Trust Secretary in their company secretarial role in their absence. 3. Managing the Corporate Governance Department and the services its delivers, including those in respect of corporate governance, information governance, freedom of information, data protection and Foundation Trust membership. 4. Provide guidance, specialist advice and training to the Board of Directors, Governors and other senior managers on the Constitution, Standing Orders and other governance matters as required. 5. Monitor and initiate action that gives the Board of Directors, Council of Governors and the Executive assurance that the Trust operates within the laws, regulations and codes of good practice that apply to NHS Foundation Trusts and that the highest standards of corporate governance are maintained.Working for our organisation This senior governance role offers an opportunity to be part of a highly performing and ambitious Foundation Trust providing health services across Berkshire. Working across the Trust, you will manage a team providing governance services, advice and support to the Board, Council of Governors and the Executive. Reporting to the Trust Secretary, you will play a key role in developing the corporate governance arrangements in the Trust and in establishing a compliance unit. You will ensure that systems and processes are in place to ensure the highest standards of corporate governance in the organisation., 1. Establish and monitor procedures to ensure that the Trust complies with all relevant legal, constitutional, and regulatory requirements. 2. Monitor the corporate governance and compliance implications of all papers submitted to the Trust Board, the Council of Governors, the Executive and all their sub groups 3 . Ensure that the Trust has in place sound governance policies, procedures and structures to promote and ensure probity in the conduct of business and compliance with policies. 4. Establish arrangements to monitor compliance with Standing Orders and other internal Trust policies. 5. Co-ordinate amendments to the Trust's Constitution and Standing Orders ensuring effective consideration by the Council of Governors and the Board of Directors. 6. Keep up to date on developments in corporate governance in the UK and elsewhere through regular research, reading and attending relevant events. Provide specialist knowledge of Foundation Trusts' best practice, organisational policies and procedures, and governance to the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, their direct reports, external organisations, Trust staff, Governors, Trust Members and the general public when required. 7. Monitor the procedures in place for the correct administration of subsidiary organisations and joint ventures. 8. Be responsible for the Trust Seal and ensure all legal documents are properly signed, sealed, witnessed and Trust Seal usage reported to the Board. 9 Maintain the Trust's Register of Interests for Board Directors, all Trust staff and the Council of Governors, undertaking annual review that is formally reported to the Board and assessed by the Trust's Counter-Fraud, Internal and External Audit services. Ensure these registers are routinely updated on the Trust's website.

With relevant experience gained at a senior level in a complex organisation, you will be educated to degree level and will have a background in corporate governance in either the private or public sectors. You will have exceptional listening, analytical, interpersonal and influencing skills and will be a strong communicator. You will also be able to demonstrate high standards of tact, diplomacy and integrity in your work.,

• Further managerial education and / or development
• Influencing, negotiation and presentation skills confident in ability to present information publicly using a variety of media in different settings., Fully or partly qualified as Company Secretary/Corporate Governance Professional
• Degree or equivalent knowledge and skills gained through any combination of alternative study, employment or voluntary work Full and detailed understanding of the principles of NHS and public sector governance
Desirable criteria
• Demonstrates competence and success in corporate policy-making.
• Demonstrates experience and competence in interpretation of complex legislation and regulations.
  
  Royal Berkshire Hospital are pleased to announce that following our CQC inspection we have been rated 'Good' with inspectors reporting that we have made significant improvements. The Trust's overall rating has also improved to 'good'. This is a great opportunity to join our clinical or non-clinical teams to create a positive and motivating environment within our trust. Come and join our team in this exciting time of change as we pride ourselves, our staff and our services on excellence.
At the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust we put our patients at the heart of every element of health and care that we provide. The Trust works together as a community to deliver its vision which is "Working together to provide outstanding care for our community." We are Compassionate in our thoughts, words and actions We are Aspirational and have a true desire to be dynamic and to innovate We are Resourceful and responsible in the way we work and live We are Excellent in our development, fairness and sharing best practice Amazing things happen at the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust; delivered by amazing people so why don't you come and join us. We offer a range of learning and development for all employees may you be clinical or non-clinical. Diversity is what makes us interesting… Inclusion is what will make us outstanding. Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community., By applying for this post you are agreeing to Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust transferring the information contained in this application to its preferred applicant management system. If you are appointed to a post information will also be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Records system. Appointment to any position is conditional on the satisfactory completion of the core NHS Employment Checks Standards. Information disclosed in your application will be checked and any offer of appointment may be withdrawn if you knowingly withhold information or provide false or misleading information. All new appointments to the Trust, with the exception of executive positions, are subject to a 6 month probationary period. The Trust may close any vacancy prior to the advertised closing date due to the high level of responses we receive for some of our vacancies. Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is committed to improving the health of its staff, patients and the wider community by providing a smoke free environment. A smoke free policy is in operation and smoking is not permitted on any of the Trust's sites.

Staff Benefits
• Flexible working opportunities and a strong emphasis on your work, life balance
• Annual leave - 27 days for new starters, plus bank holidays. Increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years NHS service. Pro rata for part time staff
• NHS pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Money Advice Service
• Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave for eligible staff
• On-site nursery (based at RBH)
• Full educational library services
• Cycle to work scheme, lockable storage for cycles
• Bus to work scheme
• Excellent rail and bus links
• A huge range of Health Service Discounts at hundreds of big brands from holidays to gadgets and restaurants to retail.