Trustee - Clinical (Nursing)

TRUSTEE ROLE DESCRIPTION – CLINICAL (NURSING) 

Specific Responsibilities for the Clinical (Nursing) Trustee:

• Support and advise the Board of Trustees regarding nursing and clinical service elements of the service delivered by Helen & Douglas House
• To offer advice, support and constructive challenge to the Director of Clinical services and Medical Director in the further development of the organisation’s clinical services.
• To support, share expertise and be a critical friend to the Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director in the delivery of services and development of an innovative and developmental model of service provision.
• To support the Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director in ensuring that the organisation is compliant with its obligations and the regulations of the Care Quality Commission.
• To provide strategic oversight and board level assurance of the charity’s clinical governance.
• To provide guidance, oversight and scrutiny of ethical decision-making frameworks.
• To assist the Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director to build and maintain effective networks within the clinical sector and the NHS.
• To be a full voting member of the Clinical Governance sub-committee, and such other sub-committees as might be appropriate.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Current valid registration with Nursing & Midwifery Council is desirable.
• Evidencable recent experience in a Senior Nursing role, preferably involving children, palliative care, community care or other clinical experience relevant to our beneficiaries.
• Demonstrable understanding of appropriate and effective governance structures and processes within a clinical service provider organisation.
• Demonstrable senior experience of operating compliantly within an environment regulated by the Care Quality Commission.
• Evidencable current continuing professional development and demonstrable knowledge of latest regulation and compliance requirements within the healthcare settings that the charity operates.
• Evidencable experience of developing a clinical service/s.
• Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance within a healthcare setting, particularly the management of patient data.