Join our Board of Trustees
Posted on: 30 Jul 2024
We're on the lookout for passionate, friendly and committed people to join our Board of Trustees. As a trustee, you'll play a key role in leading and governing the strategic direction of our organisation, as well as working closely with our Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive to ensure that the Charity values and visions are upheld.
Through your involvement as a Trustee, you will have a direct impact on patient care here in Nottingham, by helping to approve and oversee a range of new projects - from specialist equipment, to ward refurbishments and local medical research. You will also help oversee the charity's finances to ensure our donors' gifts are carefully managed.
We'll also look to you for your guidance and expertise with our appeals and events, to ensure we get the most out of our fundraising efforts.
No previous experience of being a trustee is necessary, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Expenses
Our Trustee positions are voluntary, but reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
Commitment
The board have quarterly meetings and are expected to commit to 6-8 days a year, to meet with like-minded trustees and help oversee the Charity's fundraising and expenditure.
About you
We're looking for people who want to support Nottingham's hospitals and the impactful work of Nottingham Hospitals Charity.
The characteristics we are looking for include:
- Someone who wants to contribute to their community and Nottingham's NHS.
- An ability to show empathy with the Charity team, and to be a sounding board where needed, while retaining independence.
- Capable of acting on a strategic level yet willing to engage in understanding the details where necessary.
We're looking for prospective applicants who:
- Live, work or have strong connections with the area served by Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
- Can demonstrate an ability to contribute to the work of the Trustees, particularly through the application of the skills and experience required for the role.
- Can demonstrate the ability to assimilate and analyse information and situations and make strategic decisions based on that information.
- Can demonstrate an understanding of public service values of accountability, probity, openness, and equality of opportunity and commitment to them.
- Can meet the relevant time commitments (6-8 days a year)
- Are able and willing to make introductions to prospective donors interested in and capable of offering charitable support to Nottingham’s hospitals.
We are now looking for new Trustees to join our board who feel they can share their influence and expertise with our Board and our Charity members. Applicants from specific areas will be highly considered. We particularly welcome applicants with any of the following backgrounds / expertise:
- Medical
- Legal
- Charity
Our board is friendly and welcoming, with members coming from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. They share their experience and observations with our Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive which helps to support the Charity and Nottingham hospitals. We are committed to ensuring that our team and board represent the wide community that we work alongside. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
For more information, please email lisa.halsall@nuh.nhs.uk. You can download our full Trustee recruitment pack here.
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