Candidate information pack
Non Executive Director
Sirona care & health
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St. Martin’s Hospital
Clara Cross Lane
Bath
BA2 5RP
Telephone: 01225 831813
www.sirona-cic.org.uk
Date: May 2017
Dear Candidate
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Non Executive Director with Sirona and I hope that the enclosed pack
will give you a good appreciation of both the company and the NED role.
Our Board are a stable and important part of the Company and have been since inception. I believe that
colleagues find their roles to be a stimulating and interesting way of making a valuable contribution to health and
wellbeing in our communities, and if you feel you can share this commitment then we would certainly like to hear
from you.
The pack contains contact details for myself and other key staff who can answer any queries and I thank you
again for your interest.
Kind Regards
Simon Knighton
Chair, Sirona care & health
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About Sirona
Sirona care & health Community Interest Company (CIC) was created in October
2011 as an independent non-profit distributing organisation providing publicly-funded
health and social care services. Sirona is based in South Gloucestershire and
provides community based adult and children’s healthcare and adult social care
services in the local area.
The Company has been set up to benefit local communities. There are no
shareholders and we do not pay out dividends to Members; wherever possible
surplus money will be reinvested into the development of health and social care
services and staff. We listen to our service users and our staff so we can respond to
the needs of our community as we continue to grow.
We aim to provide care and support to
people who use our services in a way that
our staff would wish to receive the care
themselves, with skill, compassion and
respect. The care we provide is designed
around the needs of the individual and we
support people to achieve their own goals.
We also promote good health and wellbeing.
ADD IN VISION AND PURPOS
Sirona is a values led organisation. Below you can read our vision, strategic
priorities and organisational behaviours. We are currently updating our business
plan for 2017/18.
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The Board
The Board is made up of a lay Chairman and three Non-Executive Directors as well
as Executive Directors and senior managers. The Board is accountable to our
Members, a group of 20 people drawn from staff, service users, local councillors and
Directors.
The Board of Directors is responsible for the day to day running and management of
the Company’s business to achieve its stated objectives, and in line with its
behaviours. The Members act like the owners of the business ensuring that we
remain consistent with our Community Interest Statement and add value to the local
community.
An organisation chart showing the Governance arrangements and senior leadership
structure is shown in Appendix 1a and 1b
More information about Sirona care & health and further information about the
services we provide, is available on our website: http://www.sirona-cic.org.uk
The Opportunity
We look to our Non Executives members to bring a breadth of experience from the
public, private, voluntary or community sectors or relevant academic expertise.
As a Non-Executive member you will provide leadership and challenge in setting the
strategic direction of community health and social care services in the communities
we serve.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team which will lead Sirona as it
continues to develop and grow, to provide better and more innovative care to
patients and service users.
We believe it is important for all our Board and senior managers to be visible and
encourage our non-executives to visit our services, to meet staff and the people we care
for. You would also be required to attend regular Board and committee meetings. The
time commitment would be between 2 and 3 days per month, for which you will receive
remuneration of £4,200
The role and responsibilities of a Non-Executive Director
As a Non-Executive Director you will work alongside executive and other non-executive
colleagues as an equal member of the Board. You will share responsibility with the
other members for the decisions made and for the success of the organisation in
leading the local improvement of health and social care services. Your role will be to
use your skills and your personal experience as a member of your community to:
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Contribute to the development of strategic plans to enable the organisation to
fulfil its leadership responsibilities for health and social care in the local
community
Ensure that service users’ interest are always at the heart of decision making and
that patient safety is paramount at all times
Participate in the setting of challenging objectives for improving Board
performance across the range of its functions
Monitor and constructively challenge the performance of the Executive Team in
meeting the agreed goals and improvement targets
Ensure that financial controls and systems of risk management are robust, and
that the Board is kept fully informed through timely and relevant information.
Assist with the development of ‘commercial’ culture within the organisation which
is consistent with values of the delivery of efficient and effective services
Play an appropriate role in building relationships with GPs, other service
providers, the voluntary sector and other stakeholders
Contribute to the development strategies which will result in tangible
improvements to the health and well-being of the population
Ensure that the organisation values diversity in its workforce and demonstrates
equality of opportunity in its treatment of staff and patients and in all aspects of its
business
Execute the responsibilities of a company director according to the lawful and
ethical standards, as referenced in Company law and the Community Interest
Company registration.
The skills, knowledge and experience we seek
For this post, we need someone who can demonstrate executive or non-executive
experience of working in large and complex organisations with significant budgets.
We are looking for general management and leadership experience, working with a
range of different stakeholders. An understanding of health and social care service
delivery and the needs of our local communities would also be an advantage.
Sirona is a values led organisation, and therefore it is essential that you have affinity
with the aim, purpose and values that we share.
Specifically, we are looking for the following competencies:
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Strategic thinking and alignment:
Share the values and aspirations of Sirona. Able to think forward to
develop and articulate a clear vision and strategy for the organisation,
and engage others with that vision
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Effective influencing and communication:
Able to gain support and influence, manage conflict, build consensus to
support the achievement of the organisations strategy.
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Collaborative:
Able to work collaboratively to build a strong and effective Board, and
creating a shared sense of purpose.
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Service user/patient centred:
Commitment to patients, service users, carers and the community; to
tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups and; ensuring
services are delivered effectively and safely.
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Innovation, change and continuous improvement:
Inspire continuous improvement to support both improved health and
wellbeing outcomes and organisational performance. Willing to
embrace change and innovation. Able to understand issues of
changes and its impact on staff.
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Willing to challenge:
Willing to hold to account Board, executives and senior manager for
the organisation’s performance (quality, safety and financial)
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Data rational:
Strong verbal and numeric reasoning skills and good judgement. The
ability to assimilate, assess and analyse, and draw conclusions and
inferences from complex information
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Commercial awareness/business acumen:
Broad business understanding and ability to identify and exploit
opportunities for business growth
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Personal characteristics: Integrity, confident and self-aware, tenacious
How to apply and the appointment process
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact:
Janet Rowse, Chief Executive on 01225 831827 email: [email protected]
or Simon Knighton, Chairman on 01225 831813 email: [email protected]
To apply, please write to us outlining how you meet the requirements of the role and
why you would like to join the Board of Sirona care & health. Please include your CV
detailing your work history.
The closing date for applications is Monday 15th May 2017
Interviews will be held on Wednesday 31st May 2017
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Appendix 1a
BOARD & COMMITTEE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
MEMBERS
Act like owners of the organisation, working with the Board to set
strategy and ensuring compliance with the stated company
objectives (Community Interest Statement)
REMUNERATION COMMITTEE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Responsible for advising the Board about
appropriate remunerations & terms of
service for the Chief Executive and other
senior staff
Responsible for ensuring the Company is legally constituted, well
governed and financially viable by ensuring services are, within
the financial framework, delivered to the highest possible
standards, meet the national and local standards and that the
Company is positioned In the health and social care market as
first choice providers
AUDIT & ASSURANCE COMMITTEE
Responsible for corporate and financial
governance and ensuring effective internal
controls are in place and operating effectively
QUALITY COMMITTEE
Responsible for all aspects of assuring and improving safety,
outcomes and user experience of our health and social care
services.
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Appendix 1b
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