To be able to take up appointment, the successful candidate must be a public member of Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust. Details of how to become a member can be found on our website: This appointment will be for up to three years and will be subject to annual performance review. A second three year term can be considered at the end of the first period of office subject to consistently good performance and the needs of the organisation. A degree of change is often sought on boards and there should therefore be no expectation of automatic re-appointment. Establishing clear objectives to deliver the agreed plans and strategy to meet the terms of its Provider Licence and regularly review performance against those objectives. Holding the Chief Executive accountable for the effective management and delivery of the organisations strategic aimsand objectives. Ensuring the long term sustainability of the Trust. Ensuring the effective implementation of Board of Director decisions by the Chief Executive, the Executive ManagementTeam. Developing a close and constructive relationship with the Chief Executive, providing support and guidance whilerespecting executive responsibility including conducting a performance appraisal of the Chief Executive at least annually. Running the Board of Directors and ensuring their effectiveness in all aspects of its role, including regularity andfrequency of meetings. Setting the Board Agenda, taking into account the issues and concerns of all Directors, as appropriate. The Agenda should be forward looking, concentrating on strategic and quality matters. Managing the Board of Directors to allow sufficient time for the discussion of complex or contentious issues, ensuringthat Directors have appropriate time to consider critical issues, obtain answers to any questions or concerns they mayhave and are not faced with unrealistic deadlines for decision-making. Ensuring that all Directors receive accurate, timely and clear information, including that on the Trusts currentperformance, to enable the Board of Directors to make sound decisions, monitor effectively and provide advice topromote the success of the Trust. Ensuring that Directors are fully informed about all the issues on which the Board will have to make a decision. Facilitating the effective contribution of Non-Executive Directors at Board and Committee Meetings and encouragingactive engagement by all Board Members. Ensuring that there is appropriate delegation of authority from the Board of Directors to the Executive and SeniorManagement Team. Ensuring effective and constructive relations are established and maintained between Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors and Governors in furtherance of the goals of the Trust. Implementing and maintaining effective communications strategy between the Board of Directors, Governors, Members, the media and wider stakeholders.