Job summary Here at Derian House Childrens Hospice, we have an exciting opportunity available for Trustees to join our team based in Chorley on a voluntary basis. As a Trustee, you will actively contribute to giving firm strategic direction to Derian House, setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets. You will work in partnership with the Chief Executive Officer/ the Senior Leadership Team and support the employees, helping them achieve the aims of the organisation. We are particularly looking for Trustees who have paediatric clinical experience. Main duties of the job An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of Trusteeship and adhering to Nolans seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, Objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership Commitment to the charitys objects, aims and values and willingness to devote time to carry out responsibilities Strategic and forward looking vision in relation to the charitys objects and aims Good, independent judgement, political impartiality and the ability to think creatively in the context of the organisation and external environment About us Derian House Childrens Hospice is proud to have been providing high-quality care to children and young people with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions for over 30 years. The Derian House care team provides symptom management, palliative and end-of-life care, as well as short break respite care to children, young people and their families across Lancashire, South Cumbria and Greater Manchester. Supported by our dedicated community team, family support team, neonatal services and young peoples services we are able to provide a wide range of support and care in a variety of settings. Date posted 05 February 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience This is a Voluntary position Contract Voluntary Duration 3 years Working pattern Flexible working Reference number B0352-25-0001 Job locations Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DH Job description Job responsibilities Your responsibilities as our Trustee will include: To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charitys funds Maintain careful oversight of any risk to the reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation With the support of the CEO and SLT formulate strategic plans and regular review of long-term strategic aims of the charity Monitoring that decisions and actions taken at board meetings are implemented Assume guardianship of the legal, cultural and financial integrity of the organisation Giving direction in the context of the implementation of the Boards strategy and policies Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisations work and financial performance through the CEO and relevant board and subcommittee meetings With the support of the CEO and SLT protect and manage the property of the organisation Ensuring adherence and compliance around key policies to e.g. Equality of Opportunity, Health & Safety and in all decisions and discussions of the Board and its sub-committees Ensuring compliance with charitable, health and social care regulators e.g. Care Quality Commission and Charity Commission Attend and be a member of other committees or working groups Job description Job responsibilities Your responsibilities as our Trustee will include: To ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations To ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document To ensure the organisation uses its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objectives To safeguard the good name and values of the organisation To protect and manage the property of the charity and to ensure the proper investment of the charitys funds Maintain careful oversight of any risk to the reputation and/or financial standing of the organisation With the support of the CEO and SLT formulate strategic plans and regular review of long-term strategic aims of the charity Monitoring that decisions and actions taken at board meetings are implemented Assume guardianship of the legal, cultural and financial integrity of the organisation Giving direction in the context of the implementation of the Boards strategy and policies Receive regular informal progress reports of the organisations work and financial performance through the CEO and relevant board and subcommittee meetings With the support of the CEO and SLT protect and manage the property of the organisation Ensuring adherence and compliance around key policies to e.g. Equality of Opportunity, Health & Safety and in all decisions and discussions of the Board and its sub-committees Ensuring compliance with charitable, health and social care regulators e.g. Care Quality Commission and Charity Commission Attend and be a member of other committees or working groups Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as a Clinician in Paediatric care. Person Specification Experience Essential Experience of working as a Clinician in Paediatric care. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Derian House Children’s Hospice Address Chancery Road Astley Village Chorley Lancashire PR7 1DH Employer's website https://www.derianhouse.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)