The Chair will be responsible for: Leading and supporting a constructive dynamic within the Board and Council, enabling grounded debate with contributions from all Promoting the highest standards of ethics, integrity, probity and corporate governance throughout the organisation Ensuring that constructive relationships based on candour, trust and mutual respect exist between Executive directors, Non-Executive directors and governors Ensuring the Board has the right balance and diversity of skills, knowledge and perspectives Ensuring that effective communication with stakeholders create board and governor debate encompassing diverse views Setting an integrated Board agenda relevant to the Trusts current operating environment, taking account of the important strategic issues and key risks it faces. Ensuring that the Board receives accurate, high quality, timely and clear information, that the related assurance systems are fit for purpose and that there is a good flow of information between the board, its committees, the council and senior management. Ensuring the provision of accurate timely information to the Council of Governors Ensuring the Board, the Council and their Committees are properly constituted and effective Fostering a culture of innovation and learning Ensuring the Board maintains an unrelenting interest in and focus on the continuous improvement and self-assessment of patient safety, experience and clinical outcomes