Job summary As a member of the Board, NEDs work in partnership with the Chair, Chief Executive Officer and each other, in addition to other Board and senior staff members, to support the employees in achieving the aims of Livewell Southwest and will seek to optimise the relationship between the Board of Directors and the staff. Using their specialist skills, they will participate in conversations which facilitate excellent, well-rounded, and carefully considered strategic decision-making. They will ensure that high standards of probity and governance prevail and that Livewell Southwest maintains an excellent reputation for operating to these standards. The NED will also reflect these principles with their own conduct. The Board of Directors is collectively responsible for the success of Livewell Southwest by directing and supervising its affairs. This includes responsibility to maintain financial viability, using resources effectively within appropriate financial controls, ensuring high levels of probity and value for money and to deliver high standards of clinical governance, ensuring that all health standards are met. Main duties of the job For full details on the main duties of the NED role, please see the attached candidate briefing pack. Please note that Livewell may close the job advertisement earlier than the specified deadline if a high number of applications are submitted. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application at the earliest opportunity. "please note that this role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility" About us Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise delivering integrated health and social care services across Plymouth, South Hams, and West Devon, with specialist services in parts of Devon and Cornwall. Our teams work in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, and health hubs. As an organisation with a strong social conscience we are guided by our values,kindness, respect, inclusivity, ambition, responsibility, and collaboration. We focus on transforming services to ensure sustainability, while empowering staff and those we serve. We involve the people we care for, along with their families and carers, in shaping the care they receive, striving to deliver the right care at the right time and place. Centering our work on individual needs helps people lead healthy, independent lives. We prioritise employees' development, offering protected CPD time, training pathways, leadership programs, and funding for qualifications like the Care Certificate and Nurse Training Scholarships. Our induction and preceptorship programs ensure a smooth transition into our organisation. Livewell Southwest values diversity and encourages applications from all sections of the community, including those with armed forces experience, lived experience of mental health, neuro-diverse conditions and learning disabilities. If you need assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact the Recruiting Manager listed in the job advert. Date posted 23 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £13,000 a year Contract Fixed term Duration 3 years Working pattern Part-time, Job share, Flexible working Reference number B9832-2025-NED-104 Job locations 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould Plymouth Devon PL4 7PY Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Promote the vision, values and objectives of Livewell Southwest and take an active role in developing the organisations strategy. Assist Director colleagues in setting strategic aims, ensuring that the necessary financial and human resources are in place and that performance is effectively monitored and reviewed. Ensure that the Board maintains its responsibility for the effective governance of the organisation and achievement of quality of care and financial success. Promote the development of a listening organisation, attuned to the voice of people and carers using our services and staff. Work closely with Board colleagues in a supportive and constructively challenging manner, using specialist skills, independent judgement and advice to help develop strategy, service transformation and organisational direction. Take part in the appointment of the senior executive team and in determining remuneration through the organisations Remuneration & Nomination Committee. Work with Board colleagues in setting and demonstrating agreed values and standards and ensure that Livewell Southwests obligations to its stakeholders and the wider community are understood and fairly balanced at all times. Engage positively and collaboratively in Board discussion of agenda items and act as an ambassador in engagement with stakeholders including the local community. Actively participate and lead in relevant sub-committees of the Board. 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 lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in Company Law, the Articles of Association and the NHS Constitution. In accordance with agreed Board procedures, monitor performance and conduct of the Senior Management Team in meeting agreed goals and objectives and statutory responsibilities, including the preparation of annual reports, annual accounts and other statutory duties. As a Member of the Board and as appropriate, appoint, remove, support and encourage senior executives. Obtain assurance that all quality and performance information is accurate, and that appropriate controls and assurance systems are robust and defensible. Bring independent judgement and experience based on commercial, financial and legal or governance expertise for the benefit of the organisation. Undertake 6 Non-Executive Director service visits per year to areas across the organisation. SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES It is expected that each Non-Executive Director will be allocated one or more specific responsibilities / areas of interest to be involved in. These will be determined and agreed between the Chair and post holder. Job description Job responsibilities KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Promote the vision, values and objectives of Livewell Southwest and take an active role in developing the organisations strategy. Assist Director colleagues in setting strategic aims, ensuring that the necessary financial and human resources are in place and that performance is effectively monitored and reviewed. Ensure that the Board maintains its responsibility for the effective governance of the organisation and achievement of quality of care and financial success. Promote the development of a listening organisation, attuned to the voice of people and carers using our services and staff. Work closely with Board colleagues in a supportive and constructively challenging manner, using specialist skills, independent judgement and advice to help develop strategy, service transformation and organisational direction. Take part in the appointment of the senior executive team and in determining remuneration through the organisations Remuneration & Nomination Committee. Work with Board colleagues in setting and demonstrating agreed values and standards and ensure that Livewell Southwests obligations to its stakeholders and the wider community are understood and fairly balanced at all times. Engage positively and collaboratively in Board discussion of agenda items and act as an ambassador in engagement with stakeholders including the local community. Actively participate and lead in relevant sub-committees of the Board. 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 lawful and ethical standards, as referenced in Company Law, the Articles of Association and the NHS Constitution. In accordance with agreed Board procedures, monitor performance and conduct of the Senior Management Team in meeting agreed goals and objectives and statutory responsibilities, including the preparation of annual reports, annual accounts and other statutory duties. As a Member of the Board and as appropriate, appoint, remove, support and encourage senior executives. Obtain assurance that all quality and performance information is accurate, and that appropriate controls and assurance systems are robust and defensible. Bring independent judgement and experience based on commercial, financial and legal or governance expertise for the benefit of the organisation. Undertake 6 Non-Executive Director service visits per year to areas across the organisation. SPECIALIST RESPONSIBILITIES It is expected that each Non-Executive Director will be allocated one or more specific responsibilities / areas of interest to be involved in. These will be determined and agreed between the Chair and post holder. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of senior management within an organisation with a significant budget and of comparable size and complexity. A proven track record of working within communities. An entrepreneurial approach with a successful reputation gained within their field. A portfolio of high-level governance and organisational skills including strategic planning, financial management, risk management, organisation performance management and service delivery and development in a regulated environment. Experience of, and a high level of commitment to, building and developing successful partnerships, alliances and working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience of either social enterprise or third sector organisations would also be desirable. In addition, some understanding of health service delivery will be considered desirable together with knowledge and understanding of the Plymouth community, its demographics and the health needs of the population. Desirable Patient and community focus: high level of commitment to patients, service users, carers and the community and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups. Self-belief and drive: the motivation to inspire continuous improvement in services supporting health and wellbeing and drive organisational performance with the confidence to take on challenges. Intellectual flexibility: the ability to be creative, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people. Strategic direction: the ability to develop a clear vision and enthuse others. Holding to account: the willingness to be held to account for Board performance and to manage relationships with other Board members. Team working: the ability to take on a personal leadership role and build a strong and effective team. Effective influencing and communication: a high level of ability to gain support and influence, as well as considerable political acumen. Change Management: ability to understand issues of change and its impact on staff and management. Person Specification Experience Essential Significant experience of senior management within an organisation with a significant budget and of comparable size and complexity. A proven track record of working within communities. An entrepreneurial approach with a successful reputation gained within their field. A portfolio of high-level governance and organisational skills including strategic planning, financial management, risk management, organisation performance management and service delivery and development in a regulated environment. Experience of, and a high level of commitment to, building and developing successful partnerships, alliances and working relationships with a range of stakeholders. Experience of either social enterprise or third sector organisations would also be desirable. In addition, some understanding of health service delivery will be considered desirable together with knowledge and understanding of the Plymouth community, its demographics and the health needs of the population. Desirable Patient and community focus: high level of commitment to patients, service users, carers and the community and to tackling health inequalities in disadvantaged groups. Self-belief and drive: the motivation to inspire continuous improvement in services supporting health and wellbeing and drive organisational performance with the confidence to take on challenges. Intellectual flexibility: the ability to be creative, make sense of complexity and clarify it for other people. Strategic direction: the ability to develop a clear vision and enthuse others. Holding to account: the willingness to be held to account for Board performance and to manage relationships with other Board members. Team working: the ability to take on a personal leadership role and build a strong and effective team. Effective influencing and communication: a high level of ability to gain support and influence, as well as considerable political acumen. Change Management: ability to understand issues of change and its impact on staff and management. 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Livewell Southwest Address 200 Mount Gould Road Mount Gould Plymouth Devon PL4 7PY Employer's website https://www.livewellsouthwest.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)