Job Function: Non Executive Director
Position Type: Permanent
Non-executive Director
The Walton Centre is unique to the NHS in that we are the only specialist Neurosciences Trust in the UK. Based in Liverpool, our catchment population is over 3.5 million and is drawn from Merseyside, Cheshire, parts of Lancashire and Greater Manchester, the Isle of Man and North Wales. However, with an international reputation in some areas of expertise, referrals are accepted on the basis of clinical need from any geographical area.
We provide a comprehensive range of services: neurology, neurosurgery, pain management,
rehabilitation and specialist diagnostic services. Our model of care takes specialist services as close to patients as possible, operating outpatient clinics from 15 satellite sites, but concentrating highly specialised equipment and treatment at the Centre for optimum benefit.
For this particular appointment, the Trust is looking for someone with a qualification, background and experience in accountancy. Experience of audit, corporate governance and internal control will be an advantage. The candidate will feel comfortable and capable of making a positive contribution on the Board of a consumer focused organisation. The candidate will have the skills, analytical mind and judgement to contribute effectively to Board discussions and will have the interpersonal skills to engage effectively with a wide cross section of people and organisations.
According to the constitution, Non-executive Directors must reside in the North West of England within easy reach of Liverpool.
The time commitment for this post is at least 2.5 to 3 days a month and remuneration is £11,000 per annum.
For more information, and to apply online please visit the website www.appointments.org.uk Alternatively you can call John Wilson on 0113 394 6747 quoting CS0424 for a hard copy of the information pack or to request an alternative format such as Braille, large print and audio.
Closing date: Wednesday 11 May 2011 at 12 noon.
Interviews: Thursday 2 June 2011.
Walton Centre NHS Foundation Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all.
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