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Charity Trustee – with Clinical experience/Speech & Language Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Audiologist

The Organisation

Chime is Ireland’s National charity for Deaf and Hard of Hearing people. Through advice, services and our community we support those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, while also championing for equal rights and advocating for full inclusion in every part of society.  

Founded 60 years ago, Chime supports Deaf and Hard of Hearing people living in Ireland through core services that include care, technology and advice & information services. Our social groups, technical experts and dedicated centres create a community of inclusivity that helps Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to feel valued and supported. We have a history of advocacy and are proud to work with Deaf and Hard of Hearing people from every walk of life to create change. 

Mission - Chime’s mission is to champion and support Deaf and Hard of Hearing people and advocate for full inclusion and equality. 
 

The Role

Chime is seeking to appoint a trustee with a clinical background or experience in a clinical setting. We are particularly interested in individuals with expertise or qualifications in Speech and Language Therapy, Audiology, Psychology, or Occupational Therapy. These skills would significantly benefit the charity as it continues to grow and enhance services for its users. 
 

Charities Regulator’s General Duties of a Charity Trustee:

  • Comply with the Charity’s governing document 

  • Ensuring charity is complying with its charitable purpose for the public benefit 

  • Acting in the best interest of the charity 

  • Act with Reasonable Care and Skill 

  • Manage the assets of your charity 
     

By being a trustee of Chime, your responsibilities will include the following

  • Providing input to the strategic direction of the organisation and contributing with insight, oversight, and experience at board meetings and any additional commitments to ensure the overall success of the charity 

  • Policy development and implementation as required 

  • Provide advice and expertise on best practices in the healthcare sector that Chime can apply 

  • Be open to offer advice on areas of expertise with the board & Management 

 

Qualities & Skills required for these roles:  

  • A deep appreciation and knowledge of the Healthcare or Social Care sector 

  • An understanding of and commitment to Chimes mission and values (www.chime.ie/About-Us/Mission-Vision-Values

  • Commitment to highest levels of corporate governance  

  • Good Communication 

  • Experience working in a Healthcare setting or oversight role 
     

Board Meetings

There will be 6 board meetings and 6 sub-committee meetings a year. Meetings are held in North Frederick Street offices, Dublin 1. Meetings are approx. 2-3 hrs and are hybrid, but in-person preferred.  

There is an annual AGM and one strategic planning meeting annually. 

Charity Trustee – with Clinical experience/Speech & Language Therapist/Occupational Therapist/Psychologist/Audiologist

Published on 28.11.2024

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