Board member with Financial Experience
Safetynet Primary Care is a medical charity that delivers quality care to those marginalised in society without access to healthcare, including homeless, drug users, and migrants. Safetynet Primary Care also facilitates a network of health services working with these cohorts to ensure a coordinated approach and promote best practice. Safetynet Primary Care provides health services independently, and as a complement to the services of other NGOs and state bodies working with our target populations. Additionally, Safetynet Primary Care provides medical services to specific groupings on request from State Departments, institutions, and statutory bodies.
Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strategic mindset with ability to provide structured financial oversight
- Finance professional qualification and working experience
- Previous board desirable, but not essential
- Identifying and leveraging the strengths of others
- Experience of Finance in the NGO sector and awareness of the requirements of the Charity Regulator Code of Conduct is desirable.
Committee Meetings:
All trustees are encouraged to join at least one committee, particularly in an area of expertise identified in the board skills audit. There are currently five committees which convene online, usually holding four meetings per year depending on the committee. Committee meetings last for c.1 hour. The current committees are:
- Finance & Audit Committee Sub Committee
- Clinical Governance Sub Committee
- HR Sub Committee
- Quality Standards & Research Sub Committee
- Fast Track Sub Committee (ad hoc)
Overall, it is anticipated that a board member will spend approximately 6 days per year on work for Safetynet This will include attendance at board meetings, board subcommittee meetings, the AGM, and potentially one annual board/service away day a year. Included are the consideration all relevant papers prior to each meeting
Based on annual board skills audit members will also be expected to undertake training in matters relating to their role as a director and charity trustee.
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role that contributes to the leadership and guidance of a charity, please consider applying for this role. Being involved in a charity with a national remit, you will have an opportunity to work with a committed and experienced board and executive, while also having a sense of satisfaction in making a difference to the lives of those without access to healthcare.