Innovation Agency Chair - Liverpool, United Kingdom - Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital

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Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Chair of the host organisation, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Location Innovation Agency, Sci-Tech Daresbury WA4 4AB Tenure 3 years Remuneration £30,000 per annum Time commitment 1 day per week The Innovation Agency is the Academic Health Science Network for the North West Coast, one of Englands 15 AHSNs in the AHSN Network which collectively acts as the innovation arm of the NHS.

We are commissioned by NHS England and the Office for Life Sciences primarily, to deliver programmes, support and innovations for adoption and spread in our region.

We understand the needs of our health systems and are well placed to broker innovative solutions, while collaborating across England to take what works best and spread it quickly, nationally, while responding to the diverse needs of patients and our population through partnerships and collaboration.

Our work is overseen by a Board of partners who help to shape our plans, provide insight into the needs of the region and act as our ambassadors for innovation.

Role summary The Chair will provide leadership to the executive team at the Innovation Agency and be a key ambassador in the regional community; with partner organisations; with the private sector; and in representing the Innovation Agency nationally.

The Chair must ensure that high standards of probity and governance prevail and that the Innovation Agency remains within the terms of its license.

They must actively promote the twin aims of improving patient outcomes and the delivery of wider economic benefit and will be responsible for supporting engagement with industry and patient/public organisations.

Applications are invited from senior individuals who are expertly networked and able to contribute expertise and skills.

Key responsibilities As Chair of the Innovation Agency you will be required to undertake the following key responsibilities: Strategy Demonstrate leadership by supporting a positive culture for the Innovation Agency; facilitating a close and constructive working relationship between all Partnership Board members, built on transparency, openness, mutual respect and trust, valuing the contribution of all participants.

Provide independent judgment and advice on issues of strategy, vision, performance, resources and standards of conduct; and constructively challenge, influence and assist the Executive Team in developing proposals on such strategies.

Horizon scan regionally and nationally to bring good practice and foresight to further develop the Innovation Agency.

Build on existing, far-reaching local, national, and international networks as well as seeking and fostering new relationships with potential partners and commissioners of innovation and improvement programmes.

Communication and relationships Develop a constructive, frank and open relationship with the Chief Executive and Directors of the Innovation Agency through regular communication and provide support and advice while respecting executive responsibility.

Solicit input from the Boards Committees, namely, Finance, Performance and Strategy; Governance and Risk; and Remuneration; and ensure routine alignment with Innovation Agency objectives.

Act as an ambassador, represent and promote actively the Innovation Agency and build strong relationships with partners, the AHSN Network, affiliated organisations, commissioners and other national bodies.

Social value As an NHS hosted organisaton, the Innovation Agency is a committed member of the group of health and care partners acting as anchor institutions and providing social value to our community.

As chair you will play a central role in Championing inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity both within the team and as a leader in the health and care community ensuring the organisation strives to retain and recruit a workforce reflective of the population we serve.

Recognising the important role of the NHS in achieving a net zero carbon economy by supporting partners to adopt sustainable solutions in their operations and seeking to build stronger relations with innovators working in this area.

Confidentiality All employees must adhere to policies and procedures relating to information governance, confidentiality and information security. Risk management The Trust is committed to approaching the control of risks in a strategic and organised manner.

The postholder must be aware of their individual responsibilities as detailed in the Trusts Risk Management, Health and Safety and Incident policies, and those under the Health and Safety at Work Act.

This includes the reporting of any untoward incident, accident, potential or actual hazard identified.

Safeguarding Staff who come into contact with children, vulnerable adults, parents and carers in the course of their work and/or have access to records will have responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

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