Charity Trustee - Oxford, United Kingdom - Sobell House Hospice Charity

Sobell House Hospice Charity

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Oxford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are looking for four new Trustees to join our Board. We welcome applicants with varied skills and experience and we are also hoping to appoint a medical trustee.

The role of a trustee is to ensure that the charity fulfils its duty to its beneficiaries and delivers on its vision, mission and values.

The board of trustees are jointly and individually responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of the charity, its financial health, the probity of its activities and developing the organisation's aims, objectives and goals in accordance with the governing document, legal and regulatory guidelines.

About us:

Sobell House is a hospice based on the Churchill Hospital site and is part of the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.

It is jointly funded by the NHS and Sobell House Hospice Charity. We offer specialist palliative care to those facing life threatening illness, death and bereavement in Oxfordshire. This encompasses physical, psychological, social and spiritual care and includes supporting their families and those close to them. We care for around 3,000 patients and their families every year.

The Charity contributes funding towards the care provided at Sobell House and also entirely funds the transport service, bereavement support, social work team and chaplaincy service.

Our team values:

Impact:
We aim to make a positive difference to the lives of others through our work.

Integrity:
We are honest, transparent and accountable for our actions and outcomes.

Compassion:
We treat ourselves and others with kindness, respect, empathy and care.

Collaboration:
We believe together is better. Working with colleagues, partners and our community to achieve more.

Continuous Improvement:
We have a 'growth mindset'. We embrace feedback and positive change and are continually looking for improved ways of working.

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract, Volunteer

Contract length: 60 months

Part-time hours: 1 per week

Salary:
£1.00 per year

Benefits: