Agenda
| Item No. | Agenda item | Time | Purpose | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff story | ||||
| BOD/2324/018 | Patient story | 09:45 | Information | Deputy CEO/Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation |
| Introduction | ||||
| BOD/2324/019 | Apologies for Absence | 10:00 | Information | Chair |
| BOD/2324/020 | Declarations of Interest | 10:00 | Decision | Chair |
| BOD/2324/021 | Minutes of Previous Meeting held on 29th March and 26th April 2023 | 10:00 | Decision | Chair |
| BOD/2324/022 | Board Action Log | 10:05 | Assurance | Chair |
| BOD/2324/023 | Committee Attendance | 10:10 | Information | Chair |
| BOD/2324/024 | Register of Interest | 10:10 | Assurance | Chair |
| Strategy | ||||
| BOD/2324/025 | Chairman & Non-Executive Directors Update | 10:15 | Information | Chair |
| BOD/2324/026 | Chief Executive’s Report | 10:20 | Assurance | Chief Executive |
| BOD/2324/027 | Trust Strategy Annual Refresh | 10:30 | Discussion | Deputy CEO/Director of Strategy, Partnerships & Transformation |
| Governance and risk management | ||||
| BOD/2324/028 | Annual Self-Certification: General Condition FT4: Corporate Governance Declaration | 10:40 | Decision | Director of Corporate Affairs |
| BOD/2324/029 | Annual Self-Certification: General Condition 6: Systems of Compliance with Licence Conditions | 10:50 | Decision | Director of Corporate Affairs |
| BOD/2324/030 | Audit Committee Chairs Assurance Reports, from the meetings held on 21st April 2023 and 19th May 2023 | 11:00 | Assurance | Mr D Rawsthorn Non-Executive Director |
| BOD/2324/031 | Charitable Funds Committee Chairs Assurance Report, from the meeting held on 19th April 2023 | 10:10 | Assurance | Mr D Rawsthorn Non-Executive Director |
| Quality and performance | ||||
| BOD/2324/032 | Integrated Performance Report | 11:20 | Assurance | Director of Quality, Innovation, and Improvement |
| BOD/2324/033 | Health, Safety & Security Annual Report 2022/23 | 11:50 | Assurance | Director of Quality, Innovation, and Improvement |
| BOD/2324/034 | Safeguarding Annual Report 2022/23 | 12:00 | Decision | Director of Quality, Innovation, and Improvement |
| BOD/2324/035 | Complaints Annual Report 2022/23 | 12:10 | Assurance | Director of corporate affairs |
| BOD/2324/036 | Quality and Performance Committee Chairs Assurance Report, from the meetings held on 27th March 2023 and 22nd May 2023. | 12:20 | Assurance | Prof A Esmail Non-Executive Director |
| BOD/2324/037 | Resources Committee Chairs Assurance Report, from the meeting held on 26th May 2023 | 12:30 | Assurance | Mr D Hanley, Non-Executive Director |
| Workforce | ||||
| BOD/2324/038 | Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Annual Report 2022/23 | 12:40 | Decision | Deputy CEO/Director of Strategy, Partnerships & Transformation |
| Closing | ||||
| BOD/2324/041 | Any Other Business Notified Prior to the Meeting | 13:10 | Assurance | Chair |
| BOD/2324/042 | Items for Inclusion on the BAF | 13:10 | Assurance | Chair |
| Date and time of next meeting | ||||
| 9.45am, Wednesday, 26th July 2023 in the Oak Room, Ladybridge Hall, HQ, Bolton |
Exclusion of Press and Public:
In accordance with Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1960 representatives of the press and other members of the public are excluded from the remainder of this meeting having regard to the confidential nature of the business to be transacted, publicity on which would be prejudicial to the public interest.
Minutes
Board of Directors
Details: 9.45am Wednesday, 29th March 2023 Oak Room, Ladybridge Hall, Trust Headquarters
- Mr P White, Chair (virtual attendance)
- Dr A Chambers, Deputy Chair (Acting chair of the meeting)
- Mr G Blezard, Director of Operations
- Mrs C Butterworth, Non-Executive Director
- Mr S Desai, Deputy CEO / Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation
- Prof A Esmail, Non-Executive Director
- Dr C Grant, Medical Director
- Dr D Hanley, Non-Executive Director
- Mr D Mochrie, Chief Executive
- Dr M Power, Director of Quality, Innovation, and Improvement
- Mr D Rawsthorn, Non-Executive Director
- Mrs L Ward, Director of People
- Mrs A Wetton, Director of Corporate Affairs
- Mrs C Wood, Director of Finance
In attendance:
- Mr D Whatley, Associate, Non-Executive Director
- Ms D Earnshaw, Corporate Governance and Assurance Manager (Minutes)
BOD/2223/133: Staff Story
The Director of Strategy, Partnerships and Transformation introduced the Staff Story.
The story highlighted the personal journey of a member of staff who had applied for a position with NWAS Patient Emergency Services. The member of staff had previously experienced significant personal challenges in their past, including recovering from alcohol addiction.
The member of staff described the recruitment process undertaken and the support and understanding demonstrated by NWAS trainers and recruiters during the application, recruitment, and selection process.
The film acknowledged the value of past life experiences when considering appointing staff. The film highlighted the positive outcomes and experience for the member of staff and his colleagues.
The Chief Executive acknowledged the emotional journey and recognised the need to understand diverse backgrounds in relation to the recruitment process.
Mr D Rawsthorn praised he openness of the member of the staff, in sharing their experiences.
The Chair stated that the trust should be very proud of the approach taken to understand personal factors and the story was a fantastic example of effective recruitment processes.
Prof A Esmail noted that the NWAS interviewer deserved credit for their proactive approach to the recruitment process, for observing talent and providing the member of staff with the opportunity.
Dr D Hanley also noted the age of the member of staff and welcomed the trust’s approach to diversity as part of the recruitment process.
Mrs C Butterworth thanked the member of staff for sharing their story and highlighted the lessons to be shared in future training of staff. She wished the member of staff good luck in their future career with the trust.
Dr A Chambers welcomed an organisational environment that enabled a member of staff to bring their whole self into the workplace.
The Board:
- Welcomed and acknowledged the content of the staff story.