Our Board and Governors
As a Foundation Trust, the James Paget University Hospitals is run by a Board of Directors.
It is governed by the Trust’s Provider Licence and Corporate Governance Framework. This includes the Trust Constitution, standing orders and standing financial instructions.
The Scheme of Delegation sets out the delegated responsibility for the performance of the Board’s functions.
Ultimately the Chief Executive is accountable to the Board, as the Accounting Officer, for ensuring that the Trust meets its obligations within the available financial resources.
The Board provides leadership and sets the tone for the organisation. As a unitary board, the Non Executive Directors share responsibility with the Executive Directors for ensuring the resources are in place to meet the objectives set.
Our Non Executive Directors provide a creative contribution to the board by providing independent oversight and constructive challenge to the executive directors.
In an emergency, powers are exercised by the Chief Executive and Chair after having consulted at least two Non Executive Directors.
The Chair leads both the Board and the Council of Governors, ensuring that there are effective processes in place for the Board and Governors to work together. The process for dealing with any disagreements is set out within the Trust’s Constitution. The Board reviews its structure and Terms of Reference at least annually.
If you want to raise any issues with the Board of Directors or Council of Governors please contact Charlie Helps, our Trust Secretary; Charlie.Helps@jpaget.nhs.uk
