Trustee

The vacancy

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a baby, child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our hospice.

We are seeking a new Trustee who is a nurse with children’s and/or palliative care experience to formally join the Board. 

As a member of our Board you will be responsible with your fellow Trustees for the good stewardship and governance of the hospice. Working with the Chief Executive, and members of the senior leadership team, you will discuss, approve and monitor our strategy for development and success. You will have oversight of our finances and resources and ensure that these are managed appropriately and in the best interests of the charity. And you will share in the passion of a hard-working and talented team of people who share a commitment to delivering great work for our children, young people and their families.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 7 July 2024

1st stage interviews: TBC

2nd stage interviews: TBC

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children, young people and their families. We treat all applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented at Board level in the Health and Social Care sector.

Additional Details

• Period of appointment:

Initial period of up to 3 years. This first term may be followed by an immediate re-appointment for a period of up to two further terms of 3 years.

• Commitment:

At least four meetings per year of the Board of Trustees, in addition to membership of any our four Board sub-committees. In addition, it will be expected that Trustees will attend 2 Trustee away days per year plus various events to support Rainbows during the course of the year.

• Remuneration:

Trustees will not receive any remuneration but will be reimbursed for their reasonable expenses for attending Board meetings and other official business as agreed by the board subject to submitting a claim with receipts.

This role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS (Disclosure and barring Service Check) and 'Fit and Proper Test'.

Equality, diversity & inclusion

We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our children and young people. We treat all job applicants equally regardless of class, age, disability, gender identify or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the Health and Social care sector.

About us

Rainbows cares for hundreds of families every year from across the East Midlands who have a child or young person with a serious or terminal illness that means that their lives will be shorter than most.

We support every child and young person to fulfil their potential, and help families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure. We’re here for the whole family, offering comfort and compassion during tough times, providing the highest level of professional care until the end, and support after.

Simply put, we’re here to brighten short lives, and support families, wherever they are – at home, in hospital or at our Hospice.

When you join Team Rainbows, not only will you receive a host of benefits including free parking, health cash plan and subsidised meals - but you’ll be making a real difference to the lives of families across the East Midlands who are going through the toughest of times.

Although there can be some sad times, Rainbows is a fun, dynamic and caring place to work. Whether you’re based at the Hospice, home or out in the community, you’ll join a team with a can-do attitude, ready to make a positive impact on the world of hospice care.

The Rainbows experience, wherever you are.

Across the East Midlands we will:

transform care for those children and young people who have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition

relieve the pain and symptoms associated with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions

support every child and young person to achieve their full potential

create memories for families to treasure

provide comfort and compassion at the time of and following the death of a child or young person

Our values

Because WE CARE, we are:

Benefits

Health cash plan/EAP

Free on-site parking

Life
assurance

Subsidised
meals

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