General view of the James Paget University Hospital at Gorleston, Norfolk
October 2011
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JPH chairman’s job will pay £45,000 for 3 days a week
By LUCY WRIGHT
Thursday, February 16, 2012
11:32 AM
A GREAT Yarmouth hospital which was under fire from inspectors has launched its search for a new chairman.
The salary for the post, which is being advertised, is £45,000 for a minimum of three days a week.
The James Paget University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a new chairman to help lead the trust as it continues to improve the care offered to patients.
Non-executive director Peter Franzen, OBE, took on the role of interim chairman in November last year after John Hemming resigned from the role following critical Care Quality Commission (CQC) reports.
In December and January the CQC lifted the warning notices which had been placed on the James Paget University Hospital and staff continue to focus on meeting the care standards for patients.
The role of chairman involves leading the Board of Directors and providing support, advice and challenge to the hospital’s chief executive.
The hospital’s Governors and Directors are looking for a highly motivated candidate with close links to Norfolk and Suffolk and candidates must be passionate about patient care.
The hospital’s Governors’ Council, which is made up of elected public and staff governors plus appointed governors, must approve any appointment and the lead Governor will take part in the selection and interview process.
Lead Governor Mr Hugh Sturzaker said: “The role of Chairman is essential in leading our hospitals and making sure that the improvements in patient care that have already been made continue to be made.
“We will be looking for someone who is passionate about providing high quality care and understands the local area and its needs. The Chairman will be instrumental in continuing to restore confidence in what is a first-class hospital”.
The successful applicant will be appointed for a three-year term and will be expected to start in May 2012.
Applications close at 9am on Monday, March 5 2012. Applications can be emailed to pippa.hogg@harveynash.com
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10 comments
Who's bashing the JPH? I say pay the cash and get the best chair available.The JPH needs all the professionals it can get, but 45k isnt really going to get much these days.
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Paul Morley
Monday, February 20, 2012
Some facts for those who feel indignant. First - Chair positions are not full time - not even in the FTSE 100. Read the Cadbury report on corporate governance if you don't understand why. Second - £45k pro rata is not enough for an organisation with the size and complexity of the Paget. Third - many people who criticise the NHS are actually very badly informed. They get most of their insights from the Daily Mail and they even think that their GP is employed by the NHS. The NHS has its problems - but funnily enough not the ones that the tabloids make up.
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RC
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Lol @ the JPH bashers......
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Babelfish
Friday, February 17, 2012
......and the unqualified jobsworth gravy train keeps rolling along........ !
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"V"
Friday, February 17, 2012
Rubbish in rubbish out. Seriosly what kinda Muppet do they think they will get for that money. Splash the cash and get a professional for at least five days of the week. Or does the JPH only work three days a week now .
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Paul Morley
Friday, February 17, 2012
I'm lazy and have no management or medical experience I think I would be well suited for the position.
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Z:)
Thursday, February 16, 2012
wes1975-this wasted money will probably be given to some undeserving Tory twit.
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T Doff
Thursday, February 16, 2012
No comment. !! just laughed.
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loco
Thursday, February 16, 2012
I can't imagine that sum will attract the best candidates!
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AE
Thursday, February 16, 2012
....and people wonder why the Paget is being slated? 45k for a three day week.Whats the betting a person from a non-medical background will get it.
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wes1975
Thursday, February 16, 2012