Job Description – Chief Executive & Registrar

One extra note - I originally asked the personnel department to send me the descriptions of these executive jobs (FTP, Case Management and Policy and Standards), but they were diverted to another function and sent to me under the banner of 'freedom of information'. My hypothesis at the time was that this anomaly was a manifestation of employee (or 'executive') angst and muffled resentment. The more recent job description (for Director or Education) was accomplished without invoking the machinery of the law.

Main Purpose of Job

• To lead and manage employees and be responsible for the day to day management of HPC.

Position in Organisation

• Reports to the President on a day to day basis.

• Leads the Executive Management Team.

• Liaison with Council and Committees.

• External liaison with relevant external stakeholders which include (but are not limited to) consumer and employer groups, governments, other professional regulators, politicians, professional bodies and trade unions.

• Liaises with employees at all levels within the organisation.

Scope of Job

• The Chief Executive & Registrar shall have such functions as the Council may direct.

• The Chief Executive and Registrar shall be responsible for all operational matters as set out in the HPC’s Scheme of Delegation.

Dimensions and Limits of Authority

• Oversees the HPC budget and operates within the budgetary limits of the organisation and in accordance with HPC Financial Policies.

• Manages financial affairs and functions as the Accountable Officer for the HPC.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

• Relevant post-graduate qualification or equivalent experience.

• Significant experience at a non-executive Board level.

• Experience of leading and directing a team or several teams which have included a diverse range of functions and positions.

• A recently held position or equivalent at Board level in a public, private, voluntary or community sector organisation.

• Proven track record of effective leadership in driving major organisational and cultural change.

• Proven ability to address multiple and complex problems and develop solutions in the light of challenging and sensitive circumstances, and in the face of conflicting pressures.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Knowledge and understanding of communications and experience of working with the media.

• Sound judgement and ability to reach conclusions which are principled and workable.

• Experience of working collaboratively with a Chairman and a Board and having a thorough understanding of corporate financial issues.

• A thorough understanding of the role of healthcare professionals and their representative bodies and the system of statutory regulation and Government’s wider plans for the modernisation of health and social services.

• A proven ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders.

• Willingness to travel on a regular basis throughout the UK and internationally, including overnight stays as required.

Duties and Key Responsibilities

Your principal duties and key responsibilities will be those set out below. In addition to those duties, HPC reserves the right to require you to undertake additional or other duties within your capacity as may from time to time be reasonably required and necessary to meet the needs of the HPC.

• To lead and manage employees and be responsible for the day to day running of HPC.

• In collaboration with the Council, develop the vision and strategy for the HPC and oversee their implementation.

• To develop and implement an annual business plan in collaboration with Council and Committees.

• To inspire confidence in the Council, its employees and stakeholders.

• To manage financial affairs and function as the Accountable Officer for the HPC.

• To drive and maintain the organisation’s performance and service delivery.

• Direct line management responsibility for the Executive Management Team.

• Provide leadership and motivation for all HPC employees.

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key HPC stakeholders.

• To present and promote HPC’s operational aims, objectives and achievements to external organisations as required.

• To liaise with the President and keep the President informed of developments.

• To provide such information to the Council as the Council and President require in order for the Council to assess the performance of the business and the achievement of the agreed strategy and budget.

• To carry out the responsibilities of the post with due regard to the HPC's Diversity Policy and to treat colleagues and other HPC stakeholders with respect and dignity at all times.