Your Trust Board

Members of the Public will also be asked whether they wish to raise a question prior to the start of the meeting, and these will be recorded and provided to the Chairman of the Trust Board. The Chairman of the Trust Board may permit an oral question to be asked at the end of the meeting of the Trust Board without notice having been given.

Venues and times of Board meetings are all subject to amendment so, before attending a Board meeting, please check on the Trust’s website to ensure the date and/or venue has not changed or telephone 01872 256343.

All Trust board meeting will take place in the Knowledge Spa, unless otherwise stated.

All Trust Board meetings in Public will commence at 09:45 unless otherwise specified.

2021:

• Thursday 4th November 2021

2022:

• Thursday 6th January 2022
• Thursday 3rd March 2022
• Tuesday 29th March 2022
• Thursday 5th May 2022
• Thursday 7th July 2022
• Thursday 1st September 2022
• Thursday 22nd September 2022: 16.30 – 18.00 – Annual Public Meeting
• Thursday 3rd November 2022

2023:

• Thursday 5th January 2023
• Thursday 2nd March 2023

• Register of Trust Board Members Declaration of Interest
• Decision Making Staff Declarations of Interest including Gifts, Hospitality and Sponsorship

Audit and Risk Assurance Committee

Chair: Sarah Newton, Non-Executive Director
The Audit & Risk Assurance Committee has oversight responsibilities and, where appropriate, facilitates and supports the attainment of effective internal control processes. It oversees the risk management system of the Trust. The Committee’s Terms of Reference map to the HMFA Audit Committee Handbook. Day to day responsibility for operational risk management is delegated to senior managers throughout the Trust and their responsibilities are set out in the Risk Management Strategy and Policy.

This committee meets at least five times a year.

Quality Assurance Committee

Chair: Ruth Allarton, Senior Independent Director
The Quality Assurance Committee is responsible for seeking assurance on behalf of the Board about quality, safety, patient experience and the Trust’s registration with the Care Quality Commission.

This committee meets monthly.

Finance and Performance Committee

Chair: Richard Stephenson, Vice-Chair of the Board, Non-Executive Director
The Finance and Performance Committee seeks assurance on behalf of the Board on the Trust’s financial management and organisational performance, business planning, estate and facilities management and digital infrastructure.

This committee meets monthly.

People and Organisational Development Committee

Chair: Adam Broome, Non-Executive Director
The People and Organisational Development Committee seeks assurance on behalf of the Board on all aspects of workforce and organisational development supporting the provision of safe, high quality, patient-centered care.

This committee meets at least 6 times a year.

Remuneration and Appointments Committee

Chair: Ruth Allarton, Senior Independent Director
The Remuneration and Appointments Committee seeks to identify and appoint candidates to fill all very senior manager (VSM) positions and to determine the remuneration and other conditions of service for VSMs. The Committee will on occasion review the circumstances of other staff outside of VSM’s in line with its Terms of Reference. The Committee is also responsible for ensuring there is a robust fit and proper persons policy for the Board of Directors and for reviewing the overall composition and skills mix of the Board.

This committee meets at least three times per year.

Charitable Funds Committee

Chair: Sarah Newton, Non-Executive Director
The Trust is the sole Corporate Trustee of Royal Cornwall Hospitals Charity and, through its Charitable Funds Committee, ensures that effective structures and systems are in place to manage those charitable funds in accordance with statutory and other legal requirements and best practice as required by the Charity Commission.

This committee meets at least 6 times a year.