Health & Care Quality Committee Member

Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire (SG10 6EW)Time Commitment: Approximately four meetings per year (2–3 hours each), plus occasional site visits and trainingExpenses: Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed

Help Shape Outstanding Care

Are you an experienced health or social care professional looking to use your expertise to make a meaningful difference?

St Elizabeth's Centre is seeking passionate and experienced individuals to join our Health & Care Quality Committee (HCQC). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the Trustee Board to ensure the highest standards of quality, safety and governance across our specialist services.

Based in 60 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire countryside, St Elizabeth's Centre is a charity providing education, care and support for children, young people and adults with epilepsy, learning disabilities and other complex needs.

About the Role

As a member of the Health & Care Quality Committee, you will:

• Provide strategic oversight of the quality and safety of our health and care services.
• Review performance, governance and quality assurance reports.
• Support continuous improvement and regulatory compliance.
• Visit services to gain insight into the experiences of the people we support.
• Offer constructive challenge and independent professional advice.
• Act as an ambassador for St Elizabeth's Centre and its mission.

You will work alongside Trustees, senior leaders and fellow committee members to help ensure our services remain safe, effective, compassionate and person-centred.

We're Looking For

We would particularly welcome applications from senior professionals with experience in:

• Health and social care leadership
• Clinical governance and quality improvement
• Nursing or allied health professions
• Learning disabilities, epilepsy or complex care
• Safeguarding and quality assurance
• CQC and/or Ofsted regulated services
• Service development, innovation or research
• Strategic leadership and organisational governance

Board or committee experience is welcomed but not essential.

About You

You'll be someone who:

• Is committed to improving outcomes for people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Can think strategically and contribute to good governance.
• Is confident providing constructive challenge and independent advice.
• Builds positive relationships and works collaboratively.
• Shares our values of compassion, dignity and excellence.
• Supports the Catholic ethos and mission of St Elizabeth's Centre.

What You'll Gain

This voluntary role offers an opportunity to:

• Make a genuine impact on the quality of specialist care.
• Share your expertise with an established and respected charity.
• Develop and broaden your governance and committee experience.
• Work alongside experienced Trustees and senior leaders.
• Support one of Hertfordshire's leading specialist care organisations.

A comprehensive induction and ongoing training will be provided to support you in the role.

We welcome informal visits. To arrange a tour, contact recruitment@stelizabeths.org.uk.

Safeguarding & Equality

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check. This post involves regulated activity.

We are an equal opportunities employer and actively welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact us during the recruitment process.
 

Join us and help ensure exceptional care for those who need it most.