Committees

NHS Dorset has established a number of committees to assist with the oversight, assurance and delivery of its functions. A summary of the committees can be found below and in the Governance Handbook.

The core purpose of this committee is to provide oversight and seek assurances that NHS Dorset and partner organisations are delivering on commitments regarding better health outcomes, the prevention agenda, reducing inequality and inequity, social and economic development, environmental sustainability, commissioning services which support these principles and ensuring services are commissioned with measurable objectives and investment outcomes.

The Terms of Reference for the Prevention, Equity and Outcomes Committee.

The core purpose of this Committee is to provide oversight and seek assurances that NHS Dorset and partner organisations are delivering on commitments regarding the Joint Forward Plan objectives, transformation, research, digital, data and technology and innovation, inward investment, income generation and strategic partnerships.

The Terms of Reference for the Strategic Objectives Committee.

The core purpose of this Committee is to provide oversight and seek assurances that NHS Dorset and partner NHS organisations are delivering on commitments regarding financial management, annual operating plan delivery, regulatory performance and reporting, including delivery of the National Operating Framework, capital management and investment including investment/disinvestment decisions, post-evaluation and return on investment, and enhancing productivity.

The Terms of Reference for the Productivity and Performance Committee.

The core purpose of this Committee is to provide oversight and seek assurances that NHS Dorset and partner organisations are delivering on commitments regarding the ICS and ICB People Plans, leadership development and talent management, workforce – planning, recruitment, retention and training, equality, diversity and inclusion, health and wellbeing, public engagement and supporting broader social and economic development.

The Terms of Reference for the People, Engagement and Culture Committee.

The core purpose of this Committee is to provide oversight and seek assurances that NHS Dorset and partner organisations are delivering on commitments regarding delivery and effectiveness of quality and safety across the system, delivery and effectiveness of the ICS Clinical Strategy, quality governance including quality planning, quality control, quality improvement and assurance, patient/people experience, capacity and capability to drive a quality improvement culture.

The Terms of Reference for the Quality, Experience and Safety Committee.

The core purpose of this Committee is to provide oversight and seek assurances on the adequacy of governance, risk management and internal control processes within the ICB including financial governance, corporate governance, risk management and internal and external audit.

The Terms of Reference for the Risk and Audit Committee.

The core purpose of this Committee is to support the Board to exercise the functions of the ICB in the Health and Care Act 2022 regarding appointments, remuneration and allowances.

The Terms of Reference for the Remuneration Committee.

There are currently no formal sub-committees.