Non-Executive Director, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust
United Kingdom
A letter from our Trust Chair
Dear Candidate,
Thank you for your interest in joining the Board of Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) as a Non-Executive Director.
At GOSH, we care for some of the most seriously ill children in the UK and beyond. We are a world-leading centre of excellence in paediatric healthcare, research, and education. We provide highly specialised care to children and young people with rare and complex conditions, supported by over 60 specialist services on a single site. With nearly 300,000 patient visits each year and a national reach, GOSH is the UK’s largest paediatric centre for intensive care and cardiac surgery.
This is an exciting time to be joining GOSH, despite the financial challenges facing the NHS. We will continue our commitment to innovation as reflected in our pioneering research partnerships, including the UK’s only paediatric Biomedical Research Centre and our leadership in genomics. We will be rolling out our plans to integrate AI into our clinical and corporate functions enabling us to enhance clinical decision making, streamline operations and support our research. Construction of our new Children’s Cancer Centre has begun with completion scheduled for 2028. This state of the art facility, funded by our Charity, will let us set a new standard in integrated cancer care for our patients. Through the GOSH Learning Academy, we will continue to deliver world-class training to healthcare professionals in the UK and abroad.
But just as important as the care we provide is the culture we create for our patients, their families, and our people. We know that when our staff feel supported, valued, and inspired, they can do their best work. That’s why we’re investing in our culture and people strategy, and why this role is so vital.
We’re looking for someone who brings extensive experience in shaping healthy, inclusive workplace cultures, someone who understands the complexity of large, evolving organisations and can help us think boldly about how we support and develop our people. You’ll bring insight, challenge, and compassion to our Board, helping us ensure that our people strategy is not just well-designed, but truly lived.You will play a key role on the People and Education Assurance Committee, and one other Board assurance committee, helping us deliver on our ambitions for safe, effective care and a thriving workforce.
We are especially keen to hear from candidates who bring diverse perspectives and lived experiences that reflect the communities we serve. We want our Board to be as inclusive and dynamic as the workforce and families we support.
I hope you will consider bringing your expertise and passion to GOSH. Together, we can continue to make a real difference tothe lives of our children and their families. I look forward to hearing from you.
Regards,
About the role
Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, delivering specialist and highly complex care to children and young people from across the UK and beyond. As a centre of clinical, academic and operational excellence, we are proud of our unique heritage and our vision to be the leading children’s hospital in the world. Our staff, patients and families are at the heart of everything we do.
We are now seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to our Board of Directors as Non-Executive Director. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction, oversight and governance of an internationally recognised children’s hospital.
Non-Executive Director – People and Culture Background
We are seeking a Non-Executive Director with substantial experience in workforce transformation, organisational development or people strategy. You will bring insight into creating healthy, inclusive workplace cultures aligned to strategic goals and will help shape and scrutinise our people-focused frameworks. Experience may be drawn from public or commercial sectors. You will serve on the People and Education Assurance Committee, and one of the following:
• Quality, Safety and Experience Assurance Committee
• Audit Committee
• Finance and Performance Committee
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will be a strategic, inclusive and values-led leaders with experience of working at or near Board level. You will demonstrate sound judgement, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to analyse complex information, offer constructive challenge and support, and champion our mission and values.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a diverse Board that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and particularly encourage interest from individuals from underrepresented communities including those from the global majority, disabled people and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Time Commitment and Remuneration
This role require a commitment of approximately 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration is in line with NHS Foundation Trust guidelines and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.
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