Non-Executive Directors, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) is one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals, providing specialist and complex care to children and young people from across the UK and beyond. As a centre of excellence in clinical, academic, and operational fields, we are committed to our mission to be the world’s leading children’s hospital. Our staff, patients, and families are central to our work.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual to our Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the strategic direction, oversight, and governance of an internationally renowned children’s hospital.

We seek a Non-Executive Director with significant experience in workforce transformation, organizational development, or people strategy. You will provide insights into creating inclusive, healthy workplace cultures aligned with strategic objectives and help shape and scrutinize our people-focused frameworks. Experience may be from the public or private 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

The ideal candidate will be a strategic, inclusive, and values-driven leader with experience working at or near Board level. You should demonstrate sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to analyze complex information, offer constructive challenge and support, and champion our mission and values.

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 underrepresented groups, including those from the global majority, disabled individuals, and LGBTQ+ community members.

This role requires approximately 2 to 3 days per month. Remuneration aligns with NHS Foundation Trust guidelines and will be discussed with shortlisted candidates.

GOSH leads in paediatric research, with a thriving R&I programme underpinning its mission to transform lives. Our collaborations include the UK’s only paediatric Biomedical Research Centre with UCL, and we are a lead provider for the North Thames Genomics Medicine Centre, part of the 100,000 Genomes Project.

The GOSH Learning Academy (GLA) provides world-class education and training to healthcare professionals, including partnerships with Middlesex University for postgraduate paediatric education.

The new Children’s Cancer Centre (CCC) will be a national hub for children with complex cancers, featuring state-of-the-art facilities and integrated services.

Our mission is to put the child first and always. Our strategy, 'Above and Beyond,' guides us to improve care for children with complex needs. Our core values—Always Welcoming, Helpful, Expert, and One Team—are shared by all staff and volunteers.

Please quote the role reference number A040543. Submit a cover letter (Word document) highlighting your interest, contact details for three referees (who will be contacted only with your permission), and complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

If shortlisted, Yoti will facilitate an online right-to-work check. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups to ensure our workforce reflects the community we serve. Completing the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form is encouraged but voluntary.

Contact Frank McKenna, Global Managing Director, or Michael Earnshaw, Director of Research, for more information. Details are available at the bottom of this microsite. Final interviews are to be confirmed. Please note the reference number when applying.