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Posted 12 day(s) ago
Reference: 196-SMT1836D-A
Job summary
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an outstanding individual to become its next Chair. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead one of the UK's largest and most successful NHS foundation trusts at a pivotal time for healthcare, research and innovation.
The successful candidate must satisfy the NHS Fit and Proper Persons standard.
Main duties of the job
The Chair will lead the Board of Directors and Council of Governors, providing strategic leadership and ensuring the Trust continues to deliver its ambitious vision of Better, Faster, Fairer Healthcare for All. Working closely with the Chief Executive, governors, staff, patients and partners, the successful candidate will champion high-quality patient care, innovation, research, strong governance and collaborative system leadership.
We are looking for an individual with substantial board-level leadership experience, strong strategic and partnership-building skills, a commitment to equality, inclusion and good governance, and the ability to inspire confidence across a wide range of stakeholders.
About us
The Trust includes Guy's Hospital, St Thomas' Hospital, Evelina London Children's Hospital, Royal Brompton Hospital and Harefield Hospital, employs around 23,900 staff and provides more than 3.1 million patient contacts annually.
To apply for this role, all applicants must:
Send your application directly to Korn Ferry, comprising:
o A CV detailing your qualifications, employment history, skills and experienceo A covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role
Please email these documents to: [email protected]
Details
Date posted
23 September 2026
Pay scheme
Very senior manager (VSM)
Salary
Depending on experience £71,250 per annum based on three days a week.
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
4 years
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
196-SMT1836D-A
Job locations
3rd Floor, 200 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please consult the attached candidate brief
£71,250 per annum based on three days a week. This figure is subject to the national NHS framework and final approval at the appointment stage.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please consult the attached candidate brief
£71,250 per annum based on three days a week. This figure is subject to the national NHS framework and final approval at the appointment stage.
Person Specification
For full role requirements
Essential
- please consult the attached candidate brief
Person Specification
For full role requirements
Essential
- please consult the attached candidate brief
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
3rd Floor, 200 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Address
3rd Floor, 200 Great Dover Street
London
SE1 4YB
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.guysandstthomas.nhs.uk/careers/careers.aspx (Opens in a new tab)