NED (Clinical)

Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust
circa 5 days per month
£14,770 per annum
Hackney

Gloucestershire Health and Care (GHC) is a high-performing organisation. With a c£350 million budget, a total workforce of 6,000, and an overall “Good” CQC rating, we have built a reputation for financial stability and colleague satisfaction that ranks among the best in the NHS. But there is lots more to do, both to respond to challenges and to make sure the Trust is playing its full part in changing the way healthcare services respond to population needs.

Our Trust is at a particularly exciting time of change, innovation and implementation of new ways of working for the Board and our organisation. Guided by our new Five Year Focus 2026 -2031, we are working in close partnership to transform health and care in Gloucestershire, renewing and refreshing our internal governance and service delivery structures and ensuring a continuing focus on getting the basics right too.

THE ROLE

We could not take the Trust in this exciting direction without our highly talented and engaged Board, and we are now looking to appoint a new NED, specifically with a Clinical background, who will play a key role in driving us forward during this exciting time.

We would welcome applications from candidates with a clinical background, ideally bringing insight into Primary Care, as well as a track record of system-level contributions within the NHS. You will share our passion for community health services, and our vision and values, and bring the specific skills and perspectives we need to keep moving forward.

You’ll be joining a strong and diverse team of people who will welcome your perspective and insight. Your values and how you think will matter most of all.

INFORMATION

Download the candidate brief to find out about the role. Further information about Gloucestershire Health & Care NHS Foundation Trust may also be found in the Five Year Focus, Quality Report, and People Strategy documents below:

Candidate brief     Five Year Focus     Quality Report     People Strategy    
How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • your CV or equivalent biographical information.
  • a covering letter (maximum two sides) that sets out your motivation for applying for this appointment, and why you think your skills and experience make you suitable.
  • tell us about any dates when you are not available to participate in the selection process (please see the dates below).

We would also be grateful if you would also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form provided. This form is for monitoring purposes only and is not treated as part of your application; you can email the form back to us when you apply and our team will collect it.

Recruitment timetable

The closing date for applications is Monday 21st September 2026.

Candidates will be notified about the longlist in the week commencing 21st September and selected candidates will meet with the team at Starfish Search in the week commencing 28th September.

Candidates will be notified about the shortlist by Friday 9th October. Informal meetings with stakeholders may follow confirmation of
the final shortlist, and we will ensure each candidate is fully updated and has everything they need.

Formal interviews for shortlisted candidates are expected to take place on Friday 16th October.

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