Job Description

Claire House Children’s Hospice is at an exciting point in its development as we strive to deliver on our 2024-29 strategy “Together Towards Tomorrow”.

We are looking for a new Trustee to join our professional and forward-thinking Board who will help to drive the organisation forwards, to enable us to achieve our vision to ensure that every baby, child and young adult who is seriously or terminally ill, receives the very best care and support, together with their family, whenever and wherever they may need it.

As we continually seek to refresh our Board through a process of good governance and planned succession, we are now recruiting for a Trustee with experience of healthcare provision and governance, and /or the healthcare economy, to support the delivery of the charity’s future strategy.

The role

Whilst we are a looking for this person to be a Trustee first and foremost, with the ability to operate at a strategic level, they will also bring with them experiences and /or knowledge of providing healthcare for children and young people, preferably including knowledge of children’s palliative care.

They will also have knowledge of the changing healthcare environment and be able to grasp the important strategic issues and challenges which children’s hospices face in providing effective holistic palliative care.

The role will work closely with the Director of Clinical Services, who has responsibility for informing the Board of its strategic options in relation to care related issues at Claire House.

The Time Commitment

Claire House requires its Trustees to represent the organisation at 4 Trustee meetings a year. In the case of this role, it is requested that they are also involved in the off-board Clinical Governance Committee, which again takes place 4 times a year. In addition to this there are ‘away days’ once every 6 months which the Trustees set aside to discuss long term strategic issues outside of the board room.

Wherever possible, these meetings are organised outside of the normal working day to allow Trustees to manage their other priorities effectively.

Please read the role description on the Claire House Website.

To apply please send a copy of your CV and a covering letter, outlining how meet the requirements of the role, further details can be found on the Claire House wbsite.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 15th January 2025, with first interviews taking place on Monday 27th January 2025 and second interviews taking place on Wednesday 5th February 2025.

To find out more about Claire House please visit our website.

This organisation’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

This role is subject to a standard DBS check.