Chair | Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	Guys and St Thomas NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£71,250 per annum based on three days a week.
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	London, SE1 7EP
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	13 Oct 2026
Closing date:	12 Nov 2026

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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.

To apply for this role, all applicants must:

Send your application directly to Korn Ferry, comprising:

• A CV detailing your qualifications, employment history, skills and experience

• A covering letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role

Please email these documents to: ApplicationsKF@kornferry.com

Please do not submit an application via TRAC

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 ofBetter, 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.

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.

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.

This advert closes on Monday 19 Oct 2026

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