Visa sponsorship evidence
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.
From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed sponsors as “Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust” (Skilled Worker). Register checked 23 October 2026.
About the job
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.
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: ApplicationsKF@kornferry.com
Please do not submit an application via TRAC
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.
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
Advert text from Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, published on NHS Jobs. Read the original advert.
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