Helen & Douglas House is a children’s hospice service, providing specialist palliative care to children across the Thames Valley and beyond. As a result of our recent strategic planning we are looking for Trustees with specific expertise in the areas of Nursing, Technology and Fundraising. Ideally you will have worked in the area we are seeking expertise in at a strategic level with a moderate degree of accountability and responsibility. To find out more please have a look at the role profiles.

As our Nursing Trustee, you will support and advise the Board of Trustees regarding nursing and the holistic care element of the service delivered by Helen & Douglas House. You will offer advice, support and challenge to the Director of Clinical services and Medical Director in the further development of the organisation’s clinical services, and support, share expertise and be a critical friend to the Director of Clinical Services and Medical Director in the delivery of services and development of innovative and developmental healthcare.

Skills we are looking for in our Nursing Trustee:

- Wide ranging experienced in a Senior Nursing role, preferably involving children, palliative care, or other clinical experience relevant to our service users.

- A clear understanding of the governance structures and processes within a clinical provider organisation.

- Experience in Care Quality Commission regulations and compliance.

- Experience in developing a clinical service/s.

- Knowledge and understanding of Information Governance in a healthcare setting, in particular the management of patient data.

- Passionate about Nursing and the difference it can make.

This very fulfilling role is unpaid with a time commitment of at least 12 days a year plus the requirement to attend other ad hoc meetings and events. All Trustees are required to attend at least 75% of board meetings annually and 75% of subcommittees. Training and support will be provided. 

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Andrea Lambert (Director of Clinical Services) on 01865 794749 or email alambert@helenanddouglas.org.uk or our Trustee Chair by email chairman@helenanddouglas.org.uk. 

The closing date for applications is Midnight on 25th May 2022, interviews will take place in June 2022. As part of the application process, you will be asked to submit your CV, and write a Supporting Statement (cover letter) as to why you would like the role.

Individuals at Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Helen & Douglas House is committed to achieving greater diversity in its board, and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.