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Deadline for applications: 2nd March 2025

Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in their search for a new Chair of the Trust.

The Christie is one of Europe’s leading cancer centres and an international leader in cancer research and education. They are a performance driven, high achieving organisation with patients at the heart of everything they do.  

The Christie is renowned as a world pioneer in the care, treatment and research of cancer. They build on this legacy, translating innovation and research breakthroughs into real patient benefits. Their work today is the treatment of tomorrow across the globe. The Christie serves a population of 3.2 million people across Greater Manchester and Cheshire and, as a national specialist, around a quarter of our patients are referred to them from other parts of the country.  

The Chair has a unique opportunity to lead and be part of this dedicated team who play pivotal roles in the treatment and care of our patients, in leading edge research and in the professional education of colleagues. The Chair is accountable to the council of governors and members of the Foundation Trust for leadership of the Trust Board in support of the Trust’s objectives and to NHSE and Parliament for complying with the Trust’s terms of authorisation and the aims of the NHS. 

As Chair, you will: 

• provide leadership to the board of directors and council of governors, ensuring their effectiveness on all aspects of their role and setting their agenda 
• ensure that the board of directors and council of governors work together effectively 
• ensure the provision of accurate, timely and clear information to governors and directors 
• ensure effective communication with patients, clients, members, staff and other stakeholders 
• facilitate the effective contribution of all executive and non-executive directors and ensure constructive relations between them and between directors and governors 
• be ‘fit and proper’ in line with the CQC fit and proper persons regulation 

For more information about this opportunity please download the candidate packs using the link on this page. 

If you wish to apply for this position, please supply the following by 11.59pm on 02/03/2025:

• a detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements.
• a covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the person specification. Please note that the covering letter is an important part of your application and will be assessed as part of your full application.
• please provide details of two professional referees together with a brief statement of their relationship to you and over what period of time they have known you. Referees will not be contacted without your prior consent. 

To find out more, request support when applying, or have an informal confidential discussion before applying, please get in touch with one of our consultants by emailing Christie@inclusiveboards.co.uk or calling 0207 267 8369.