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Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Healthcare
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be passionate about public service, a fresh thinker, skilled in communication, politically astute, and able to inspire leadership while advancing commercial goals and improving healthcare.
  • You will lead strategic advancements, enhance cancer services, foster innovation, influence nationally, communicate effectively, and inspire a passionate workforce to improve patient care.

Requirements

  • Passion for public service and the difference that timely access to healthcare can make, especially when interventions are made early.
  • Fresh thinker, unafraid to challenge convention.
  • Ability to bring a committed senior leadership team and dedicated workforce along in driving improvement and change.
  • Politically astute, able to influence nationally and collaborate internationally.
  • Ability to accelerate commercial ambitions.
  • Skilled communicator, comfortable in the spotlight.
  • Understanding of the responsibilities that come with the position that GOSH occupies in the hearts and minds of patients and their families, as well as in the hearts and minds of the public in the UK and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) at a pivotal moment in our history.
  • Ensure that the latest advances in research and innovation make their way into treatment as quickly as possible.
  • Deliver a step change in our cancer services with bigger, better environments for theatres, imaging, critical care and our hospital school.
  • Help navigate challenges, build on successes and realize ambitious plans.
  • Articulate our vision for the future and how we intend to continue to make a difference to the children and families who need us.
  • Be a fresh thinker, unafraid to challenge convention, and able to bring our committed senior leadership team and dedicated workforce along.
  • Be politically astute, able to influence nationally and collaborate internationally, and have the ability to accelerate our commercial ambitions.
  • Be a skilled communicator, comfortable in the spotlight and understand the responsibilities that come with the position that GOSH occupies in the hearts and minds of our patients and their families, as well as in the hearts and minds of the public in the UK and beyond.
  • Lead a workforce that believes passionately in GOSH’s ability to make a difference to the children we are treating now and in the future.
  • Help us write our next chapter.

FAQs

What is the primary mission of Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH)?

The primary mission of GOSH is to provide world-class care to children and young people with rare, complex, and difficult-to-treat conditions.

When is the new Children's Cancer Centre scheduled to open?

The new Children's Cancer Centre is scheduled to open in 2029.

What qualifications and traits are sought in the new Chief Executive?

The new Chief Executive should be a fresh thinker, unafraid to challenge convention, politically astute, skilled in communication, and passionate about public service and healthcare.

Is there a focus on diversity and inclusion in the hiring process?

Yes, GOSH is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer, fostering a culture where all staff are valued and respected, and ensuring a fair and consistent hiring process free from bias.

Are applications encouraged from specific communities?

Yes, GOSH particularly welcomes applications from BAME communities, people with disabilities and/or long-term health conditions, and LGBT+ community members.

Who can I contact for further details or informal visits regarding the Chief Executive position?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Vicky Graham, the Recruitment Partner, via email at Vicky.Graham@odgers.com.

What is the focus of GOSH’s new five-year strategy?

The focus of GOSH’s new five-year strategy is to articulate a vision for the future and outline how the hospital intends to continue making a difference to the children and families who need their services.

What kind of changes is the new Chief Executive expected to drive?

The new Chief Executive is expected to drive improvement and change within the organization, especially in navigating challenges and realizing ambitious plans.

How does GOSH prioritize communication with various stakeholders?

The new Chief Executive is expected to be a skilled communicator, comfortable in the spotlight, and able to influence and collaborate with stakeholders nationally and internationally.

What kind of support systems does GOSH have in place for employees?

GOSH has employee-led staff networks that are focused on various interests and common backgrounds, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment with the support of executive leadership.

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Mission & Purpose

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust (GOSH) is a national centre of excellence in the provision of specialist children's health care, currently delivering the widest range of specialist care of any children's hospital in the UK. It aspires to offer outcomes for children in the top five in the world. The largest centre in the UK for children with heart or brain problems, and, with UCLH it is the largest centre in Europe for children with cancer. It is the only specialist Biomedical Research Centre for paediatrics, it works in partnership with the UCL Institute of Child Health (ICH), part of University College London, and together they form the largest paediatric research and teaching centre in the UK, and one of the largest in the world. The hospital at Great Ormond Street is the only exclusively specialist children's hospital in the UK. It does not have an Accident and Emergency department and largely only accepts specialist referrals from other hospitals and community services. The population of children served by the hospital is characterised by those with multiple disabilities and/or health problems and rare and congenital (present at birth) conditions.