Medical Professional
Clinical insight from a hospital, hospice or community setting to help guide the quality and safety of our care.
Enquire about this areaFoyle Hospice seeks new trustees
Share your expertise, help guide our future, and make a real difference to families across the North West — for around four hours a month.
~4 hours a month
Approximate time commitment
3-year term
Renewable up to two further terms
Voluntary & non-executive
Unpaid, strategic role
The difference you'll help make
Foyle Hospice is a caring organisation offering palliative and end-of-life care to people across the Western Health and Social Care Trust area and beyond.
Our services include our Inpatient Unit, Day Therapy and Community Palliative Care at Home, along with adult and children's bereavement support. We're here for people at the most difficult of times, when they need us most — and our trustees help make sure we can keep being there.
About the role
We're strengthening our Board by appointing new trustees who can give around four hours a month. You'll help shape and guide the future direction of the hospice — thinking strategically, working collaboratively with fellow trustees, and helping us keep delivering outstanding care.
It's a voluntary, unpaid position for an initial term of three years, renewable for up to a maximum of two further three-year terms.
Where your experience fits
We'd be especially interested to hear from people with senior-level experience in any of these areas. Not sure if your background fits? Just get in touch — we'd love to talk.
Nurse or Clinician
A community healthcare background to bring a frontline perspective on the needs of patients and families.
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Charity-sector financial expertise to support strong, transparent stewardship of our funds.
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People and workforce expertise to help us support and develop our staff and volunteers.
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Experience of robust governance to help us meet our responsibilities and standards.
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Legal expertise to guide the Board on obligations, risk and good practice.
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Commercial and retail insight to help grow our shops and online income.
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A commitment to inclusion, helping us reflect and serve our diverse community.
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Have an informal chatWhy become a trustee
Make a real difference
Help guide an organisation that changes lives across the community every day.
Grow and develop
Broaden your own experience through participation in robust corporate governance.
Strategic experience
Work at a strategic, non-executive level alongside experienced colleagues.
Give back locally
Use your skills to support a hospice built by, and for, this community.
Reflecting the community we serve
We warmly welcome applicants who represent our local diverse community. We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be at their best, and where a range of voices and perspectives shape the decisions we make.
Ready to find out more?
There's no obligation — whether you're ready to apply or simply curious, we'd be glad to hear from you.
Have an informal chat
For an informal discussion, without obligation, speak with our Chief Executive, Donall Henderson.
Call 028 7135 1010Request an application pack
For an application pack and further information, email Patricia Ferguson.
Email for a packFrequently asked questions
How much time does it take?
We're looking for trustees who can give around four hours a month.
Is the role paid?
No — this is a voluntary, unpaid position. The rewards come from helping our organisation develop, seeing the difference we make to people's lives, and your own personal development through strategic, non-executive work.
How long is the term?
An initial term of three years, renewable for up to a maximum of two further three-year terms.
Do I need previous trustee experience?
Not necessarily. We're looking for senior-level experience in one of the areas above, along with the ability to think strategically and work collaboratively with others. If you're unsure, an informal chat is the perfect place to start.
How do I apply?
Email patriciaferguson@foylehospice.com for an application pack, or call 028 7135 1010 for an informal, no-obligation chat with our Chief Executive.