Strategic Clinical & Digital Transformation Trustee

Help shape the future of compassionate hospice care Clinical Trustee and Digital Transformation Trustee Use your clinical, digital or strategic expertise to help Birmingham Hospice deliver outstanding care for generations to come.

Location: Birmingham

Time commitment: Approximately 1 day per month

Closing date:
Sunday 19 July 2026

At Birmingham Hospice, our work is guided by compassion, dignity and respect. We support people and families through some of life’s most important moments, and we know that delivering exceptional care now and, in the future, depends on strong governance, thoughtful leadership and well-led change.

We are seeking two new Trustees to join our Board and help guide the next stage of our journey:

We are looking for a senior clinical professional who can support our board level decision making through their experience and clinical insight, enabling an appropriate level of assurance and ensuring that our patients continue to receive outstanding care. You will also use your experience to support and engage our leadership teams to ensure that our commissioning and regulatory standards are maintained through building effective relationships with our senior clinical team.

It would be desirable to have experience with digital transformation given the digital journey that the hospice is embarking on.

This is a rewarding voluntary role for an experienced healthcare leader who is passionate about improving patient care.

We are seeking an experienced digital, IT or AI leader to help shape the future of hospice care in an increasingly digital world. You will provide strategic insight and oversight across digital innovation, cybersecurity and emerging technologies. You will also support and challenge our leadership teams to ensure technology is used ethically, safely and effectively to enhance patient care, strengthen organisational resilience and manage opportunities and risks in AI and emerging technologies.

• A senior clinician, with a strong background in clinical practice and leadership.
• A strong understanding of patient safety and quality improvement.
• A collaborative approach and alignment with Birmingham Hospice’s mission and values.
• Awareness of the national healthcare landscape and emerging challenges facing the sector.
• It would be desirable to have experience with digital transformation given the digital journey that the hospice is embarking on (this is not essential).

• Senior digital or IT leadership experience, ideally at board or executive level.
• Expertise in AI, digital transformation or emerging technologies.
• A strong understanding of cybersecurity, data protection and cyber governance.
• The ability to translate complex technology issues for non-technical audiences.
• Experience of digital risk, compliance or regulatory frameworks.
• A collaborative and strategic approach, aligned with our values and mission.

This is a meaningful opportunity to use your expertise to make a lasting difference for people and families across Birmingham.

You will help steer a respected and growing charity, contributing to the future of hospice care in a changing health and digital landscape.

You will work alongside passionate people who are committed to excellence, compassion and continuous improvement.

Applications are welcome from anyone aged 18 or over who has the relevant skills, experience and time to contribute, subject to standard trustee eligibility requirements.

To find out more and to submit your CV, please contact

anna-marie.shi

This is a voluntary position. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.