Board Member

Join our Team!

We are seeking a new Board Member with Clinical Experience to join our Hospice Board, to contribute knowledge, skills and innovative thinking to drive the organisation through the next stages of growth and development.

Now in our 4th decade and just returned home to Racecourse Road, Ayr, after an extensive Capital Build Project, there has never been a more exciting time to be an Ayrshire Hospice Board Member. Join us and be part of our unique journey.

The Board is responsible for the strategic direction, accountability of the organisation, as well as risk

management, quality and performance monitoring. Board Members are expected to challenge and contribute to the development of the organisation and ensure financial controls and governance systems are robust, transparent and compliant with regulation.

We are specifically seeking someone with clinical experience from the health and social care sector with equality and diversity of thought being absolutely important.

We are seeking individuals that:

• Have a background in influencing clinical services, ideally in palliative care.
• Have experience navigating change and transformation within healthcare environments.
• Have demonstrable passion for and belief in the work that we do.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Have a strong understanding of clinical governance, service improvement, audit processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Are committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity at all levels.
• Have insight into the challenges and opportunities within palliative and end-of-life care.
• Are willing to complete a PVG application due to the strategic nature of the role and its influence on clinical governance and patient care.

All skill sets and backgrounds will be considered - if you are an innovative and forward-thinking individual who shares our core values, we would like to hear from you.

Time Commitment

Board Members should be able to commit to, when possible, attending 4 Board meetings and 4 Board seminars per year. In addition, Board Members are expected to attend any Committees that they are allocated to. These are also held on a quarterly basis.

The total time commitment for a Board Member is equivalent to 1 working day per month (approx.) including Board and Committee meetings which are held in the early evening.

Board Members are also encouraged and will have the opportunity to take part in ambassadorial activities and fundraising events.

How to Apply

To view the full recruitment pack, please visit careers.ayrshirehospice.org

To apply, please email your CV and supporting letter to along with details of 2 referees. Please note that referees will not be contacted until offer stage or without prior consent.

Closing date for applications is Friday 28th November 2025.

Applicants will be shortlisted for interview based on their application matching detail provided in the Job Description.

Interviews will be held during December 2025.

Any application or discussion will be treated in the strictest confidence. Informal enquiries can be made to the Ayrshire Hospice Chair and Depute Chair.

Professor Tom Steele, Chair of the Ayrshire Hospice Board

Professor Hazel Borland, Depute Chair of the Ayrshire Hospice Board