Clinical Trustee - St John Ambulance

Volunteering with St John Ambulance strengthens communities. From youth support and education to wellbeing, events, and fundraising; your time makes a real impact.

If you have previous experience in a board level role and have a clinical background, we have an exciting opportunity for you

What does the Clinical Trustee role involve?

As our Clinical Trustee, you will provide expert clinical oversight and strategic counsel to the Board of Trustees. Working closely with the Medical Director and senior clinical leaders, you will support the development of our long term clinical strategy, uphold high clinical standards, and ensure strong clinical governance across regulated and unregulated settings.

You will also chair the Clinical Advisory Group and serve as a member of the Risk and Assurance Committee, ensuring robust oversight of clinical quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

This is a pivotal role at an exciting moment for St John Ambulance as we expand our impact and continue to strengthen our ability to deliver high quality care in communities across England.

What We're Looking For

You will be a registered healthcare professional (GMC, NMC or HCPC) currently in clinical practice, with strong experience of clinical leadership at trust or corporate level.

Is this role for me?

• A current professional registration and active clinical practice.
• An understanding of the realities of delivering healthcare outside traditional settings and bring sound judgement, strategic insight, and a collaborative mindset.
• Experience at Board level or as a charity trustee.
• Experience of clinical governance and improving clinical quality.
• Ability to work effectively with volunteers in a complex organisation.

Sounds great! Tell me more

This is a voluntary role, and the term of office is three years in the first instance, with a further three year term by mutual agreement.

For further details and for the eligibility criteria, check out the role descriptions Clinical Trustee.

If you have any further questions about the role, please contact

The closing date for applications is 10 May 2026 The interviews will be held in person at St John's Gate, St. John's Lane, London, England, EC1M 4DA on the 21 May 2026

St John is committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multicultural, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers, Armed Forces and Women's groups. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engage to ensure a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equity, diversity and inclusion.