Welcome

Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the RCN Foundation. I am delighted that you have chosen to find out more about this key role for the charity. Please find in this microsite an introduction to the Foundation, the External Adviser role descriptions and person specification.

The RCN Foundation is seeking new External Advisers to join two of its substantive Committees – the Governance and Nominations Committee or the Income Generation and Investment Committee.

The RCN Foundation is a charity and grant-maker that supports members of the nursing and midwifery teams (nurses, midwives, nursing associates and healthcare support workers) to improve the health and wellbeing of the public.

Last year, we launched our strategy for 2024-2028, entitled Ignite, Inspire, Aspire: Our Vision to Transform Lives, the aim of which is to continue the transformational impact of the support provided by the RCN Foundation. Over the next five years we will increase our support in the three core areas of our work – hardship, education and learning, and research and innovation – ensuring that the voices of nursing and midwifery are reflected throughout our work. To read our strategic plan in full, please visit our website: Our strategy 2024-28

We are seeking to strengthen and widen the scope, expertise and diversity of our Committees. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the UK’s healthcare landscape.

We have ambitious plans for the growth and development of our work and we hope that you will consider joining us at this exciting time.

I look forward to receiving your application.

Professor Jane Cummings CBE RN