TEWV - Could you be a Governor?
The following is from Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust.
Governors play a vital role in our Trust with responsibilities including:
- Representing the views of patients, carers, stakeholders and the wider public in our communities.
- Approving key decisions and helping shape the future of mental health and learning disabilities services.
- Seeking assurance from the board of governors and holding the non-executive directors accountable for the performance of the board.
This year we will have 18 public vacancies, and we would like to fill as many of these as possible within this round of elections to ensure the voices of people within our regions are heard.
If this sounds like something that would interest you, please get in touch.
To be a Governor you must be aged 16 years or older and live in the constituency you wish to represent.*.
We are recruiting for governors in the following areas:
- Darlington
- Middlesbrough
- North Yorkshire
- Redcar and Cleveland
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- City of York and Rest of England
No previous experience is needed, and training and support is provided for ALL governors.
More information about becoming a Trust governor, including time commitment and payment, can be found on our website. Alternatively, you can contact the company secretary’s department on 01325 552068 or email tewv.ftmembership@nhs.net
*To stand for election as a governor, you will need to sign up as a member of our Trust. This is completely free of charge and can be done by completing a secure online application form.
