David J Harland
I have enjoyed a successful 18-year corporate career.
In 1997 I established a business consulting practice providing services to both the private and public sectors, and in 2000 established a software business.
I have been an local education authority appointed school governor, chaired the Kettering and Corby policing area Independent Advisory Group for four years, was a member of the Northants Police stop and search working group, and a charity trustee.
E-mail: please mark for the attention of David Harland to kgh-tr.Corporate@nhs.net
Jayne Smith
My name is Jayne Smith. I was born in Corby, and I have lived here since 1986. I am a widow, with a daughter and two granddaughters. Voluntary work has appealed to me since I was 16,and I have undertaken various roles in this sector, most recently, I am a volunteer at Corby library, and a RVS Steward volunteer at the local Covid vaccination centre. KGH is my local hospital, and as a Governor, I would like to represent the people of Corby, who, like me, turns to it at our hour of need. At these difficult times, we expect our hospital to care for us in the most effective and efficient way it can, We are all only too aware of the huge fiscal and other pressures KGH is under, but I believe we need to do, and to be seen to be doing, the very best we can, not just for the patients, but for EVERYONE, who in their own way, is helping to achieve this. I would consider it a privilege to be a KGH Governor, and to play my part in this.E-mail: please mark for the attention of Jayne Smith to kgh-tr.Corporate@nhs.net
Christopher York
I have lived in Weldon for the past 5 years having moved from Peterborough, where I was a deputy lead governor representing Peterborough on the CPFT (Cambridgeshire & Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust). My roles included mentoring new governors, helping to establish local support groups, and working as part of a team to constantly look at ways to improve on existing structures. I believe in the value of training and embedding new governors to make them fully effective in these important roles. Prior to moving to Weldon, I was chair of my local Parish council and have a thorough understanding of local government and forging working partnerships. I trained as a volunteer youth worker for Peterborough City Council which involved working with the Police and other agencies and also as a local authority school governor. I enjoy working as part of a team to help achieve successful outcomes. In my personal life, I work in digital media &marketing and have various skillsets which I believe would make me an effective governor on the KGHNHS Foundation Trust.
Term of office: October 2022 to December 2025 (1st term of office)
E-mail: please mark for the attention of Chris York to kgh-tr.Corporate@nhs.net
Address: C/O Trust Board Secretary, Kettering General Hospital, Glebe House, Rothwell Road, Kettering, NN16 8UZ
I am passionate about health care and ensuring it meets the highest standards possible. I am Northamptonshire born and bred and support local people in bringing forward relevant issues.
I was an Consultant Surgeon managing Trauma and Cold Orthopaedics at KGH for 26 years. I was a Clinical Director, planned and managed the Orthopaedic service to Kettering, Corby, Wellingborough districts. I was Chairman of Medical Advisory Committee of KGH for six years, advising the Executive Directors and CEO on behalf of Consultant and Medical matters. I was also Chairman of Medical Advisor Committee of Woodland Private Hospital for six years. I have gained experience to manage both medical and management; to take the challenge as one of the Governor to support the patients, management and community
My background is in education teaching in Hertfordshire and Cornwall, I have a BA degree in sociology. While running the Small Schools Project in Cornwall I became aware of the issues related to living in rural areas. I was my husband’s Carer for 20+ years.
I am a trainer and HR business consultant with over 20 years experience. I have worked as an advisor and assessor for Investors in People for over 20 years.
I have spent almost half my life in Kettering where I received good post graduate speciality training. I then left to complete my higher surgical training in Newcastle, Sheffield and Leicester. I came back as a consultant in ENT/ Head &Neck Surgeon1986 -2011. I represented KGH in The Community Health Council until its dissolution. I was appointed External Assessor for The Health Services Ombudsman 1999-2010 and as a member of the Oxford Governance Forum undertook regular visits to Hospitals in the Oxford Region.
As a public governor I will contribute 45 years of clinical front-line NHS experience along with the passion and drive to help ensure the highest-possible standard of patient care.
I am interested in all aspects of health and social care. I am a service user as I am disabled due to being blind and use a guide dog to get about. I also have experience of being a carer when my mother developed dementia in her later years. I would like to get involved with Kettering General Hospital so that I am able to influence and enhance the understanding of the needs of the Black and Minority Ethnic community as well as disabled people at large.
I am a retired dentist and I worked in the NHS from 1977 until 2006. I worked first in the Community Dental Service, then as an Senior House Officer at Guy's Dental Hospital and finally in general practice (I was also a commissioned officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps Reserve). I owned and managed my own dental practice in Bedford from1993 until 2017, and have experience of both NHS and private dentistry. I have experience of dealing with patients, healthcare regulation and managing staff. In addition, I have had substantial experience of healthcare procurement as well as the financial aspects of a healthcare business. The NHS is a vitally important organisation within the UK. Even in retirement, I believe that I can contribute to its success (and in particular to the success of Kettering General Hospital). I would hope that my experience both in and out of the NHS (my practice was wholly private during my last decade) will assist in this.
My NHS career started in 1997, when I joined Surrey Ambulance Service as a Trainee Ambulance Technician. After 3 very intensive months of training, I was out on the road answering 999 calls. I qualified as a Paramedic in 2000, after another very intensive three-month course. During my time with the Ambulance Service, I undertook duties as a Station Officer, Training Officer and in the Emergency Planning Department. I also had two years working as a paramedic in the four Surrey Police Custody Suites. I furthered my education with a BA Hons in Post Compulsory Education and Training and a MSc in Emergency and Unscheduled Care.
My career at Kettering General Hospital started in 2007 as a Health Care Assistant, initially on Harrowden A ward and then onto MAU. After a short break away I returned to Kettering General in 2013 and have been Capacity Co-ordinator, Discharge Assistant, Service Support Manager, Capital Programmes Operational Delivery Manager, Cancer Services Manager and today Head of Strategic Corporate and Community Fundraising. 
My experience from starting in the NHS as an apprentice to where I am now has allowed me to talk and listen to other people's stories and appreciate that we are all diverse, as well as being able to have a balanced view which is a skill I have learnt over time. 
With a degree in Public Policy majoring in Public Health, my passion for healthcare and healthcare management has been deep rooted since my university days.
My current role as a Project Managers offers the opportunity to meet and interactive with a wide cross section of our teams - but if I haven't had the chance to meet you yet, as I mentioned earlier, I would be more than happy for you to contact me directly.
I am passionate about playing an effective role in contributing to ensuring KGH offer safe and excellent services to staff and patients. I would like to represent our staff as well as patients and ensure that the voice of BAME community is also taken into account while contributing ideas, suggestions and giving views to support the organisation which will enable KGH to enhance the services within its diverse community.
Qualified from Sheffield University MB Chb in 1969.
Since 1997 Jennie has lived and worked in Rushden, Wellingborough and now Higham Ferrers. Jennie has been a Borough Councillor at Wellingborough and now a Unitary Councillor for North Northamptonshire Council. She is the Chair of Area Planning (Thrapston), a role that she is passionate about, Vice Chair of Licensing and member of the Executive Panel on Climate Change.
Matthew lives in Duston, Northampton with his family. Matthew has been an elected member of Northampton Borough Council and Northamptonshire County Council since 2009, holding various positions of responsibility including being elected as the last leader of the County Council to see the council through to the creation of the two new unitary authorities of North and West Northamptonshire. Matthew was elected to the new West Northamptonshire unitary authority in May 2021 and holds the portfolio of Adult Social Care and Public Health. Matthew is also involved with his family nursery and garden centre business which was established in 1923.
