We are looking for 9 new KGH Governors
Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is looking for nine new Public Governors to help shape its services and plan for the future.
The vacancies, created by the current nine Governors coming to the end of their term of office, are in Kettering, Corby, East Northamptonshire, Wellingborough and the Rest of UK
Alan Burns, Trust Chair, said: "I have worked with Governors and found their insight and challenge invaluable and I want that to continue.
"We're looking for members of the public, patients and anyone who has an interest in shaping our services for the benefit of the community to consider becoming a Public Governor.
“We welcome candidates who have time, energy, enthusiasm and a strong desire to be involved who will make enthusiastic ambassadors for the hospital."
The role of a Governor is to help ensure that the Trust delivers services that meet the needs of patients, carers, staff and local stakeholders, and that the views of local people are heard and fed back to the Board of Directors.
As a Governor, you will act as a representative for your area and provide a direct link between the Trust and your local community.
Our Governors work in partnership with the Board of Directors by giving them support and advice to help shape the Trust’s plans for the future and ensure we deliver high quality services to local people.
As a Governor, you’ll be responsible for appointing the Trust Chair and Non-Executive Directors, and subsequently holding them to account for the Trust’s performance.
Given the challenges of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a more important time to shape the future of local health services.
How to do it
Nominations open on Thursday 01 October and will close at 5pm on Monday 19 October.
You need to be a member of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust to be eligible to stand in the elections. No formal qualifications are required. Apply to become a Member of the Trust
For more information about the role of a Public Governor please visit one of our virtual ‘drop-in’ sessions taking place via Microsoft Teams:
- Wednesday, 7 October (2.00- 3.00pm) Link: https://tinyurl.com/y3lwn5e6
- Wednesday, 14 October (5.00-6.00pm) Link: https://tinyurl.com/y53hj63j
If you are unable to attend either of these sessions please contact us to arrange an informal meeting. Further information on the role of Staff Governor is available by emailing kgh-tr.Corporate@nhs.net or calling 07973 736386.
How to request a nomination form
From 01 October you will be able to request a nomination form directly from UK Engage via the details below:
Tel: 0345 209 3770, 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday to Friday
Email: kettering@uk-engage.orgPost: UK Engage Image House, 10 Acorn Business Park, Heaton Lane,
Stockport SK4 1ASThe poll opens on Tuesday 03 November and voting will run until 5pm on Thursday 26 November.
The results will be announced on Friday 27 November 2020.
For more information about the elections process and becoming a member please contact the Corporate Governance Office by emailing: kgh-tr.Corporate@nhs.net