University Hospitals Tees, the partnership of North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, is appealing to local people to get involved in the future of health care and stand for the Council of Governors.
The trusts operate as a group model but are statutory entities in their own right, meaning each will elect governors to:
• reflect the interests of members and the general public
• help select and appoint the chairman and non-executive directors
• advise the board of directors on the development of services
• attend Council of Governors meetings
• assist the development of each trust’s membership strategy
Governors are elected from within each trust’s membership. NHS trust membership is free, easy to join and includes access to exclusive NHS discounts.
Professor Derek Bell OBE, group chair for North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust and South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, said: “Nominations for both elections are now open.
“Being an NHS governor provides an incredible opportunity to stand for your community and to help shape the future of health care.
“I hope we see people from all ages and backgrounds stand for election to make their voice heard and to be part of our ongoing journey.”
To find out more about becoming a trust member and the role of a governor, contact:
North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
• 01642 383563
• [email protected]
