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How would you like to be the voice for your community and have the chance to make a difference? We are looking for foundation trust members to join the Council of Governors at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Governors have a key role in representing the interests and views of our members, both colleagues and the public, as well as the wider general public. They are essential in making sure that their views and opinions are considered in providing and developing our hospital services, making a huge difference to the lives of those we help.
The Elections to the Council of Governors will be held in February/March 2025 with nominations opening on 6 January 2025. There will be six governor vacancies available within the public constituency and two within the staff constituency (representing nurses and midwives, and unregistered healthcare and support workers).
What is the commitment expected of Governors?
A Corporate and Governor Calendar is produced each year and for the year 2025/26 has been published on the Trust’s website. It is expected that Governors commit to attend the following each year:
- Four formal Council of Governors meetings
- Informal Council Workshops and joint development sessions with the Board of Directors
- Governor Subgroup meetings
- Annual Members’ Meeting
- Ongoing training and development
Is it for me? What does a governor really do?
To find out more and if it is right for you then come along to our virtual prospective governor information workshops. You will get a chance to hear from Electoral Reform Services about the election process, learn more about the role and the expectation of a governor, meet existing governors, and hear about how you can make a difference. The workshops will be held on:
- Election Process Webinar – Tuesday 14 January 2025 from 10-11am on MS Teams (hosted by Civica)
- Election Process Workshop - Tuesday 21 January 2025 from 1.30-2.30pm – Meeting Room 1, Education Centre 1, Royal Preston Hospital
- Election Process Workshop – Tuesday 28 January 2025 from 3-4pm – Seminar Room C, Education Centre 3, Chorley and South Ribble District Hospital
To book your place on the virtual workshop or for any further information, please email corporateaffairs@LTHTR.nhs.uk or call 01772 522647 and leave your contact details (please state your name and telephone number) and arrangements will be made to send joining instructions to your calendar.
If you are interested in becoming a governor, we strongly advise booking a place on the workshops.
How to apply?
If you are interested in standing for election, an information pack and nomination form can be obtained from the Returning Officer from Monday 6 January 2025.
URL: www.cesvotes.com/LTH2024
Email: lth@cesvotes.com
Telephone: 020 8889 9203
Text: 2FT LT and your name and address to 88802
Post: Electoral Reform Services, 33 Clarendon Road, London, N8 0NW
Don’t delay – the deadline for completed nomination forms is 5pm on Monday 3 February 2025.
