27 April 2022
We are currently recruiting 17 public and three staff governors to help shape the future direction of the organisation.
Governors play an important role in understanding and championing the needs of patients, families, carers and staff, helping to ensure services meet the needs of local people. They also hold the board to account for the performance of the trust.
Governors have the opportunity to question and challenge the trust, offering different perspectives and representing the views of local communities.
Paul Murphy, Interim Chairman at TEWV, said “Our governors perform a vital role in the way we run the trust and how we account for what we do. They are the essential link between the Board, our members, and the communities we serve.”
“Being a governor is a rewarding role. We’re looking for people who care passionately about their local area and who will work in a collaborative way to grow, develop and improve our services. We welcome insights and ideas from people’s own experiences that will help us to achieve real change. We want your advice, your support and your challenge.”
“We’re keen to ensure our governing body is fully representative of our local communities and would therefore particularly welcome interest from groups that are currently under-represented – including, but not confined to, BAME communities. Please get in touch if you are interested – we would love to hear from you.”
“We can promise you a role where you can make a real difference within a vital public service. I look forward to working with you on Our Journey to Change.”
Whatever your background or experience, as long as you are a member of the trust, aged 16 years or over and live in the area the vacancy is in you can apply for a position on our council of governors.
Meeting at least four times each year, the council of governors work includes developing the membership of the trust, appointing non-executive directors, including the chairman, and considering the trust’s annual accounts.
Governors are expected to attend at least two council of governor meetings each year and will have the opportunity to get involved in a variety of different streams of work. Support and training is available, travel and out of pocket expenses will be paid.
Mary Booth, public governor, said “For me, the best thing about becoming a governor is having the opportunity to visit services, meet with staff and talk to people about their experiences of TEWV. We need people with different backgrounds and experiences to join our council of governors, to help make sure mental health and learning disabilities services are the best they can be and what we would expect for ourselves or a member of our family.”
Nominations are now open and will close on Friday 13 May.
To find out how you can get involved please visit https://www.tewv.nhs.uk/get-involved/membership/elections/.
