We recently held our 2024 governor elections. Voting closed on Thursday 26 September and all candidates were informed on 1 October.
Our staff and public governors make a positive impact on the health, happiness and wellbeing of our Black Country communities. They bring a wealth of experience, knowledge and ideas, and represent the diversity of our workforce, patients, members and local communities. Governors...
- make a difference and have a positive contribution to the work of our Trust
- help us to shape the future of our services, and how we support our service users, patients, families, carers and communities
- promote and advocate for high-quality care for all
- represent their own views and experiences, as well as the views and experiences of their communities and networks
- advocate for what matters most to our communities, and share this important knowledge with our Board of Directors
- act as an ambassador for their area of expertise or interest
- are updated on the business of the Trust, and seek assurance from our Board of Directors on how the organisation is performing and developing for the future
- help plan and support member and community engagement
- help build our membership community to ensure that it is representative of the communities we serve
- receive on-going support and training to ensure they have the confidence and skills to carry out the role.
People, aged 16 and over, who live in Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and the wider West Midlands or Central England* can nominate themselves to become a governor the Trust. You also have to be a member of the Trust to nominate yourself.
We are looking for people who are passionate about local NHS services and our communities to join our friendly team of governors. You do not need experience of working in the NHS or as a governor to apply; you will receive ongoing training and support to ensure you have the confidence and skills to carry out the role. As a Trust we are passionate about anti-racism, disability inclusion, and LGBTQ+ equality, and particularly welcome applications from people who belong to a minority or marginalised community.
If you are unsure if you are a current member of the Trust or want to apply please contact:
Kate Pritchard
*Central England covers the areas of Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and Hampshire