“I wanted to do something in the community and I have found it very rewarding” - That’s the message from one of our lead governors Dave Hargreaves about what he enjoys about the role, to mark reaching half way through elections to find 14 new governors.
Nine public governors and five staff governors being sought, with the process open to those aged 16 or above. Applicants must be a member of the Trust, where membership currently stands at over 13,000 people. They do not need to be from a healthcare background.
Governors sit on a dedicated council and are considered the eyes and ears of the public, patients and staff. They are essential to help the Trust understand and respond to what patients and local residents expect from LSCft.
Applications are welcome from people of all backgrounds and experiences to ensure that the voice of LSCft’s Council of Governors – made up of 23 elected representatives and four nominated by partners - is reflective of our diverse workforce and communities across all of Lancashire and South Cumbria.
Dave currently works at BAE Systems in an engineering management role and enjoys being a dad to his young family, which he is able to fit with being a governor. Hear what he has to say about the role below.
What does a governor do?
- They represent the views of staff, patients and the public, particularly in relation to the Trust’s strategic direction and when services are being developed.
- Hold the Non-Executive Directors to account for the performance of the Board of Directors.
- Review annually the extent to which the Trust is meeting its objective of delivering high-quality services.
- Work with the Board of Directors on other matters for the benefit of the Trust.
Representatives are being sought for the following areas:
- Central Lancashire – two seats
- East Lancashire – three seats
- North Lancashire – two seats
- South Cumbria – one seat
- Out of area – one seat
- Staff constituency – Admin and Clerical – one seat
- Staff constituency – Medical – one seat
- Staff constituency – Network and Corporate – one seat
- Staff constituency - Nursing Professionals and Support Staff – one seat
- Staff constituency – Other Clinical – one seat
Governors are elected for a three-year period, with the opportunity to stand for re-election for a second and final three-year term.
The deadline for people to nominate themselves is midnight on Monday 6 November 2023.
You can find out more about being a governor or a member online or by emailing company.secretary@lscft.nhs.uk
