Are you passionate about healthcare in your area? Would you like to contribute to improving the mental health, learning disability and drug and alcohol services in the local community? If the answer is yes, you can now apply to be Governor at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
This year, there are 10 Governors’ seats up for re-election, with six of these open to the public. Our Governors play a vital role in the effectiveness of the Trust. They hold our Board to account on performance and ensure the views of people who use services, their carers and families, and those who live locally are represented. The six public roles are for the following constituencies: X. You may have used our services, care for someone who has used our services or just have an interest in improving local services.
Public meetings are held four times a year and the duties of our Governors include:
- Appointing or removing the Chair and Non-Executive Directors
- Approving the appointment of the Chief Executive
- Representing the interests of our members and the public at large
- Appointing the Trust’s auditors and receiving audit reports
- Scrutinising the Trust’s annual plans
Find out more about the role of a Governor at Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.
To nominate yourself for Governor you must become a member of the Trust: membership is free and the process is quick and very easy to complete online. The nomination form will ask you to say why you want to be a governor and tell us what skills and experience you can bring to the role.
For more information about this year’s election and to nominate yourself, please visit our special election website.