Would you like to become involved in developing and improving the Trust’s services? If so, make a difference by putting your name forward to be a public governor! The Trust’s governors (who are volunteers) have an important role, working alongside Trust staff to represent the needs and views of their local members, with a shared aim to improve the delivery of local NHS services.
Vacancies
This year we have vacancies in the following public constituencies areas:
- Bolsover and North East Derbyshire (one vacancy)
- Amber Valley (one vacancy)
- Erewash (one vacancy)
- High Peak and Derbyshire Dales (two vacancies)
- Derby City East (two vacancies)
- Derby City West (one vacancy)
The Council of Governors is responsible for representing the interests of members and the public, holding the non-executive directors to account and key appointments. The term of office is for three years, beginning on 1 February 2026.
What you will do
- Represent the interests and views of local members
- Attend the Council of Governors meetings (all meetings are held during the day, usually on a Tuesday)
- Act as an ambassador for the Trust
- Hold non-executive directors to account for the Trust’s performance.
Interested in joining us?
If you are thinking about standing, nominations open on 24 November 2025 and the best way to submit a nomination is via the on-line portal www.cesvotes.com/DHFT2026 as you can upload your election statement and photo direct and get instant confirmation. Forms are also available to download from this site.
Should you prefer to complete and return a form offline, they are available from 24 November 2025 from:
The Returning Officer
Civica Election Services, The Election Centre 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW
Tel: 0208 889 9203
Email: ftnominationenquries@cesvotes.com
For more information about becoming a governor, please contact the membership and Involvement Manager by calling 01332 623723 or emailing dhcft.membership@nhs.net.
The closing date for receipt of nominations by Civica Election Services is 5pm on Tuesday 9 December 2025.
For your information, if we receive more nominations than vacancies, the next stage of the process will be for public members in those areas to vote for the candidates they would like to represent them on the Council of Governors.
“It is really important our local people are represented on the Council of Governors so that their views and interests of the Trust are heard.”
Selina Ullah, Trust Chair
Who can stand in the elections?
You must be a member of Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust and be over the age of 16. Becoming a Trust member is easy to do and can be done online - visit the become a Trust member page - or by emailing our Membership Manager: dhcft.membership@nhs.net
We particularly welcome nominations from members of our communities that are currently underrepresented on our Council of Governors.
If becoming a governor is not for you, please encourage others to apply to become a governor. Please also use your vote to elect the public member you want to represent you on the Council of Governors.
