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 (two vacancies)
- Chesterfield (one vacancy)
- Erewash (one vacancy)
- High Peak and Derbyshire Dales (one vacancy)
- Rest of England (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 up to three years, beginning on 1 February 2024.
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 10 November 2023 and the best way to submit a nomination is via the on-line portal www.cesvotes.com/DHFT2024 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 10 November 2023 from:
The Returning Officer
Civica Election Services, The Election Centre 33 Clarendon Road, London N8 0NW
Tel: 020 8889 9203
Email: ftnominationenquries@cesvotes.com
A form can also be obtained by texting 2FT DH and your name and address to the number 88802.
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 11 December 2023.
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.
Should you stand and be successful, you will be expected to attend an induction session on 6 February 2024 in Derby.
“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.
“I became a governor because I believe in sustaining the NHS and increasing its effectiveness in providing healthcare. I was elected this year and am really finding it an interesting role."
Ogechi Eze, public governor, Derby City West
All about the constituencies
Bolsover and North East Derbyshire’s governor will represent the views of our members across the wards of: Bolsover District Council North East Derbyshire District Council.
Chesterfield’s governor will represent the views of our members across the wards of: Barrow Hill and New Wittington, Brimington North, Brimington South, Brockwell, Dunston, Hasland, Hollingwood and Inkersall, Holmesbrook, Linacre, Loundsley Green, Lowgates and Woodthorpe, Middlescroft and Poolsbrook, Moor, Old Whittington, Rother, St Helens, St Leonards, Walton West.
Erewash’s governor will represent the views of our members across the wards of: Abbotsford, Breaston, Cotmanhay, Derby Road East, Derby Road West, Draycott, Hallam Fields, Ilkeston Central, Ilkeston North, Kirk Hallam, Little Eaton and Breadsall, Little Hallam, Long Eaton Central, Nottingham Road, Ockbrook and Borrowash, Old Park, Stanley, Sandiacre North, Sandiacre South, Sawley, West Hallam and Dale Abbey, Wilsthorpe.
High Peak and Derbyshire Dales' governor will represent the views of our members across the wards of: Derbyshire Dales District Council, High Peak Borough Council.
Rest of England’s governor will represent the views of our members from the area outside of Derbyshire.
Why does Derbyshire Healthcare have governors?
After gaining Foundation Trust status in 2011, we made a commitment to represent our communities as effectively as possible and promote public awareness of health issues.
Having Trust members – represented by elected governors – is a key way for Derbyshire Healthcare to involve local people in the organisation’s work and ensure that it provides the best possible care and treatment for the people it serves.
The organisation’s Council of Governors is made up of 16 members of the public, six staff representatives and six representatives from partner organisations. Governors are elected by the our members and oversee our Board, who are responsible for running the NHS services that we are commissioned to provide to the residents of Derby and Derbyshire.
Council of Governor meetings
The next Council of Governors meeting is taking place on:
- 7 March 2023 from 2.00-5.00pm
All are welcome to attend this meeting, which will be held virtually by Microsoft Teams, please book your invite by email at dhcft.membership@nhs.net or by calling 01332 623723.
