Elections now open at local hospitals
PEOPLE across the Dearne Valley are being encouraged to step forward and stand as governors in elections now open at Doncaster and Bassetlaw Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
The trust is calling for individuals from all walks of life to consider the role, which plays a key part in ensuring local communities have a voice in how healthcare services are shaped and delivered.
Governors represent the views of patients, the public and our workforce, bringing valuable local insight to support the development of services across the organisation.
DBTH serves a population of more than 440,000 people across South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire and surrounding areas, employing over 7,300 colleagues and operating hospital sites in Mexborough, Doncaster, and Bassetlaw.
The council of governors is made up of elected public and staff representatives, alongside appointed partner governors, and works collectively to hold non-executive directors to account for the performance of the board.
Mark Bailey, chair of the board at DBTH, said: “Our role is to serve a diverse population and we are stronger as a trust when we are able to listen to and work with governors from all backgrounds and communities.
“This is an opportunity to be part of our resolve to be ‘Healthier together, delivering exceptional care for all’.”
Nominations are now open and will close on Friday, June 5.
Those wishing to stand must also be a trust member – details on how to sign-up are available at www.dbth.nhs.uk.