Notice of Election - Governor Opportunities

This summer, LHCH will be running elections to fill the following Governor seats:

Public Governors

• Cheshire – 1 seat
• Rest of England & Wales – 1 seat

Staff Governors

• Registered & Non Registered Nurses – 2 seats

Why should you consider becoming a Governor?

The role is an important one, it will give you knowledge and insight into the wider NHS and specifically in the running of an ‘Outstanding’ specialist hospital. You will have influence. You will also have the opportunity to meet patients, staff, executives and non-executives. Perhaps most significantly, you will be able to bring your experience to bear in improving services for the benefit of our patients and their families, and in so doing make a real difference.

Do you have:

• Enthusiasm to help the Trust continue to deliver outstanding care for our patients and their families.
• Time to commit to the role.  The minimum requirement is to attend four Council of Governors’ meetings per year and the Annual Members’ Meeting.  Ideally you would be able to also attend informal meetings with the Chair and to undertake training to support you in carrying out the role effectively.  There are opportunities for greater involvement too.
• IT skills including access to email and Microsoft Teams virtual meetings.
• Have some business skills including the ability to read and scrutinise performance reports and experience of human resources, finance or chairing meetings would be beneficial but are not essential as support and training will be given as required.

If yes, we would love to hear from you!

These are exciting opportunities for enthusiastic and committed Foundation Trust public and staff members to become LHCH Governors and make a real difference. You can self-nominate and obtain more information about the role and process by visiting the Civica nomination site or by contacting Civica Election Services (CES) on 020 8889 9203 or via email ftnominationenquiries@cesvotes.com. 

Alternatively, you can contact the LHCH Membership Office via membership.office@lhch.nhs.uk or calling 0151 600 1410. Nomination forms are available now and should be completed online by 5pm on 11th June 2025.

Notice of Election - 13th May 2025