Our Board
As a Trust, we are governed by a Board of Directors and overseen by a Council of Governors, working together to ensure the Trust is safe, effective, well-led and accountable to the public we serve.
Our Board of Directors is responsible for the day-to-day management of the Trust and, with input from the Council of Governors, helps shape its future direction.
The Board monitors performance against national, regional and local objectives, and ensures the highest standards of care and service are maintained across our hospitals.
While the Trust is led by the Board of Directors, they remain accountable to the Council of Governors.
How we are run
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors are responsible for the management of our hospitals and, with input from the Council of Governors, sets the future direction of the Trust.
They are also responsible for monitoring performance against national, regional and local objectives and ensuring the highest levels of standards and performance.
Whilst the Trust is managed by the Board of Directors, the Board is accountable to the Board of Governors.
Council of Governors
The Council of Governors is made up of 20 governors elected by members of the Trust, six staff governors, two public governors and 11 partner governors elected by our partner organisations.
Public and staff governors are elected by the members in their constituencies, while partner governors are nominated by their organisation.
Members of the Trust
Being a member means being kept up to date with developments, receiving invites to member events and the annual meeting and also being able to have a say about how the Trust is run. You will also get a vote in governor elections or could even stand yourself. At the moment there are around 16,000 members at the Trust.
Find out how you can become a member here.