The Trust’s Council of Governors is a valued and effective body which plays a key role influencing issues that are important to our patients, members and the wider community. It works with the Trust to ensure it provides the highest quality services for our patients.
The Council of Governors is made up of 28 individuals - 23 of them represent members from the Trust’s two constituencies (i.e., the Public Constituency and the Staff and Volunteers Constituency) and the remaining 5 represent organisations that work in partnership with the Trust.
Governors question, challenge and ask for assurances but are not responsible for the day-to-day running of the organisation. They work with the Board of Directors to influence the Trust’s future plans, ensuring that the voice of members and partners informs the Trust’s decision-making. Governors are an integral part of the Trust’s Governance Structure.
What is a Governor?
Governors are the voice of the public and staff in the governance of the Trust. They care about improving the delivery of their local health services for the good of the whole community and do so by offering their time to influence these improvements.
They play an essential role in our Trust, providing a link between our members, our community and our Board. Although there are statutory duties that our Governors perform, most importantly, they listen and represent their communities. They help us to learn and develop as a Trust.
Except for those who are nominated by the Trust’s partner organisations, Governors are members of the Trust and are elected by their fellow members in those constituencies with vacancies. It is this unique feature of Foundation Trusts that makes the NHS part of your local democracy.
Could you be a Governor?
We're looking for people with an interest and passion for their local health service. We have the following vacancies:
- Crewe and South Cheshire – 3 vacancies
- Northwich and Region – 2 vacancies
- Staff – Clinical Support Staff – 1 vacancy
- Staff – Other Professionally Qualified Clinical - 1 vacancy
Please note, you must be a Member of the Trust to stand and vote in the Governor Elections.
If you would like to represent the views of your constituents (whether it be the people living in your area or members of your staff group), please submit a nomination before the 23 July 2024 deadline. Whatever your reason to become a Governor, you can find out more and register your interest at www.
Governors play a key role in the development of our Trust and, therefore, all Members are encouraged to vote in the elections, even if they do not wish to stand as a Governor.
If you have any queries in relation to the upcoming elections, please do not hesitate to contact the Membership Office, by emailing corporate.
If you are interested in becoming a Trust Member, please visit www.
Meet our Governors
We will be holding a number of events where patients, visitors, members of the public and staff will be able to meet our fantastic Governors.
Governor Information Stands
• Tuesday 25 June 2024, 10.00am-12.00pm, Crossroads, Leighton Hospital
• Wednesday 10 July 2024, 1.00-3.00pm, Main Reception, Victoria Infirmary Northwich
• Wednesday 17 July 2024, 09.30am-11.30am, Infinity House, Crewe
Virtual Governor Information Session
Monday 15 July 2024, 4.00-5.00pm, via Microsoft Teams
For more details, please contact the Corporate Governance Team on 01270 612128 or email corporate.governance@mcht.nhs.uk