Chance to play key role at RUH

The Royal United Hospital has advertised for seven public governors to guide its services and nominations are now open.

A public governor helps to ensure that the hospital trust delivers services that meet the needs of all local stakeholders.

Governors do this by creating stronger links with the community, reflecting patient and public views and interests.

The core time commitment for public governors is four council meetings per year, plus the annual members’ meeting but there are many other activities they can get involved in. Governors receive full training for their role.

This autumn, the Trust will launch its new vision and goals for the RUH, which will shape its future. This is an exciting time to join the Council of Governors as the body sets its ambitions, offering direction, hope and energy for everyone they work with and for, alongside the massive challenges faced by the NHS.

Trust chair Alison Ryan said: “Governors help the hospital’s Board to stay focussed on the things that really matter. They are an invaluable part of our management.”

Nominations opened on Tuesday, August 2, and will close at 5pm on Wednesday, August 31. Applicants need to be a Member of the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust.

Contact the Membership Office on 01225 821262 or via email at Ruhmembership@nhs.net.

Information sessions will be held on: Wednesday, August 17, 4pm to 5pm and Tuesday, August 23, noon to 1pm

Nomination forms are available from : www.cesvotes.com/ruh2022 or can be requested directly from Civica Election Services by contacting: www.cesvotes.com/ruh2022 / 0208 889 9203, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Voting opens on Thursday, September 22 and will run until 5pm on Monday, October 17. The results will be announced on Tuesday, October 18 2022.