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Our Council of Governors acts as a link between service users, carers, staff, the general public and the Trust's Board of Directors.
They support the Board of Directors in setting the long-term vision for our organisation, and hold the non-executive directors to account for the actions of the Board. Our Board of Directors has a duty to consult, and listen to the views of, the Council of Governors.
I have been a mental health nurse in the Trust for 16 years. I had the privilege of working across the Trust, meeting and working with staff, service users and carers from different disciplines, ethnicities and cultural backgrounds, learning from their experiences to improve the services we provide to those who use and work within them.
I’m originally from Trinidad and Tobago and I live within the community I serve. During this time, I worked in early intervention, psychiatric intensive care services and a promoting safe and therapeutic (PSTS in-house) tutor, from qualifying to ward manager. This enabled me to experience and witness first-hand the challenges faced daily by staff, service users and carers. In response, I have developed a model of reflective practice - ‘shift reflection’ to support the wellbeing of colleagues, enabling them to leave work feeling supported, which has a direct, positive impact on the care they provide. Now, as the Deputy Lead for Staff Support, I work to support staff after traumatic events, I facilitate Critical Incident Staff Support (CISS), Schwartz Rounds and other reflective spaces across the organisation.
If you have a question for your governors, please email governors@slam.nhs.uk
The Council of Governors is made up of:
The Council's responsibilities include:
The governors review includes information about the role of governors and their activities over the preceding year:
Governors review 2020-21 (PDF)
Governors are elected to the Council of Governors from the public, service user, carer and staff constituencies. Elected governors serve a three-year term on the Council of Governors. Governors are also appointed by partner organisations.
If you are interested in becoming a governor, vacancies will be advertised here or you can contact us to find our more via governors@slam.nhs.uk