Sherwood Forest Hospitals Trust, which runs three hospitals including Newark, is inviting local people to attend a virtual event to find out more about the role of a governor.

The trust has elections to appoint six new public governors this summer.

Virtual events will be held on Tuesday, 2nd May, from 4pm to 5pm, and on Thursday, 18th May, from 6pm to 7pm.

Prospective governors can sign up to attend at forms.office.com/e/h9aW6pkaUi

Governors represent the interests of local communities in the planning of services across King’s Mill, Newark, and Mansfield Community hospitals.

The trust said it is keen to attract candidates from all walks of life who are dedicated to helping it to achieve its ambitions of providing healthier communities and outstanding care to all.

Two public governors will be elected for Newark Hospital, plus four for the rest of East Midlands, which includes Mansfield Community and King’s Mill hospitals.

The role is a voluntary position so successful candidates will not be paid, but they will receive expenses for travel to meetings.

Sue Holmes, lead governor, said: “Our governors do a vital job upholding the views of the public and we are looking for people who are committed to improving services and passionate about putting across the views of the public. This is your hospital and we’d love you to be a part of it.”

Those who wish to become a governor must first become a member of the trust. They can do this by signing up at www.sfh-tr.nhs.uk/get-involved or emailing [email protected]