As an NHS Foundation Trust Governor, I will observe the following principles
I will commit to and actively support the NHS Foundation Trust’s vision and aims. I will therefore seek at all times to support the NHS Foundation Trust in its aims and guiding principles and ensure its needs and interests are foremost in decision making:
Our vision
Newcastle Hospitals – achieving local excellence and global reach through compassionate and innovative healthcare, education and research
Our values were developed wholly by out staff and guide everything that we do as we grow to achieve our vision
Our values
In undertaking the role of Governor of this NHS Foundation Trust, I will:
- note The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is an apolitical organisation
- be aware that if I am a member of any trade union, political party or other organisation, I recognise that should I be elected, I will not be representing those organisations (or the views of those organisations) but will be representing the constituency (patient, public or staff) that elected me
- be honest and act with integrity and probity at all times
- respect and treat with dignity and fairness, the public, patients, relatives, carers, NHS staff and partners in other agencies
- seek to ensure that my fellow Governors are valued as colleagues and that judgements about colleagues are consistent, fair and unbiased and are properly founded
- accept responsibility for my own actions
- show my commitment to working as a team member by working with all my colleagues in the NHS and the wider community
- seek to ensure that the membership of the constituency I represent are properly informed and are able to influence services
- seek to ensure that no one is unlawfully discriminated against because of their religion, belief, race, colour, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, age, social and economic status or national origin
- at all times, comply with the Standing Orders of the Council of Governor
- not make, permit or knowingly allow to be made, any untrue or misleading statement relating to my own duties or the functions of the NHS Foundation Trust
- seek to ensure that the best interests of the public and patients/clients are upheld in decision-making and that decisions are not improperly influenced by gifts or inducements
- support and assist the Accountable Officer (Chief Executive) of my Foundation Trust in his responsibility to answer to the Regulator, Commissioners and the Public in terms of fully and faithfully declaring and explaining the use of resources and the performance of the local NHS in putting national policy into practice and delivering targets
- uphold the seven principles of public life as detailed by the Nolan Committee
The Seven Principles of Public Life (Nolan)
The following principles apply to all aspects of public life. The Nolan Committee has set them out for the benefit of all who serve the public in any way.
Selflessness
Holders of public office should take decisions solely in terms of the public interest. They should not do so in order to gain financial or other material benefits for themselves, their family, or their friends.
Integrity
Holders of public office should not place themselves under any financial or other obligation to outside individuals or organisations that might influence them in the performance of their official duties.
Objectivity
In carrying out public business, including making public appointments, awarding contracts, or recommending individuals for rewards and benefits, holders of public office should make choices on merit.
Accountability
Holders of public office are accountable for their decisions and actions to the public and must submit themselves to whatever scrutiny is appropriate to their office.
Openness
Holders of public office should be as open as possible about all the decisions and actions that they take. They should give reasons for their decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands.
Honesty
Holders of public office have a duty to declare any private interests relating to their public duties and to take steps to resolve any conflicts arising in a way that protects the public interest.
Leadership
Holders of public office should promote and support these principles by leadership and example.
