Your Candidates

Election to the Council of Governors 2013
Public: Hartlepool

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Please note that neither ERS nor the Trust has corrected or edited the candidates' statements in any way. The views expressed on the following pages are those of the candidates only, and similarly the statements of fact and assertions expressed are made solely by the candidates and have not been validated by the Trust.	Roger M Campbell Bryan Cartman Pauline Ann Robson Tom Sant

Roger M Campbell

Why do you want to be a Governor?
I have attended meetings for some time now and am disappointed at the lack of support from residents. The public like to moan but do little else. I feel it is now time to move my concerns/involvement to a higher level

What skills do you feel you could bring to this role?
For 40 years I have held senior posts at Board level covering newspapers, finance, insurance and the law. I have held a number of voluntary positions as a school govenor, youth centre trustee and a member of the Old Rating Appeals Panel. Currently I am involved with Housing Hartlepool Tenants Panels and am an founding member of its scrutiny panel

Declaration of Interests:
Political Party: None
Financial or other interest in the Trust: None

Bryan Cartman

Why do you want to be a Governor?
Between 2002 and 2012 I was a patient of the three Teesside hospitals and during this period I was included in diagnostic training for graduate doctors and gained an understanding on the methods applied by the various departments. During this period my treatment was excellent, and by seeking nomination as a Governor of the Trust I would hope my experiences can be of value, and at the same time give something back for the treatment I received.

What skills do you feel you could bring to this role?
I was employed for 35years within the regional Electricity Board initially as an electrician working my way through to manager of the electrical contracting part of the organisation. During this period I developed skills in client requirements, trade union representations, inter departmental co-operation, committee work including health and safety, and finance. I was also involved in the proposals and changeovers when the company was privatised, skills which I feel can be of benefit to patient care.

Declaration of Interests:
Political Party: None
Financial or other interest in the Trust: None

Pauline Ann Robson

Why do you want to be a Governor?
I have been involved with the NHS for many years having started my working life in a clerical capacity in A&E, Outpatients and inpatients wards for the last 36 years as a Social Worker. I am a member of the Foundation Trust and attend their meetings.
As I have studied Sociology, Psychology and Biology I am interested in the relationship between the three disciplines and how they affect the health and wellbeing of patients and the community.
I am anxious to use my knowledge, experience, skills and training to ensure the best outcomes for all who come into contact with the NHS.
I wish to be part of the NHS moving forward in challenging times.

What skills do you feel you could bring to this role?
My working life consisted of additional training in Mental Health and Joint investigation with the police in Child Protection often resulting in court appearances in relation to the safeguarding of children.
Initially I worked with adults, juvenile offenders, drug and alcohol issues, learning and physical disabilities, poverty, deprivation and discrimination.
For the last 15 years I worked in adoption and am now a consultant for two agencies.
Additionally I am involved in the interviewing and selection of students who wish to undertake University training in medicine.
I have qualified in Clinical Hypnosis and Psychotherapeutic Counselling both skills assist in the wellbeing of both adults and children.
I also supervise child and adult counsellors and psychotherapists and am a qualified practice educator for a local university.
I am currently a school governor.

Declaration of Interests:
Political Party: None
Financial or other interest in the Trust: None

Tom Sant

Standing for re-election

Why do you want to be a Governor?
I have enjoyed my time as an Elected Governor on numerous subcommittees. Specially found it beneficial talking to patients on both Acute and Community Patient Experience and Quality Standards Panels.

I consider it has been an honour to have represented you, the members, over the last three years and I would to ask you, as members, for your vote to serve for a further three years. I am obliged.

Present Positions:
OFCA – Chair – 11 yrs – Trustee 18 yrs // HVDA – Director/Trustee – 12yrs.
Hartlepool and North Tees NHS Foundation Trust – Elected Governor – 3yrs

Previous Positions / Experience:
CEN Rep on – Learning Skills and Cultural & Leisure.
Hartlepool District Executive Scout Council, Chair 17 yrs; Trustee 27 yrs
Cleveland County Executive Scout Council: Trustee 17 yrs
CEN Steering Group & Two Grants Panels – Trustee 7 yrs

What skills do you feel you could bring to this role?
Into last year of a Leadership and Management Foundation Degree at New College Durham

Skills:
Communication; Managing; Evaluation; Fundraising; Planning Negotiations; Enterprise Development:
Written/Presented Power-Points on Trustee’s Responsibilities, Planning; Accountability and Fundraising

Attended Durham University on a one year “Community Skills” course.

I never go to any meeting blind. I research the subject before meetings and I am not frightened to speak my mind no matter who is in the meeting.

Assisted in the writing of the risk assessment for OFCA
Supported the Enterprise Development Officer for 4 years in developing new businesses

I have raised over £40,000.00 to refurbish the Hartlepool Scout Centre.

Declaration of Interests:
Political Party: None
Financial or other interest in the Trust: None

Tom Sant
Attended 12/12 Council of Governors meetings, member of the Governor Strategy Committee and the Patient Information Evaluation Group

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