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VOICE application form

Please complete the application form below if you would like to apply to join VOICE. 

Why become a VOICE member?

  • An opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of patients and their loved ones
  • First-hand knowledge of key developments across the Trust
  • An opportunity to influence the clinical and building design of the new hospital building
  • Access to influential contacts

Time commitment

  • Members are required to sign up for a term of 1 year, at the end of which time there is the opportunity to apply for a second term
  • VOICE meetings will be held quarterly, supplemented by regular role-specific meetings. Members are expected to commit at least 4 hours per month to VOICE-related tasks. Specific roles such as the New Healthcare Facility require additional time commitment.

Person specification

We expect the following from our members:

  • A willingness to present own views and those of others
  • A willingness to escalate concerns and work collectively to find a solution/Ability to focus on solving a problem
  • To be open to working with all levels of management at the Trust
  • The ability to work effectively in a group environment
  • To be able to demonstrate an understanding of the diverse needs of the local community
  • An awareness of and commitment to equality and diversity
  • A willingness to provide a commitment to the Group and act as a representative of the Trust
  • To support the Trust’s values, objectives and vision
  • The ability to approach issues as a ‘critical friend’
  • The ability to understand and evaluate a range of information and evidence
  • An understanding of the need for confidentiality
  • To be able to demonstrate good time management skills
  • Effective networking skills
  • The ability to remain impartial when collecting feedback or market research

Two-way relationship

In return, you can expect the following from staff:

  • A dialogue of equals - to be treated with dignity and respect
  • To be allowed to work on projects autonomously
  • Support and access to development opportunities

Additional benefits

  • Travel costs will be reimbursed
  • Parking on site will be free
  • All members will undergo a Trust induction
  • Training and development – training will be provided on areas such as Quality Improvement (QI) and Equality, Diversity & Inclusion 
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West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust will manage your information in line with the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679.  The information provided on this form will be retained for the purposes of processing your expression of interest to become a member of VOICE. The information will be retained for a period of 10 years and then destroyed.