Mr William Greenwood

Public Governor - Powys - Lead Governor

William spent 44 years working for the NHS in a variety of management and finance roles before retiring in 2008. During his career, William had Director and Chief Executive roles in a number of NHS organisations and also spent three years as the Head of the Foundation Trust programme for Trusts in the North West of England, reviewing business and financial plans and leading the approval process.

William is currently works part-time as the Chief Executive and Company Secretary of Cheshire Local Medial Committee where he uses his expertise in primary care contracts and development to support 700 GPs in Cheshire. 

He has also previously held a number of voluntary roles in the hospice and social enterprise sectors and has a keen interest in primary care, mental health and veterans’ health services.

William has lived in Powys for the last 3 years with his wife, Carol, and hopes to ensure RJAH continues to provide the best possible service for patients and their families and to maintain its reputation through it’s staff.

Declaration of interest:

• William's daughter is a Theatre Support Worker at RJAH

Kate Betts

Staff Governor

Kate joined RJAH in 1994 as a Healthcare Assistant on the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI) before joining the Therapies team as a Physiotherapy Assistant in 2001. Kate is currently a Rehabilitation Technician on MCSI.

Kate's role involves supporting spinal cord injury patients rehabilitation and working with the rest of the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients. Kate is also a big advocate for an individual and holistic approach to rehabilitation, and tailors the care and support she provides depending on the patient.

Over the many years she has worked at RJAH, she's seen many changes and understands that whilst change for some will have a positive impact, it can also make life more challenging for others. She believes clear communication makes change better. 

Outside of work, Kate can be found walking her dog or sitting on the back of a motorbike touring around different places. 

Kate Chaffey

Staff Governor

Kate has worked at RJAH since 2015, starting in the Appointments team and then becoming the Access Outpatient Department Team Leader. Her primary job role is to ensure each clinic room is fully utilised and she works closely with the Access team leaders to do this. She is also responsible for managing the rooms for extra clinics and liaising with the Outpatient Department team. 

Previously, Kate has worked in retail management.

Outside of work, Kate has a passion for photography and travelling. She also loves spending time with her family and has two young boys.

Mr Colin Chapman

Public Governor - Shropshire

Colin has had a long standing association with RJAH, which commenced back in the 1970s when he trained as a State Enrolled Nurse and worked at the hospital for around 15 months. In 1976, Colin went on to complete his orthopaedic training before leaving RJAH to work in a number of other organisations.

Colin returned to RJAH in 1988 as a Staff Nurse in Theatre and then was promoted to a Charge Nurse. He then commenced training to become a Nurse First Assistant to the surgeon, before commencing his last role as a Nurse Practitioner for the Foot and Ankle Team which Colin held until June 2016 when he retired.

Mr Peter David

Stakeholder Governor

Peter first got involved with RJAH in 2014, when he joined the League of Friends as a treasurer and became a Governor to ensure the League of Friends retain a strong voice on the Council of Governors.

Before Peter retired, he was an Investment Banker and was living the Middle East for 27 years, however he went to school in Oswestry and his family had big connections to the area and also the hospital. His father was Vice President of the League of Friends and also Chief Executive of Oswestry DIstrict Council.

Peter is passionate to bring his career and life experience to fulfil his role as a Governor by working with all parties to ensure that the Trust provides the highest level of care to its patients and the community it serves.

Declaration of interest:

• My wife is an employee of the Trust

Mr Allen Edwards

Staff Governor

Allen is a Training Advisor at RJAH and has been a Staff Governor since the summer of 2016. He is passionate about promoting the great work that happens across the Trust and inspiring young people to work in the NHS. 

In his role, he works closely with the community in promoting a number of iniatives, including; work expereince weeks for local students, career events across the county and sesisons for local primary schools. He is part of a Widening Participation Group across Shropshire and Staffordshire which aims to take the experience of work to schools. Allen also supports the Princes Trust programme in Shropshire which delivers employability skills to young people to help them find work.

Outside of work, Allen is very active and plays football and cricket. He enjoys travelling and visiting different countries, watching live Rugby League, attending music events and also is an avid cinema fan.

Declaration of interest:

• Chairperson and Union Learning Representative of RJAH Unison branch

Jan Greasley

Public Governor - North Wales

Jan is a lifelong resident of Chirk, near Wrexham, and completed her Nurse training at RJAH. She then went on to qualify as a State Registered Nurse in Wrexham before returning to RJAH as a Ward Sister. She later specialised in healthcare quality, which allowed her to work with colleagues from other professional groups, patients, the public and other stakeholders in securing high quality care. She retired from RJAH in October 2007 with her last position being Head of Clinical Governance.

Since April 2010 I have been a Welsh Assembly Government appointed member of North Wales Community Health Council (CHC).  I am suitably experienced to make an effective contribution, as a Governor at RJAH, as it develops as an independent NHS Foundation Trust.

Declaration of interest:

• Welsh Assembly Government (volunteer) appointed member of Betsi Cadwaladr Community Health Council (North Wales)

Colette Gribble

Public Governor - North Wales

Colette has lived in the Colwyn Bay area for the last 40 years.
 
Initially a music and English teacher, she worked for the Home Office from 1970 until 1974 in the first purpose-built secure unit for young people who had committed serious Section 53 offences. She then moved to Dorset, before coming to North Wales to complete her master’s at Bangor University with her husband, an art teacher, and young daughter.
 
Her career in education continued and she trained with ESTYN and OFSTED as an additional School Inspector and has worked extensively around the UK.
 
In her role of Governor, Colette is keen to allow patients and staff to have a voice and ensure high standards are continuously met.

Councillor Simon Jones

Stakeholder Governor for Shropshire Council

Simon was a civil servant for over 30 years and took compulsory early retirement in 1995.
 
Since 2009, he has been a Shropshire Councillor where he has previously held the Portfolio Holder for Adult Services and he is currently the Chairman of the Health and Adult Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee and Joint Chairman of the Joint Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee with Telford and Wrekin Council. His Shropshire Council work involves Simon regularly working and linking in with healthcare services across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin.
 
He has also been a Partner Governor for Midlands Partnership Foundation Trust for 12 years until he stood down in May of this year.

Declaration of interest:

Simon is currently part of the Vaccination Service across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin working on the Bank in Administration Roles.

Katrina Morphet

Public Governor - Cheshire and Merseyside

Katrina left RJAH in autumn 2014 where she most recently provided marketing and communications advice to RJAH over a six year period. She has a 20 year association with RJAH which includes enjoyable memories of working with inspirational characters as an employee, then being a patient on three occasions and finally as an external advisor.

Katrina runs her own PR firm from Cheshire and was elected as a Public Governor to Cheshire and Merseyside in October 2017. She is also a Parish Councillor and represents her local community. 

She describes her role as a Public Governor as "both a priviledge and a pleasure."

Declaration of interest:

• Parish Councillor for Brereton Parish as part of Cheshire East Council

Mrs Sue Nassar

Public Governor - Shropshire

Sue has lived in Oswestry since 1984 and, since then, has had a close association with RJAH with her husband having compelted his Specialist Orthopaedic rotation at the hospital. 

Sue undertook her Nursing training and qualified as a State Registered Nurse. She worked in a variety of roles including a Staff Nurse in General Medicine and Sister in a major Accident and Emergency Department. She also held a Senior Nursing position in three Teaching Hospitals across the UK before relocating to the Middle East. 

When Sue returned to the UK, she secured a Nursing position on the Midland Centre for Spinal Injuries (MCSI) at RJAH before becoming the units Co-ordinator for Discharge, Resettlement and Community Liaison. Sue retired in 2012 after spending a fulfilling and happy 23 years on MCSI. 

Sue is passionate about standards of care, quality and nursing ethics. 

Declaration of interest:

• Provides expert witness services as Sue Nassar Consulting Ltd

Victoria Sugden

Public Governor - Shropshire

Victoria is currently the Charity Director for the League of Friends to RJAH who she has worked for since 2014.

Over the past few years, the League of Friends has grown and developed immensely – they provide a number of services across RJAH including the Post Office, Coffee Shop, Shop, Disabled Swimming Club and Helpdesks as well as supporting some of the most vulnerable patients.  The League of Friends also has 14 active branches across Shropshire and North Wales whose committees fundraise and promote awareness for the hospital.

Victoria describes the League of Friends of being ‘at the heart of the hospital’ due to the support and compassion they provide to patients, visitors and staff as well as the larger monetary donations, which is used to purchase state-of-the-art equipment for the benefit of both patients and staff.

Due to her role with the League of Friends, she is often out and about talking to people in the local community who give her feedback on the hospital. In her role as a Public Governor, Victoria plans to take this feedback to the Council of Governors to help consistently improve services and patient experience at RJAH.

Declaration of interest:

• Victoria currently works for the League of Friends to RJAH as the Charity Director