SOUTH Tees Hospitals NHS Trust is looking for candidates to join its board.

Officials would particularly like to hear from people living in the Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland area.

Trust chairwoman Glenys Marriott said: "This is a really important post for us. The trust is moving in a new direction, as we prepare for Foundation Trust status, and this is an exciting opportunity for someone with the energy, drive and determination to help us develop at this next stage."

The appointments commission has identified a range of skills and experience required by non-executive members, including someone with senior-level experience in finance, governance, the commercial and private sector, voluntary or community services, or with expertise or knowledge of the work of the NHS.

An open evening and information session will be held at The James Cook University Hospital on Tuesday, May 22, at 6pm for anyone interested.

For more details, call 01642-854151.