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SalaryPublic Appointments
Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI 1/24)
6 x Council Members (3 x Registrant & 3 x Lay)
The Department of Health is seeking to appoint 6 x Council Members to thePharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI).
The Council Member position offers an exceptional opportunity for you to play a key role in helping to shape and drive the delivery of essential health and social care services and to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Northern Ireland.
It is expected that the successful candidate will take up post by October/November 2024.
The Department is committed to the principles of public appointments based on merit with independent assessment, openness and transparency of process. It is committed to providing equality of opportunity and welcomes applications regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, religion, ethnic origin, political opinion, sexual orientation or whether or not you have dependants.
Applications are welcome from all sectors of pharmacy, including Community Pharmacists.
Applications are particularly welcome from women who are currently under-represented on the PSNI Council.
A Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) will operate for those applicants who have declared a disability. Further information on the GIS is included in the Information Booklet.
Eligibility Requirements
The specific eligibility requirements for the PSNI Council positions being sought in this competition are as follows:
Lay Member: Applicants applying as a Lay Member must not be and never have been a registered pharmacist; and must not hold qualifications, which would entitle them to apply for registration under the Pharmacy (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.
Registrant Member: Applicants applying as a Registered Member must demonstrate that they are registered as a pharmaceutical chemist or druggist or are eligible to register and commit to doing so if appointed.
Essential Criteria
All applicants must show on their application form, and if invited for interview, how they meet the following four Essential Criteria:
- Strategic Thinking
- Corporate Governance & Accountability
- Performance Management
- Working Together
Time Commitment: Up to 12 days per annum, with some meetings and events held in the evenings. A hybrid approach to Council meetings remains an option.
Remuneration:Council Members are remunerated by an attendance fee. Attendance at meetings up to 4 hours duration attracts a fee of £120 and for meetings over 4 hours £240. Training and induction days attract a fee of £120.
The period of appointment will be for a period not longer than 4 years.
For further information and an application form, click APPLY NOW.
Alternatively,
E-mail: public.appointments@health-ni.gov.uk
Telephone: 028 9076 5793 or 028 9052 2528 (Monday - Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm)
Write to: DoH Public Appointments, Room 16, Annexe 1, Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast BT4 3SQ.
Closing Date: The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon BST, 21 June 2024.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Information booklets and application forms can be provided in alternative formats and applicants who require assistance will be facilitated on request. Applicants invited for interview will be eligible for reimbursement of reasonable travelling expenses.
