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Salary Overview:
If you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Applications are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service and are committed to the NHS and social care in Scotland. Please pass on details of these opportunities to anyone else you think may be interested.
As a non-executive member of the Board, you will be expected to play a central role in supporting the provision of the high quality education, training and lifelong learning of NHS and social care staff, which is vital to providing excellent health services. You will be offered the training you need to make a strong contribution. Skills/Experience Required:
Priority criterion
Remuneration and time commitment
£9,030 per annum (non-pensionable) is payable for a time commitment of around eight hours per week. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Location
Currently most Board/Committee meetings take place virtually using Microsoft Teams. This is likely to remain a feature in the future although Board meetings, which call for public access, may be held in Edinburgh. Opportunities will be offered to visit NES offices in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Going forward, the expectation is that the work will be a blend of virtual and physical meetings and a physical presence will be required to be able to carry out the full range of Board activities.
Information about the Board
There will be an online session held on Microsoft Teams from 18.00 to 19.00 on 3 April 2024 to find out more about the NES Board. Individuals can also contact the Vice Chair, Annie Gunner Logan, to discuss the role informally.
Email ceo.nes@nes.scot.nhs.uk to express interest in attending the online session or speaking with the Vice Chair.
Interviews will be held in person on 15 May in Edinburgh.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
FURTHER INFORMATION
This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner
Appointment of Member to NHS Education for Scotland Board
NES is looking for one new member to join its Board.
NHS Education for Scotland (NES) is the Education, Training and Workforce Development Organisation for the NHS, and is also a provider for the care sector, in Scotland and helps to provide better patient care by providing educational solutions for workforce development.
If you would like to find out more about the role of NES and its members please visit their website: NHS Education for Scotland | NES
If you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity, we would like to hear from you. Applications are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service and are committed to the NHS and social care in Scotland. Please pass on details of these opportunities to anyone else you think may be interested.
As a non-executive member of the Board, you will be expected to play a central role in supporting the provision of the high quality education, training and lifelong learning of NHS and social care staff, which is vital to providing excellent health services. You will be offered the training you need to make a strong contribution.
NHS Scotland’s values are at the heart of everything that this organisation does. These values, as outlined in the Everyone Matters: 2020 Workforce Vision are:
- care and compassion;
- dignity and respect;
- openness, honesty and responsibility; and;
- quality and teamwork
These values guide the work of the Board in all that it does. As a member of the Board, you will not only need to have the right skills, knowledge and experience for the role, but also be able to demonstrate behaviours aligned to these values.
All candidates will also be required to provide evidence of the priority and essential criteria for this role, which are:
Priority criterion
- Experience of health inequalities and disadvantage affecting diverse communities
Essential Criteria
- Constructive and supportive challenge
- Decision making and influencing skills
- Communication skills
- Contributing to change
Remuneration and time commitment
£9,030 per annum (non-pensionable) is payable for a time commitment of around eight hours per week. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
Location
Currently most Board/Committee meetings take place virtually using Microsoft Teams. This is likely to remain a feature in the future although Board meetings, which call for public access, may be held in Edinburgh. Opportunities will be offered to visit NES offices in Glasgow, Dundee, Aberdeen and Inverness. Going forward, the expectation is that the work will be a blend of virtual and physical meetings and a physical presence will be required to be able to carry out the full range of Board activities.
Information about the Board
There will be an online session held on Microsoft Teams from 18.00 to 19.00 on 3 April 2024 to find out more about the NES Board. Individuals can also contact the Vice Chair, Annie Gunner Logan, to discuss the role informally.
Email ceo.nes@nes.scot.nhs.uk to express interest in attending the online session or speaking with the Vice Chair.
Interviews will be held in person on 15 May in Edinburgh.
TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
- Download the applicants pack Applicant Information
- Click on the blue button at the top right hand of this advert that says ‘apply for this job online’.
- Complete the information required on the website, this includes: contact details, monitoring information and a declaration of interests. Please note that the Personal Information section of the application form will not be made available to the selection panel during the first shortlisting stage.
- Download and complete this application form (word document) Application form
- Return the completed application form to: PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scotno later than 17.00 on 12 April 2024.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the appointments process or if you require further support with your application, please contact the Public Appointments Team on 0300 244 1898 or email at PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot
FURTHER INFORMATION
- Further information about the online application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions.
- Guidance to support applicants is here: www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments.
This appointment is regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner
