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Want to make a difference to the NHS in your local community?
The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another. When a Board Non-Executive vacancy arises, this may be your chance to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of the local population.
What’s involved?
The role of a Board Non-Executive is challenging, rewarding and offer worthwhile opportunities that will take up around 8 hours a week and last for up to 4 years in the first instance, with a remuneration of £16,224 a year. The postholder will also receive reasonable travel and subsistence costs, dependent carer expenses and support to help them carry out their duties.
How can I apply?
When opportunities arise, they will be advertised in local press, online and on the public appointments website at: www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments
How do I find out more?
Further information can be found on the public appointments website at:
www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments
Find out more about the role of the Board Non-Executives by watching our short film featuring Gillian McCannon, Chair of NHS Western Isles. To view, simply click the ‘play' button below.
If you are interested in potentially becoming a Board Non-Executive and would like to discuss the role privately with our Chair, Gillian McCannon, please email Michelle McPhail at michelle.mcphail@nhs.scot or telephone (01851) 708044 to arrange a suitable time.
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