Become a Board Member

Want to make a difference to the NHS in your local community?

NON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR VACANCY:
Board Member appointment: Western Isles NHS Board

Closing Date: 11th October 2023

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If you are looking for a rewarding and worthwhile opportunity, we would like to hear from you.  Applications to become a Non Executive Director are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service and are committed to the NHS in Scotland.

The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another. When a Board Non-Executive vacancy arises, this could be your chance to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of the local population.

Remuneration and time commitment: Remuneration is £8,276 per annum (non-pensionable) for a time commitment of one day per week. Reasonable expenses incurred will be reimbursed. 

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Download the applicants pack: Applicant Information pack
2. Click on the blue button at the top right hand of this advert that says ‘apply for this job online’.
3. Complete the information required on the website, this includes: contact details, monitoring information and a declaration of interests.  
4. Download and complete this application form (word document): Application form
5. Return the completed application form to: PA_Applications_Mailbox@gov.scot by 17:00 on Wednesday 11 October 2023.

Further information is available here.

If you are interested and would like to discuss the role with our Chair, Gillian McCannon, please email michelle.mcphail@nhs.scot or 01851 708044 to arrange a suitable time.

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 £8,095 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?

The current vacancy is available to view here.

When opportunities arise, they will be advertised in local press, online and on the public appointments website at: www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments

For this position you must be able to demonstrate that you meet the following priority criterion which is of particular importance to NHS Western Isles at this time:

• Finance experience

 In addition to the values and priority criterion highlighted above, you will need to live in the Western Isles and be able to demonstrate the following:

• Appreciation of the variety of challenges in the delivery of health and care services in the Western Isles
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to contribute effectively to the decision making of the Board;

The individual appointed will receive training and support to develop their skills and to learn any new skills they may require.

How do I find out more?

Further information can be found on the public appointments website at:

www.gov.scot/collections/public-appointments 

or by calling 0300 244 1898 (freephone).