Appointment of Members to NHS Lanarkshire Board inSouth Lanarkshire inSouth Lanarkshire PUBLISHED 16 JUL 2024

Overview


NHS Lanarkshire is looking for two new Non-Executive board members to join us, specifically, a Clinical Board Member and also a General Board member.

We work to improve the health and wellbeing of the people of Lanarkshire and to deliver high quality, person-centred care, through a comprehensive range of primary, community-based and acute and psychiatric hospital services to provide access to the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The role of the Non-Executive Board Member in supporting this endeavour is critical. Working in partnership with our stakeholders, the role presents many opportunities to engage and work with a wide range of people to improve the health of the population we serve.

We are keen to build on the existing strong and focused team and know that diversity within our Board membership and staff builds a vibrant, creative culture which is better able to respond to our challenges, and the needs of the population. As a non-executive member, you will be expected to make a full contribution to the work of the Board, including participation in its governance committees and the Integrated Joint Boards.

We welcome applications from people who are passionate about public service and our health and social care system, who can bring their skills and diverse perspectives to our work for the benefit of our Board and our wider community, and who meet the requirements of the roles as set out in the person specification. To make the board of NHS Lanarkshire as effective as possible, it is important that it is comprised of a diverse range of people. For this appointment round, the board would encourage women and applicants with a disability to apply. All appointments will be made on merit, based on the performance of the applicant during the appointment process.

If you would like to find out more about the work of NHS Lanarkshire please visit its website .

Please also take the time to watch this short video from Board Chair, Martin Hill , this will give you more information about the roles available and NHS Lanarkshire.

If after reading the Information Pack, you find you have any questions about the role of the Board, Non-Executive Board Members, or about NHS Lanarkshire in general, you are welcome to contact the Board Secretary, Paul Cannon, by calling ; or emailing


Remuneration and time commitment:
£9,per annum (non-pensionable) is payable for a time commitment averaging around eight hours per week, which is a mix of day time Board, Committee and IJB meetings, as well as attending events and reading papers.


Location:
The main Board meetings, which take place bi-monthly, will normally be held at Kirklands, but as with other meetings, virtual and hybrid arrangements are available


Interviews:
Interviews will be held in person on 2 nd and 3 rd September 2024, at the Board Headquarters at Kirklands Hospital in Bothwell.


Skills/Experience Required


There are two roles available in this appointment round:

• Clinical Member
• General Member
  
  

Candidates may apply for either or both roles depending on their experience.


All candidates
are required to provide evidence of the
Essential Criteria for
these roles, which are:

• Knowledge of / connection to the delivery of health and social care services in the area served by NHS Lanarkshire
• The ability to challenge constructively and demonstrate influencing skills
• Decision making skills
• Communication skills
• Appreciation of the NHS Scotland Values
  
  

Evidence will be gathered across the application stage and then, if invited, at the interview and assessment stage.


Candidates applying for the Clinical Member role
will also be asked to provide evidence against a Priority Criterion:

• A background as a Consultant, GP or other Senior Clinical Leader, with experience of innovation, research and post-graduate clinical education, gained within the last 5 years.
  
  

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Candidates applying for the General Member role
are asked to indicate whether they are also able to offer evidence against the desirable criterion. The panel will ask you questions about this criterion at interview if you are shortlisted:

Experience of building and maintaining community engagement, input, partnership working and communications which informed and influenced attitudes and understanding of a diverse population.


TO APPLY FOR THESE ROLES PLEASE FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS

• Download the applicants pack. Applicant Pack
• 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 at the first shortlisting stage.
• Please remember that candidates are invited to apply for one or both roles available.
• Download and complete the application form. Application Form
• Return the completed application form to: no later than 12.00 noon on 12 August 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 or email at


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FURTHER INFORMATION

• Further information about the online application process is here: Public Appointments - Frequently Asked Questions .
• Guidance to support applicants is here: gov.scot/collections/public-appointments / .
• If you would like to find out more about the role, you are welcome to contact the X
  
  

These appointments are regulated by the Ethical Standards Commissioner