Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) is looking for 3 new members to join its Board.

They have identified priority criteria which are of particular importance to their current Board at this time. To be considered for these roles, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they meet at least one of the following:

experience of working effectively across organisational boundaries and sectors to affect change
medical leadership experience as a clinician and at a strategic level
knowledge and understanding of children and family issues in a health and/or social care and/or housing context
personal experience of health and/or social care and/or housing services as a service user, patient or carer

Applications are invited from a wide range of people who have an interest in public service and are committed to the NHS in Scotland. Applicants for public appointments must be legally entitled to work in the UK.

HIS’ aim is to ensure that the people of Scotland experience the best quality health and care services.

The current remuneration is £171.74 per day. Board members will also receive reimbursement for all reasonable travel and subsistence costs and any reasonable dependant-carer expenses incurred whilst undertaking Board duties and for support required to help them carry out them duties effectively.

The time commitment will vary week to week, but applicants must be able to make a firm commitment to spend 4 days per month (48 days per year) on Board business. The term of appointment will be for up to 4 years (with the possibility of reappointment for a second term, not exceeding 8 years in total).

HIS is holding an online Information Session about the board member roles on Wednesday 30^th March, 5:45pm – 6:30pm. To attend, please contact Pauline Symaniak by phone: 07825 967156, or email: pauline.symaniak@nhs.scot

The deadline for completed applications is 5pm on Friday 8^th April.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17^th May, Wednesday 18^th May, and Thursday 19^th May, and will be conducted via MS Teams.

For further information, including how to apply and a full Person Specification, please visit the Scottish Government website.