NHS board looking for members

Appeal from group

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“The NHS impacts on everyone’s lives at one time or another and this is a fantastic opportunity to get involved in improving, sustaining and protecting the health of our local population.

“This is a challenging but rewarding role and the successful candidates will join a dedicated team and play an important part in shaping healthcare and ensuring services meet the needs of local communities.”

New board members will be recruited for a period of up to four years and the role will require a part-time commitment of around eight hours a week and will include tasks such as attending board and committee meetings, background reading and operational site visits.

Shulah Allan, who joined NHS Lothian’s Board as a non-executive member seven years ago, added: “The role is much more than going to meetings.

“It’s about participating in decision making, reviewing the challenges and successes and planning the way forward.

“As non- executive members we have a unique opportunity to take part and be involved in our local health services and shaping how they are delivered, day in and day out.”

For an application pack and full details please visit the public appointments website: www.appointedfor-scotland.org.

The closing date for applications is April 21.