*Closes 23rd January*

The Department of Health is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Chair to the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS). This is an exceptional opportunity to share your talents and expertise to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Northern Ireland. For this competition, applications from women are especially welcome as they are currently under-represented on the NIBTS Board.

About the NIBTS:

NIBTS exists to supply the needs of all hospitals and clinical units in the province with safe and effective blood and blood products and other related services. The discharge of this function includes a commitment to the care and welfare of voluntary donors. NIBTS is an independent Special Agency of the Department and is responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of over 55,000 blood donations each year.

Applicants for these positions must on their application form, and if invited for interview, meet the following essential criteria: Leadership, Corporate Governance and Accountability, Collaborative Working, and Change Management.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon GMT Tuesday 23 January 2024.  Late applications will not be accepted.

For further information

E-mail:  public.appointments@health-ni.gov.uk

Telephone:  028 9076 5793 or 028 9052 2528 (Monday – Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm)

Write to:  DoH Public Appointments, Room 16, Annexe 1, Castle Buildings, Stormont Estate, Belfast BT4 3SQ.

Documents

NIBTS 1/23 – Application Form
Word (162 KB)
NIBTS 1/23 – Information booklet
PDF (522 KB)
NIBTS 1/23 – Equality Monitoring form
Word (26 KB)
NIBTS 1/23 – GIS form
Word (20 KB)