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PCC Recruitment Opportunities

The Department of Health (DoH) is seeking to recruit 4 Non-Executive Members to the Patient and Client Council (PCC).

• 3x Local Government Representatives 
• 1x Non-Executive Member (Lay)

This is an exceptional opportunity to share your expertise and talents to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Northern Ireland.

In the Spotlight: Ruth Sutherland CBE, PCC Chairperson. 

Public Appointments Newsletter - May 2025

Esential Criteria:

Applicants must show on their application form, and if invited for interview, how they meet the following essential criteria.

Criterion 1: Strategic Thinking – by way of a practical example(s), provide evidence that demonstrates how you have contributed to the strategic direction of an organisation.

Examples of the type of evidence the selection panel will be looking for are outlined below. You do not have to describe activities which meet each and every one of these bullet points:

• an ability to identify key strategic issues;
•  an ability to think broadly and longer term;
• an ability to source, analyse and organise relevant information and evidence to support strategic decision-making;
•  an understanding of the importance of engaging experts in strategic decisionmaking;
•  an ability to exercise sound judgement and a constructive challenge function;
  and
• an ability to clearly articulate strategic aims to ensure that they are fully
  understood.

Criterion 2: Working Together – by way of a practical example(s), provide evidence that demonstrates how you have proactively created, maintained and nurtured a strong network of collaborative relationships to produce positive results.

Examples of the type of evidence the selection panel will be looking for are outlined below. You do not have to describe activities which meet all bullet points:

• communicating effectively and constructively;
• partnership working and building consensus;
• building effective working relationships and creating a diverse and inclusive environment;
• engaging effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, staff, teams, service users, carers and others using a variety of mediums including social media platforms; and
• promoting collaboration and an information sharing culture.

Criterion 3: Corporate Governance and Accountability – by way of a practical example(s), provide evidence that demonstrates your experience and/or knowledge and understanding of corporate governance and accountability mechanisms and your awareness of the importance of effective governance.

Examples of the type of evidence the selection panel will be looking for are outlined
below. You do not have to describe activities which meet all bullet points:

• evidence of how you have contributed to securing and improving effective governance;
• evidence of identifying, evaluating and managing risk to an organisation’s performance and/or  reputation;
• ability to work effectively within a team and exercise a constructive challengeand support function;
• ability to distinguish between executive and non-executive roles and responsibilities; and
• ability to tackle difficult issues; and behave with integrity.

Applicants for the Local Government Representative positions must also show on
their application form how they meet the following essential criterion:

Criterion 4: Community Development (Local Government Representative position only) – by way of a practical example(s), provide evidence that demonstrates your experience in supporting and empowering individuals, families, or communities of interest to influence and inform social change, improve the quality of life in their local area, challenge poor practice or seek service improvements.

Examples of the type of evidence the Panel will be looking for are outlined below. You do not have to describe activities which meet each and every one of these bullet points:

•  an understanding of processes and practice of community development and active citizenship;
• experience of networking with communities of interest and wider stakeholders to share existing knowledge, experiences, and resources; and
• demonstrate a clear understanding and applied practice of inclusion and diversity.

Applicants for the Local Government Representative positions will not be required to demonstrate evidence at interview for Criterion 4. A paper-based assessment will be carried out by the Panel at sift stage in
relation to this criterion.

Time Commitment: 2 days per week 

Remuneration: £4,219 per annum

Closing date: Wednesday 2 July 2025, 12 noon

It is expected that successful candidates will take up appointment in October/November 2025.

For further detail and to apply visit: Public Appointments - Current Vacancies | Department of Health