(NIBTS 1/21) - Appointment of 3 x Non-Executive Members (2 x Lay and 1 x Finance) to the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS)

The Department of Health is seeking to appoint Three Non-Executive Members (2 x Lay and 1 x Finance) to the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service.

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

Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (NIBTS) was established under Article 2 of the Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service (Special Agency) (Establishment and Constitution) Order 1994. The Northern Ireland Blood Transfusion Service 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. It is an independent, Special Agency of the Department of Health and is responsible for the collection, testing and distribution of over 55,000 blood donations each year. The Service operates three mobile units at nearly 180 locations throughout the province. Including headquarters, located on the site of the Belfast City Hospital, a total of almost 800 donation sessions are held each year.

Applicants for the 3 x Non-Executive Member posts must meet the following essential criteria:       

Strategic Thinking; Corporate Governance; Collaborative Working  

Applicants for the Finance Member post must also meet the following additional essential criterion: Financial Management

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

Telephone:  02890 765606 or 02890 522528 (Monday – Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm)

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