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  • Public Appointment Competition (NIPEC 1/26) - To appoint a Non-Executive Chair

    Date published: 1 September 2026

    The Department of Health is seeking to appoint a Non-Executive Chair to the Northern Ireland Practice & Education Council for Nursing and Midwifery (NIPEC). This position offers an exceptional opportunity for you to play a key role in helping to shape and drive the delivery of essential health and social care services and to make a positive difference to the lives of people in Northern Ireland.

    About NIPEC:

    NIPEC’s purpose is to support the development of nurses and midwives by promoting high standards of practice, education and professional development. NIPEC also provides advice and guidance on best practice and matters relating to nursing and midwifery.

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

    The deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 noon BST Friday 22 September 2026.  Late applications will not be accepted. 

    For further information 

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

    Telephone: 028 9076 5793 or 028 9076 5798 (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

    • NIPEC 1/26 Application form Microsoft Word (178.55 KB)
    • NIPEC 1/26 Information Booklet Adobe PDF (314.8 KB)
    • NIPEC 1/26 Equality Monitoring Form Microsoft Word (91.65 KB)
    • NIPEC 1/26 GIS Form Microsoft Word (20.2 KB)

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