NMBI is seeking expressions of interest from midwives to participate in the work of the Fitness to Practise Committee (FTPC).

Midwife candidates must be registered as a midwife with NMBI.

The FTPC is a statutory committee of the Board of NMBI, established under the Nurses and Midwives Act 2011. The FTPC considers complaints referred to it by the Preliminary Proceedings Committee for further investigation.

Candidates must possess a range of skills and competencies amongst the following:

Skills and competencies

Essential

• Ability to make informed decisions, think objectively and critically and articulate opinions in a clear, concise and logical manner
• Display a proven track record of effective judgement, decision making, initiative and analytical thought
• Demonstrate experience in identifying solutions to complex issues and understanding their impact and implications
• Possess excellent interpersonal and teambuilding skills with proven ability to build relationships with many different stakeholders
• Ability to interact with other committee members in a group setting, valuing the contributions of all members
• Display excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to negotiate and challenge when necessary
• Possess a strong sense of ethics, integrity and probity

Desirable

• Prior experience developing, reviewing and analysing policies
• Prior experience providing professional advice, support and guidance to the professions of nursing and midwifery or to other health care professionals
• Display significant knowledge of the business and regulatory environment in which NMBI operates or demonstrate capacity to acquire this knowledge.
• Experience of the public health sector
• Experience working on public boards

Remuneration
Committee member expenses will be paid in accordance with public service travel and subsistence policy only.

Term of appointment
The appointment to the FTPC will be for a period of three years. Re-appointment may be made at the end of the first period for a further period of three years. No member of the FTPC shall serve more than two terms of office on the FTPC. There should be no expectation of automatic re-appointment to a committee of the Board. Successful applicants must not be employees or former employees of NMBI.

How to apply

1. Download and complete the application form (available from the NMBI website)
2. Attach a CV of not more than two pages.
3. Return by email to ocoady@nmbi.ie or by post to Orla Coady, CEO Office, Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, 18-20 Carysfort Avenue, Blackrock, Co Dublin.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 13 June 2018 at 5pm.