NMBI is inviting applications from nurses and midwives interested in becoming members of the Panel of Expert Witnesses working on behalf of the CEO of NMBI and the Fitness to Practise Department.

In particular, we would like to hear from nurses employed in senior nursing posts (5 years or more) in community hospitals or nursing home settings providing care for older persons. We would also like to hear from midwives with extensive experience in hospital and other settings.

An expert witness is required to give their professional opinion to the Fitness to Practise Committee (FTPC) on a matter arising from a complaint that has been sent forward for an inquiry. To assist the FTPC, the expert witness is asked to provide their opinion on whether the alleged conduct on the part of a nurse or midwife amounts to professional misconduct, poor professional performance and/or non-compliance with a code of professional conduct. As such it will be necessary for the expert witness to have the requisite degree of expertise in the discipline and/or specialist area of nursing or midwifery practice to which the complaint relates. 

If you are interested in becoming an expert witness and would like further information, please visit our website.