Clinical Commissiong Groups are the new health organisations led by clinicians which will be responsible for commissioning health care for their local populations.  In Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent we have six emerging Clinical Commissioning Groups, working towards authorisation as statutory bodies under the Health and Social Care Bill 2012.  The Bill puts local GPs and healthcare professionals at the forefront of commissioning services for local people.  We now have an exciting opportunity for Lay Members working with each CCG to play an important part in shaping and developing the emerging CCG as it becomes fully established.

Lay Member (designate) – Public and Patient Involvement Ref:  CCG01
You will ensure that the public voice of the local population is heard, using your skills to ensure that public and patients expectation are understood and are met as appropriate.  You will ensure that teh CCG builds and maintains an effective relationship with Local HealthWatch and draws on existing patient and public engagement and involvement expertise.  You may be asked to fulfil the role of Deputy Chair or Chair of the Governing Body.

The time commitment is 2.5 days per month and remuneration is £7822 per annum.  Some time commitment may be required in the evenings.

Lay Member (designate) – Governance Ref:  CCG02
You will bring strategic insight and impartiality to the Governing Body, overseeing key elements of governance, including audit, remuneration and conflicts of interest.  You will have the skills, knowledge and expertise to assess and confirm that appropriate systems of internal control are in place for all aspects of governance, including financial and risk management.  You will be expected to chair the audit committee.

The time commitment is 2.5 days per month and remuneration is £7822 per annum.  Some time commitment may be required in the evenings.

CCG
Cannock Chase                          1 Lay Member for Governance       1 Lay Member for PPI
Stafford & Surrounds               1 Lay Member for Governance       1 Lay Member for PPI
East Staffordshire                     1 Lay Member for Governance       1 Lay Member for PPI
North Staffordshire                  1 Lay Member for Governance       1 Lay Member for PPI
South East Staffordshire &
Seisdon Peninsular                    1 Lay Member for Governance       1 Lay Member for PPI
Stoke on Trent                           1 Lay Member for Governance       1 Lay Member for PPI

For an informal discussion about these roles, please see the Information Pack for details of who to contact.  This conversation must take place before the closing date and will play no part in the selection process.

For an informatino pack and application form please contact Sally Young on 0300 7900 233 ext 3538 or click on the ‘Working For Us’ link on one of the websites quoting the relevant reference number:
www.southstaffordshirepct.nhs.uk
www.stoke.nhs.uk
www.northstaffordshire.nhs.uk

Documents are available in alternative formats such as Braille, large print or audio, on request.

The closing date for all application is 12.00noon on Monday 21st May 2012.

These are designate appointments which will be formalised once the CCG is established by the NHS Commissioning Board Authority.

We value and promote diversity and are committed to equality of opportunity for all and appointments are made on merit.