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National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Death (NCEPOD)
Based at home/central London
Pro bono (travel expenses paid) - approximately 5-6 days per annum
Closing date for applications: 1st October 2021

The purpose of NCEPOD is to improve standards of healthcare for the benefit of the public by undertaking confidential reviews into patient care. Since 1988 the organisation has published over 50 reports which have resulted in significant, positive changes across all aspects of healthcare.

As a registered charity and company limited by guarantee NCEPOD has a board of Trustees to oversee the governance of the organisation.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint new Trustees.

Applications are invited from all interested persons, however, applications would be particularly welcome from those with experience in one or more of the following:

Fundraising
Finance management
Quality Improvement (QI)
Healthcare education
Primary care
Community care

The appointed Trustees will work with the existing Board to advise the Chief Executive on ways to develop the organisation whilst maximising the financial income to the charity.

The role of the Trustee and further details about NCEPOD are available on our website.

For an informal discussion about this post or to arrange a discussion with the Chair, please contact Dr Marisa Mason, Chief Executive on 0207 251 9060 or email mmason@ncepod.org.uk

To apply for this post please email mmason@ncepod.org.uk with a CV and covering letter highlighting your experience and reasons why you would like to join the board of Trustees.

Or post your CV and cover letter for the attention of Marisa Mason at:

NCEPOD
Ground Floor, Abbey House
74-76 St John Street
London
EC1M 4DZ

Lay Representatives

2 days per month on average – flexible times

Closing date: ongoing

Applications are sought from members of the public, service users and carers to join NCEPOD as a core group of lay and patient representatives working on many of the NCEPOD studies. Developing a detailed understanding of NCEPOD and our methods you will be able to provide the ongoing patient and public voice at NCEPOD and support individual, study-specific patients.

As examples, but not exclusively, tasks would include:

Helping develop study protocols
Participating in Study Advisory Groups
Reviewing the data
Providing a lay and patient perspective on the reports.

This position would be for one year initially, and renewable on an annual basis thereafter.

The successful candidates will be asked to attend the NCEPOD office in London as required but on average about twice per month.

NCEPOD will reimburse all travel expenses.

Please click here for more information about the role and application details.

For an informal discussion please contact Marisa Mason, Chief Executive on 020 7251 9060 or e-mail mmason@ncepod.org.uk

Applications are by CV and cover letter, including two referees. This is an ongoing application process – just apply when you want to.

NCEPOD Ambassador role

Closing date: ongoing

NCEPOD is asking Trusts/Health Boards to appoint NCEPOD Ambassadors to work alongside their existing NCEPOD Local Reporters. Please email us at info@ncepod.org.uk with your details if you have been nominated to undertake this role.

NCEPOD promotes equal opportunities. It is NCEPOD’s policy to treat all job applicants and employees fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, trans-gender status, sexual orientation, religion or beliefs, marital status, civil partnership status, age or perceived age, race, colour, nationality, national or ethnic origins or disability.