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Advise the RCN Foundation grants committee

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With the pandemic shining a light on the incredible work of nursing and midwifery teams, this is an opportunity for an individual with a background in nursing and/or midwifery to play a vital role in supporting the RCN Foundation's work and help shape the UK's healthcare landscape, particularly in Northern Ireland.

The Foundation is seeking an experienced individual to join its grants committee as an External Adviser. The committee oversees the Foundation’s grant-making activities for hardship, education, and nursing- and midwifery-led practice development and research projects.

The role

To further strengthen the work of the grants committee, the RCN Foundation is looking to recruit an experienced individual who also lives and works in Northern Ireland. 

The ideal candidate will bring their skills and knowledge to the committee to ensure it is able to make informed decisions in line with best practice, and to oversee the development and delivery of the Foundation’s strategic objectives, particularly with regard to nursing and midwifery in Northern Ireland. 

The role of an External Adviser is a voluntary position and not accompanied by any financial remuneration. However, reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, such as travel costs, will be reimbursed.

To learn more about this unique opportunity, and to find out how to apply, please review the pack below.

Application pack for External Adviser role (PDF).

Equal Opportunities form (Word .doc).

Closing date for applications: Friday 20 May 2022