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The ABN is seeking a new Chair of the Quality Committee, as Professor Chris Kipps, has reached the end of his term.
The role has three main aspects:
Oversight and support for quality assurance, improvement and innovation initiatives by ABN members
Leadership and development of ABN initiatives in standards, safety, guidelines, audit, outcomes, work practice, revalidation, wellbeing and production of QI/QA resources
Being part of the ABN Executive Committee’ – a subset of Council that provides active leadership and oversight to the ABN’s work in between Council meetings.
Although this role is unpaid, any related travel and subsistence expenses incurred on official duties will be reimbursed according to the ABN policy in effect at the time. The benefits to the role holder:
•An opportunity to influence quality improvements across neurology practice in the UK •Being part of a committed and vibrant team drawn from UK centres •Developing leadership skills with the responsibility of helping to coordinate and develop an area of strategic importance for the ABN and neurology services in the UK •Expanding your professional network •Expanding your knowledge of neurology
How to apply
The role officially starts from 1 October 2023, but we would like to secure the new Chair by June/July, to allow a shadowing period with the outgoing Chair.
Interested candidates can have a no-obligation discussion with Chris Kipps the outgoing chair - please contact Abby Wright-Parkes, Executive Director, to arrange this.
We are keen to increase the diversity of the members of our Council. We would like to strongly encourage those who identify with any under-represented group to apply. As most of the work of this role can be carried our remotely, we also hope this will encourage applications from across the UK.
To apply please send the following to Will Cochrane by 10:00am on Monday 5 June:
•A short CV (maximum 2 sides) •A cover letter with a personal statement of up to 500 words outlining how you meet the skills and attributes required for the role
Interviews with members of the Executive Committee will be carried out virtually in June.