Panel Chair for the Secretary of State for Transport's Honorary Medical Advisory Panels

Panel Chairs play an integral part on the Secretary of State for Transport’s Honorary Medical Advisory Panels, providing advice about medical standards for fitness to drive that accurately reflects the current understanding of a medical condition and its effect on the ability to drive.

Vacancy

IfDVLA youis wouldlooking likefor General Medical Council (GMC) registered licensed consultants, and medical practitioners who have an outstanding record of achievement, personal credibility and senior level experience to becomejoin the Secretary of State for Transport’s Honorary Medical Psychiatry Panel.

All candidates should be able to demonstrate they:

• are GMC licenced to practice with full registration
• are a member or fellow of a relevant Royal College, academic institution or equivalent body
• currently active in clinical practice or research in their professional field

Number of vacancies

We’re looking for one Psychiatry Panel Chair.

The deadline for applications closes at midnight on Sunday 29 September 2024.

Person specification

We welcome applications from medical professionals with a broad range of experience in the relevant fields. While your professional background and experience is important, what we’re most interested in is the way in which you use your experience.

We’re looking for an engaged and enthusiastic panel member who can support our panel, challenge constructively and robustly, and provide a rich diversity of information and advice that will help DVLA to licence drivers appropriately.

Panel Chair role

As Panel Chair, signyou will be responsible for fulfilling the duties of an Expert Member plus overseeing the operation and output of the panel. As Panel Chair you will be expected to:

All panel members will be expected to abide by the Seven Principles of Public Life, sometimes referred to receiveas Nolan Principles.

Location

Panel meetings take place in a hybrid format in London and over Microsoft Teams.

Remuneration

In line with DfT policy, these posts are voluntary and are not salaried but members will be reimbursed for travel and subsistence costs. One-off fees will also be paid to Expert Members for looking at complex casework outside of panel meetings.

Time requirements

A Panel Chair will be expected to devote a minimum of 3 days for attending panel meetings, in spring and autumn, and a separate meeting of all Panel Chairs each summer. The Panel Chair is also required to support the latestdevelopment vacancies.of panel agendas and will be expected to provide advice to DVLA’s team of doctors on complex casework relating to psychiatric disorders.

Pensions

Civil Service pension schemes will not be available for successful candidates.

Security

Successful candidates must pass basic security checks. Due diligence checks will also be carried out.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA), and certain non EEA nationals. Check the information on nationality requirements.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. If you are nosubmitting vacanciesan atapplication thisas time.a DCS candidate, please ensure you inform the vacancy holder when you submit your application.

How to apply

For information on how to apply, please see the applicant information and guidance for panel members and the terms and conditions.

You can submit your completed application form to: medicalpanelapplications@dvla.gov.uk

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Contact point for applicants

For further information on the roles and responsibilities for these vacancies, please contact Dr Nick Jenkins, DVLA senior doctor:  nick.jenkins@dvla.gov.uk

Sift and interview dates and location

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 29 September 2024.

Short listing dates are to be confirmed.

Panel Chair interview dates are to be confirmed. These will be conducted over Microsoft Teams.

Successful candidates will be recommended to the minister for appointment and advised of the date they will join their panel.