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Members of the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration

Body
Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration
Appointing Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Sector
Health and Social Care
Location
London
Number of Vacancies
2
Remuneration
DDRB Members are remunerated at a rate of £300 per day, for a time commitment of 15 meetings per year.
Time Requirements
15 Review Body meetings between September and June. These always take place on Mondays. Members are also expected to participate in approximately 3-4 visits between August and October, which can happen on any day of the week.

Campaign Timeline

  1. Competition Launched

    11/03/2022

  2. Closed for Applications

    01/04/2022 at 12:00

  3. Panel Sift

    TBC

  4. Final Interview Date

    TBC

  5. Announcement

    31/08/2022 at 12:00

Announcement

An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.

Dr Raj Patel has been appointed as a member of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration from 1 December 2022 until 31 July 2025.

The appointment will involve a time commitment of approximately 15 days per year. Remuneration for the role will be at a rate of £300 per day.

This appointment is made in accordance with the Cabinet Office Code of Governance for Public Appointments. The regulation of public appointments against the requirements of this code is carried out by the Commissioner for Public Appointments.

The appointment is made on merit and political activity played no part in the decision process. However, in accordance with the code, there is a requirement for appointees’ political activity (if any is declared) to be made public. Dr Patel has not declared any political activity.

Assessment Panel

Panel Member
Miranda Worthington
Added
11/03/2022
Panel Role
Panel Chair
Positions
Deputy Director of Pay and Employment Service
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Panel Member
Chris Pilgrim
Added
11/03/2022
Positions
Chair of DDRB Representative of Organisation
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Panel Member
Hilary Randall
Added
11/03/2022
Positions
Independent Member
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Panel Member
Abbie Lloyd
Added
19/05/2022
Positions
Deputy Director, Office of Manpower Economics Other Panel Member
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Vacancy Description

Ministers are seeking to make 2 Member appointments to the board of the Review Body on Doctors’ and Dentists’ Remuneration (DDRB).

The DDRB is responsible for providing advice to ministers in the governments of the UK on the remuneration of doctors and dentists employed by, or providing services to, the NHS. 

The Review Body is also required to take careful account of the economic and other evidence submitted by the UK Governments, Trade Unions, representatives of NHS employers and others. 

Person Specification

To be considered for the role of Member for the DDRB, applicants must be able to provide knowledge and insight into the role of pay and reward in supporting recruitment and retention and morale and motivation amongst a workforce.

You will also be able to evaluate complex information and detailed evidence from a range of sources and parties, exercising sound judgement to reach balanced conclusions.

In addition, you will be an effective communicator and an adaptable individual who can draw upon their specific skills and expertise to bring valuable ideas and contributions, to the work of the DDRB.

Applicants must be able to work collaboratively, gaining the respect of not only the Chair and other PRB members, but Ministers, senior Government officials and other key stakeholders. You will also take an objective, impartial, evidence-based approach on a contentious area of public policy

For the current vacancy we are ideally looking for a candidate with clinical or medical knowledge and/or experience. This may include senior academic, public or private sector experience. This experience is not essential but would be welcomed.

Additional Information

For  further information about the DDRB and the role of member please see the candidate information pack below.

How to Apply

To make an application please email your CV, a Supporting letter and completed Monitoring form to appointments.team@dhsc.gov.uk – please quote ref: VAC-1806 in the subject field.