Announcements (Archive)

Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG) – Recruitment of two Medical Members

Body
Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG)
Appointing Department
Ministry of Defence
Sector
Defence
Location
London
Number of Vacancies
2
Remuneration
No
Time Requirements
10 Days

Campaign Timeline

  1. Competition Launched

    28/02/2022

  2. Closed for Applications

    01/04/2022

  3. Panel Sift

    12/04/2022

  4. Final Interview Date

    08/06/2022

  5. Announcement

    17/11/2022

Announcement

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

Following approval from the Minister of Defence People and Veterans, Mr Timothy Wilton and Dr Norman Poole have been appointed as Members of the Independent Medical Expert Group (IMEG). The period of appointment is for three years, with effect from 1 December 2022 and will expire on 30 November 2025.

Date: 17/11/2022

View Announcement

Assessment Panel

Panel Member
Dr John Scadding
Added
17/02/2022
Panel Role
Panel Chair
Positions
Honorary Consultant Neurologist/Chair of IMEG Other Panel Member
Show more information
Political ActivityNo
Notes-
Panel Member
Professor Peter Blain
Added
17/02/2022
Positions
Emeritus Professor Independent Member
Show more information
Political ActivityNo
Notes-
Panel Member
Dr Anne Braidwood
Added
17/02/2022
Positions
Chief of Defence People Medical Advisor Representative of Organisation
Show more information
Political ActivityNo
Notes-

Vacancy Description

We are now looking to appoint two medical members to replace members in the specialities of trauma surgery and orthopaedics and adult psychiatry with an interest in traumatic psychological disorders.
The overall role and responsibilities of a Member are to:
·       engage fully in collective consideration of topics raised for investigation, taking account of the full range of the evidence based on science and medicine, including any guidance issued by the sponsor department or the responsible minister.

·       ensure that the code of Practice on Access to Government Information is adhered to.

·       ensure that the Group does not exceed its powers or functions.

·       understand that communications between the Group and Min (DPV) will generally be through the Chair, except where the Group has agreed that  an individual member should act on its behalf. Nevertheless, any Group member has the right of access to Min (DPV) on any matter which he or she believes raises important issues relating to his or her duties as a Group member. In such cases the agreement of the rest of the Group should normally be sought.

Person Specification

Candidates must demonstrate all the following essential criteria.

The successful candidates must:

1.    Be medically qualified consultants of established standing in the specialities of adult psychiatry, trauma surgery or orthopaedics, and be independent of the MOD, having not previously been employed either in the Department or been a member of the Armed Forces.

2.    Have a track record of substantial academic achievement, as evidenced by publications in the peer-reviewed medical literature, such as papers on original research, reviews, and book chapters in learned texts.

3.    Demonstrate an ability to apply intellectual rigour to the cross-speciality medical and scientific aspects of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and related matters.

4.    Demonstrate an ability to contribute to investigative work by drafting evidence-based, referenced reviews of topics relevant to AFCS.

5.    Be a completer, ensuring that all issues are seen through to their conclusion.

6.    Be able and willing to work flexibly and engage constructively with the other members of IMEG and relevant stakeholders.

7.    Demonstrate a track record of working collaboratively on high level committees at board level.

The following criteria are also desirable:

1.    Demonstrate an interest in occupational medicine, disability analysis and personal injury compensation.

2.    Understand how AFCS operates and be familiar with IMEG’s published reports.

Additional Information

Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed in line with MOD’s policy.

How to Apply

To apply please read the attached Candidate Information pack then submit the following documents by email to DBSCivPers-ResPublicAppts@mod.gov.uk FAO of Jeni Parsons quoting reference number 48140:

  • Expression of Interest form
  • Diversity Monitoring Form
  • Current CV