1. Appointments to the panel are made by the co-Chairs of the Panel
2. The Secretariat will support the co-chairs in shortlisting applications
– this process will assess applications against the eligibility criteria and
decide which candidates have best met the criteria, who should be recommended
for interview. If you have applied under the Disability Confident Scheme and
you meet all the essential criteria, then you will also be invited for an
interview.
3. Once the co-Chairs have decided on the shortlist,
you will be advised (by e-mail) whether you have been shortlisted. Those
shortlisted will be invited to an interview.
4. The interview will be conducted
jointly by the Panel’s co-Chairs. The interview will explore applicants’
experience, skills and expertise. The Panel will also explore with you any
potential conflicts of interest or any other issues arising from your
personal and professional history which may impact on an appointment
decision.
5. Appointment
will be by agreement of the co-Chairs following interview. In addition to the established panel membership, the
Panel’s terms of reference allow the co-Chairs to seek additional
expertise on specific issues when considering any particular matter
referred to the Panel – we may ask applicants who are not appointed to the
Panel if they would be willing to contribute in this way in future.
6. Once the decision on the appointment has been
made, interviewed candidates will be advised of the outcome of their
application. Feedback will only be offered to candidates who are
shortlisted. Successful candidates will be issued with a letter of
appointment should they agree to take up the position.