Advertised from 31 October 2025

Role

Why?

Scotland’s health and social care systems impact on everyone’s lives at one time or another, and this could be your chance to get involved in improving the ways in which the public engages with these important services.

How?

The Scottish Health Council oversees the governance of the community engagement-related activities of the Healthcare Improvement Scotland, which has the responsibility for ensuring health boards and partnerships involve people and communities in planning their services. We are looking for a new Member to join the Scottish Health Council. This is a challenging, rewarding and worthwhile role that will give you the unique opportunity to help ensure future health and care services are informed and improved by meaningful engagement with the Scottish public, while also broadening your own skills and experience.

Can I apply?

Previous experience of non-executive positions is not required, nor is experience gained within health or social care. We really want to hear from people with practical experience of community engagement, who can demonstrate their understanding of the importance of engaging with people and communities in order to bring about positive developments at individual, local, regional or national levels. You also need to have a commitment to helping us improve the health and wellbeing of the Scottish people. If this is you, we would very much like to hear from you. If you are appointed, you will receive training and support to develop your skills and to learn any new skills you may require.

We particularly welcome applications from groups currently under-represented on the Scottish Health Council, such as those with a disability, those from minority ethnic communities, people aged under 50 years, and people from LGBT+ communities.

Application notes

How do I find out more and apply?

You can get more information by downloading an information pack and application form via our website: www.hisengage.scot/vacancies

or by contacting the Operations Team via [email protected] 

The closing date for applications is Friday 5 December 2025.