The date for submission of Expressions of Interest for Medical Members of the Appeal Tribunals has been extended to 12 noon on 30 October 2023.
NIJAC is seeking to appoint various doctors to include Consultants/Specialist Associates, GPs and other eligible medical practitioners to sit as fee-paid members of the Appeal Tribunals.
Generalists
NIJAC is seeking to recruit 38 Medical Generalist Members for appeals against decisions made by the Department for Communities on entitlement to Personal Independence Payments and ESA. No medical examination of appellants is required.
Specialists
NIJAC is seeking to recruit 9 Consultant/Special Associates as Medical Specialist Members. The main function of the fee paid specialist medical member is to hear and determine appeals from those claiming Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit. They may also be required to examine appellants for the purposes of deciding if they have suffered an industrial accident or if they suffer from an industrial disease, and to decide on the level of disablement.
Information Video
Mr John Duffy, President of the Appeal Tribunals describes the vital contribution of Medical Members https://youtu.be/NH7pP5kyygE
Point of Contact
Dr Ian Ryans is available to speak with any potential applicants about the work of a medical member. You can speak to Dr Ryans, about the role and nature of the work of a Medical Member. NIJAC will arrange this conversation on your behalf. If you would like to speak to Dr Ryans please contact Aodhan McCavana on 028 90 569112 or make your request by email to judicialappointments@nijac.gov.uk.
Interview Process
All eligible applicants will be invited to an online interview, lasting approximately 20 minutes.
Medical Generalist Member - Interviews will take place on 30 October, 13 November, 15 November, and 17 November 2023.
Medical Specialist (Consultant/Special Associate) Member - Interviews will take place on 9 and 10 November 2023.
For full details and to apply online please visit www.nijac.gov.uk or phone 028 9056 9100.