Tier 3 structures for new HSC organisations
Published: 16 December 2008
The DHSSPS has published a consultation paper on its proposed tier three structures for the new HSC organisations that will be created through the Health and Social Care (Reform) Bill as from 1 April 2009.
These comprise the Regional Agency for Public Health and Social Well-being, the Regional Health and Social Care Board, the Regional Business Services Organisation and the Patient and Client Council.
The proposed new tier 3 posts include assistant directors at the Regional Agency with responsibility for health protection and improvement, health and social well-being improvement, service development and screening, research and development, allied health professions and public involvement, and safety, quality and patient/client experience.
At the Regional Board, a proposed range of assistant director posts will cover strategic planning, commissioning, performance management, and service improvement.
Copies of the proposed structures and posts are available on request from John Knape by telephone on 028 90 384 600 or by e-mail at john.knape@rcn.org.uk. RCN members who wish to submit comments in order to inform the RCN Northern Ireland response to this consultation are invited to notify John Knape by the close of business on Monday 22 December.