This web based resource covers all the steps Clinical Commissioning Groups may wish to consider in the appointment process for lay members and includes practical checklists and points to consider throughout the process from drawing up the role description through shortlisting, interview and appointment, as well as suggested templates for shortlisting, interview records and letters. The links below will take you through to the contents on the NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England from 01 April 2013) website.
Planning the process
- Getting started
- Actions to consider
- Defining the Role Description
- Key timescales
- Use of External Providers
- Template specification for recruitment support
- Example timetable
Candidate and Panel Management
- Appointing a Campaign Lead
- How to handle applications
- Candidate management
- Panel management
- Process assurance checklist
Advertising
- Advertising Methods
- Tips for advertising
- Example advertisements
- Optional paragraphs for advertisements
Information Pack, Application Form and Monitoring Information
- Information Pack – what it could include
- Template Information pack
- Application Form – what it could include
- Template Application Form
- Monitoring Information – what it could include
- Template Monitoring Information Form
Candidate Selection
- Selection on merit
- Assessing the individual applicant
- Record Keeping
- External Panel Members
- Discrimination and disclosure of records
- Diversity and Equality
Shortlisting
- Documentation
- Shortlisting process
- Example Application Assessment Record
- Example Shortlisting Assessment Summary
- Example Shortlisting Outcome Schedule
- Sample letter – regret at shortlisting stage
- Sample letter – to the Selection Panel
Interviews
- The Interview
- Sample Candidates Interview Schedule
- Sample Candidate Interview Record
- Sample letter – Interview confirmation for candidates
- Sample letter – to the Selection Panel
- Sample letter – Interview Regret
Appointment
Please note that the template and sample documents are provided in Word format to allow editing by Clinical Commissioning Groups.